Human-Centred Design: Research and Analysis

Undergraduate | 2026

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GRAP 2017
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Course ID
206914
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Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course includes: Human-Centred Design: Research and Analysis develops a basic knowledge of qualitative research and analysis approaches during each stage of the artifact (products, systems and services) development process. Students completing Human-Centred Design: Research and Analysis will demonstrate basic understanding in the rationales, strategies, and methods of qualitative user research. This includes the systematic use of ethnography and participant-observation to develop design solutions based on a deep understanding of the contexts (activities, environment, information, objects, users) where users live and work. Solutions will have an increased potential for a deep resonance with users as they are based on direct empirical observation and research.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify appropriate research (e.g. qualitative and quantitative) methodologies for specific research objectives.
  • Plan and execute a basic structured research and development project.
  • Develop and utilise behavioural prototypes for evaluating concepts.
  • Present a research document and design brief assembled with short papers about applied methods, techniques, processes, analysis and synthesis, and results.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed GRAP2031 Human-Centred Design - Research and Analysis at the University of South Australia

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