Session 1a: Introduction, Overview & Grammar design layer

(1.5 hours)

• Intros and overview of the workshop structure
• Intro to The 4 layers of Semantic IxD
• Short break

Session 1b: Layer 1 – Semantic Grammar Design

(2 hours)

• What conceptual models are, and how they can improve the UI design process
• Benefits of conceptual analysis: object taxonomy, lexicon, task scenarios, object-model
• Object/operations analysis technique (a major part of designing a conceptual model)
• How to refine, prioritize, and optimize the CM to minimize users’ cognitive load and meet business objectives
• Review examples conceptual model for a few applications I have designed
• Hands-on exercise designing a conceptual model grammar for a simple app
• Review exercise results in class
• Wrap up and review of the session learnings
• Set expectations for next session with a mini preview