In this course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the full UX process while also learning how to apply it to the rapidly evolving field of Augmented Reality (AR). Through a structured approach, you’ll master key techniques such as problem definition, user research, ideation, wireframing, and prototype testing. A central focus of the course will be on how these UX fundamentals translate into designing for AR environments—where interaction and engagement happen in entirely new dimensions.

Guided by industry professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that bridge UX and AR, exploring how user-centered design principles can be adapted to create immersive, interactive experiences. With hands-on practice, you’ll test, iterate, and refine your designs to meet the unique challenges of AR, from spatial interactions to contextual user interfaces. This course offers a unique technical blend of UX expertise and AR innovation, preparing you to design for the future of digital experiences.

This course examines the potential of mobile augmented reality [AR] and its future impact on society. Augmented reality technology is poised to revolutionize the way we understand the world by overlaying physical reality with real time, interactive digital content. AR will change our interaction with digital media by dissolving the user interface and turning it into a physical experience of sight and sound. This course will explore these emerging possibilities through hands on learning with the latest software and hardware. The class explores techniques and methodologies through guest lectures and regular studio practice to give students an overview of the possibilities and the current state of the art, and to prepare them for thesis work or subsequent course work. Students will gain a strong understanding of the AR industry’s past, present, and especially its future trends.

Instructors: Mark Skwarek and Sana Maqsood