Empathy in Design: Understanding User Needs
Students will learn to empathize with different users to understand their needs and challenges when interacting with technology.
Key Questions
- Explain how understanding user perspectives improves design.
- Design a user persona for a specific target audience.
- Critique a product's design based on the needs of diverse users.
ACARA Content Descriptions
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