Emotional Design Virtual Internship
In this virtual internship, students will learn the principles of emotional design and how to create user experiences that evoke meaningful emotional responses. They will develop skills in user research, interaction design, and prototyping to design products and services that foster strong connections with users. Upon completion, students will be prepared for careers in user experience design, product design, and other design-focused roles.
Track Overview
Tasks & Milestones
Emotional Design Analysis
IntermediateAnalyze an existing product or service and identify the emotional design elements that contribute to its success.
User Research Plan
IntermediateDevelop a user research plan to uncover user needs and pain points for a specific design challenge.
User Research Synthesis
IntermediateAnalyze user research data and generate insights to inform the design of emotionally engaging user experiences.
Emotional Design Ideation
IntermediateGenerate and evaluate design ideas that incorporate emotional design principles.
Emotional Design Prototype
IntermediateCreate a high-fidelity prototype that demonstrates the emotional impact of your design solution.
Emotional Design Presentation
IntermediateCreate a presentation that effectively communicates the emotional impact of your design solution.
Emotional Design Portfolio
IntermediateCompile your emotional design work into a cohesive portfolio to showcase your skills and achievements.
Prerequisites
- • Familiarity with design principles and user-centered design
- • Experience with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Earn a certificate upon successful completion