Collaborative Design: Enhancing UX with AI

Course Description

This course equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively collaborate on User Experience (UX) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects, particularly in the context of business users. Participants will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Figma, FigJam, and Miro, essential for creating dynamic, interactive design environments. The course will also provide an overview of agile methodologies, covering meeting cadences, timelines, and project management tools such as Jira and Confluence. This practical training ensures that students can thrive in collaborative design teams and contribute to the development of UX and AI solutions. 

Learning Outcomes 
At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to

• Apply industry-standard design tools (Figma, FigJam, Miro) to facilitate collaboration on UX and AI projects.
• Implement agile practices and manage design project timelines, using Jira and Confluence to track progress.
• Explain the unique requirements of Enterprise B2B UX design and apply them to real-world projects.
• Communicate effectively within cross-functional teams, incorporating feedback and iterating on designs.
• Design and manage collaborative workflows that promote productivity and innovation in AI and UX initiatives.

Topics Include

• Collaborative design tools (Figma, FigJam, Miro)
• Best practices for UX design in AI projects
• Enterprise B2B design considerations
• Agile project management basics (meeting cadences, timelines)
• Introduction to Jira and Confluence for project tracking and documentation
• Designing with cross-functional teams in mind
• Facilitating effective collaboration and feedback loops
• Managing iterative design cycles in fast-paced environments

Additional Information

AI* - This course will teach students how to design for AI-driven experiences, and how to integrate AI into the UX workflow, using AI capabilities within tools like Figma, Miro, Jira, and Confluence to support research, ideation, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration.