User Interface DesignLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 4A00HB54
Credits
5 op
Objectives
This course provides students with an understanding of various aspects of user interface design.
Upon completion of the course, the student will
• be familiar with the principles of visual design and be able to apply them in practical design projects.
• be able to design interactive user interfaces.
• be capable of creating responsive user interfaces that provide a consistent user experience across different devices and screen sizes.
Content
• Visual design
• Interaction design
• Responsive design
Prerequisites
Usability and Accessibility
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student
• is familiar with the basic concepts of visual design.
• can describe simple principles of interaction design.
• understands the fundamental principles of interface design.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student
• can apply the principles of visual design in practical interface design projects.
• can analyze and explain the basic concepts of interaction design.
• can create functional responsive interfaces that consider different display devices.
• can justify design decisions using interface design concepts.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student
• can critically evaluate and apply the principles of visual design in complex projects.
• can design responsive interfaces.
• is able to justify their design decisions using interface design concepts.
• can integrate the practices of visual design, interaction design, and responsive design.
Enrolment period
24.11.2025 - 11.01.2026
Timing
01.01.2026 - 31.07.2026
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business Information Systems
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
- Outi Tuisku
Person in charge
Outi Tuisku
Groups
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24TIKOOT1
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24TIKOOT2
Objectives (course unit)
This course provides students with an understanding of various aspects of user interface design.
Upon completion of the course, the student will
• be familiar with the principles of visual design and be able to apply them in practical design projects.
• be able to design interactive user interfaces.
• be capable of creating responsive user interfaces that provide a consistent user experience across different devices and screen sizes.
Content (course unit)
• Visual design
• Interaction design
• Responsive design
Prerequisites (course unit)
Usability and Accessibility
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• is familiar with the basic concepts of visual design.
• can describe simple principles of interaction design.
• understands the fundamental principles of interface design.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• can apply the principles of visual design in practical interface design projects.
• can analyze and explain the basic concepts of interaction design.
• can create functional responsive interfaces that consider different display devices.
• can justify design decisions using interface design concepts.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• can critically evaluate and apply the principles of visual design in complex projects.
• can design responsive interfaces.
• is able to justify their design decisions using interface design concepts.
• can integrate the practices of visual design, interaction design, and responsive design.
Assessment scale
0-5