DTX 495

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Special Topics in Design Thinking

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge in design thinking and human-centered design intended to augment the existing curriculum.

1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated, if topics vary, in the same term to a maximum of 6 hours or in separate terms to a maximum of 12 hours.

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DTX 495 class schedule data for fall 2025
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
78626	Lecture-Discussion	B	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	1046 Siebel Center for Design	Duke, C Fava, J	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/20/25-12/10/25 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Student-Centered App Design Section Info: Student-Centered App Design is an 8-week, project-based course that focuses on using Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles to examine the needs of students at the University of Illinois and reimagine a student-centered app experience. During this course, you will work in teams to identify opportunities, brainstorm ideas, create wireframes, test prototypes, and refine your app concepts. By the end of the course, you will develop a more thorough understanding of HCD methodologies and gain iterative experience in app design, preparing you for future projects in the field. Students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to enroll, as no prior programming or design experience is required, but DTX495: Introduction to UX Theory and Tools is recommended as a precursor for students interested in more practical hands-on training with popular UX design tools like Figma.
80032	Online Lecture	SM	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	McCloud, S	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/20/25-12/10/25 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Introduction to Ethics in HCD Section Info: An exploration of questions at the intersection of ethics and human centered technology design. We will be focusing on the “empathize” component within human centered learning principles, to best serve others in designing products that serve others. As well as observing subjects through an empathetic and ethical lens, such as; data, environmental stability, artificial intelligence, apps and social media, content truth/validity, physical and mental health, and equity/inclusion. How do we design a humane world?
80934	Online	UXC	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	n.a.	Smith, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Intro to UX Theory and Tools Section Info: Introduction to UX Theory and Tools introduces fundamental UX design principles and hands-on training with essential tools like Figma. Students explore user psychology, interaction design, information architecture, and usability while practicing wireframing, prototyping, and collaboration. Through lectures, workshops, and projects, they develop beginner-level proficiency in creating and evaluating user interfaces. Open to all academic backgrounds with no prior experience required, this course is a recommended precursor for DTX 495: Student-Centered App Design.
80680	Online	UXT	6:30PM -7:50PM	TR	n.a.	Riley, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Intro to UX Theory and Tools Section Info: Introduction to UX Theory and Tools introduces fundamental UX design principles and hands-on training with essential tools like Figma. Students explore user psychology, interaction design, information architecture, and usability while practicing wireframing, prototyping, and collaboration. Through lectures, workshops, and projects, they develop beginner-level proficiency in creating and evaluating user interfaces. Open to all academic backgrounds with no prior experience required, this course is a recommended precursor for DTX 495: Student-Centered App Design.