While I’m studying on the MA Digital Media Practice programme over the next two years, I’ll be keeping this blog to journal my thoughts, experiments and progression.
During the programme, I intend to learn about the UI/UX industry with particular focus upon the visual development of mobile applications.
I’ve worked in education for most of my career and understand the importance of ensuring accessibility and inclusivity when designing learning experiences. I’m particularly interested in researching how to consider these factors within UI/UX design. As the course progresses, I intend to try my hand at designing a range of mobile applications to meet different user needs.
Each semester I’ll be studying one module on the programme (with the exception of Year 2 Semester 2, where I’ll need to complete two modules); the first module is ‘DM7900 – Digital Media Principles’, which requires me to research current issues and future developments within the UI/UX industry. I’ll need to decide on a pathway for two optional modules, and produce a proposal that addresses how I will reach my learning goals. This proposal will also address how I will implement project management tools, improve my digital skillset, and demonstrate an awareness of societal and ethical issues within the industry.
I’m currently lacking plans for all future modules, so addressing this will be my focus for the next 4 weeks, as I’m due to present a proposal presentation in Week 5 for formative assessment. I’ll be sure to post my presentation here when the time comes.
As part of this blog, I’ll also steadily develop a portfolio of UI/UX experiments, prototypes, and observations, which will serve as a visual record of my development and outcomes. Some of these materials will come from in-class activities, while others will be from personal projects.