CUXD 212 S001: User Experience Futures

As technologies evolve so do user expectations, along with the potential to transform the way we interact with digital interfaces and products. With more companies adopting emerging technologies, new career opportunities present themselves for UX designers with expertise in emergent tech. This course offers an in-depth exploration of the ever-evolving landscape of technology and its impact on user experience (UX) design, ranging from speculative design, artificial intelligence (AI), augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), blockchain, big data, and immersive environments. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on activities, and projects, you will explore ethical considerations, design constraints, and opportunities unique to each technology, with the goal of discovering human-centered solutions that address real-world challenges.