Pragmatic UX Design Critique: Heuristics to Audit Reporting

Upskill, Gain Respect at Work by Excelling at UX Audits, Build Standout UX Portfolio, Learn Beyond Heuristic Evaluation

Created by: Prasad Kantamneni
Designer, Educator, Entrepreneur

What Will I Learn?

• Apply the NASA risk matrix inspired framework for prioritizing UX issues.
• Learn critiquing frameworks that will help you systematically earn buy-ins from stakeholders & leaders
• Apply Nielsen Norman heuristics to critique UX designs effectively.
• Learn through real-world industry-centric case study presented by industry leader
• Prioritize UX issues based on their impact on user experience.
• Differentiate between symptoms and root causes of design problems.
• Communicate design critiques constructively to stakeholders.
• Use a common vocabulary for UX design critique.
• Identify key elements of effective UX design through case studies.
• Implement a structured approach to UX design evaluation.
• Develop strategies for defending design decisions.
• Enhance problem-solving skills in UX design contexts.
• Utilize frameworks to identify the context of UX design issues.
• Master the art of pragmatic product design critique.
• Understand the role of heuristics in UX design critique.
• Learn to align design critiques with business goals.
• Navigate the process of heuristic evaluation in UX design.
• Gain insights into effective stakeholder communication.
• Learn the key critical skills that no one clearly talks about.
• Develop a UX career plan focusing on critique skills.
• Enhance UX portfolios with evidence of critical analysis skills.
• Understand how to avoid designing by committee through effective critique.
• Learn to create influence in an organization through skilled design critique.
• Synthesize UX design concepts to transition effectively from other design fields.
• Analyze and apply the concepts learned in the course through a comprehensive QUIZ.
• Practice on assignments tailored for your practical understanding & portfolio building.
• Downloadable critiquing checklist to apply to any digital product.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of design principles and concepts.
• Familiarity with digital technology and web platforms.
• Willingness to learn and apply new concepts in practical scenarios.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with common software tools.
• For UX professionals, a willingness to strengthen their core skills
• For professionals from other fields, a readiness to adapt to UX design principles.
• For beginners, enthusiasm for starting a career in UX design.
• No advanced technical skills required; suitable for all levels of design experience.

Target audience

• UX Professionals seeking skill enhancement for career advancement.
• Those aiming for faster promotions through mastering key UX skills.
• Designers transitioning from basic tasks to impactful UX work.
• Professionals focusing on workplace effectiveness in UX.
• UX Designers looking to break career stagnation.
• Designers from other fields looking to start a UX career.
• Professionals outside UX seeking fundamental, job-ready skills.
• Beginners aspiring to become skilled UX designers.
• Individuals learning strategic entry into the UX field.
• Those focusing on practical over theoretical UX learning.
• Beginners eager for a quick start in a UX career.
• Those aiming to secure their first UX role.