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Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking

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Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking

This course is part of Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI Specialization

Instructors: Rishabh Jain

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

15 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master AI Tools for User Research
Synthesize and Interpret Research Data
Apply AI to Generate Strategic Insights

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Tools you'll learn

Generative AI

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Assessments

6 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Reimagine innovation with AI-driven design thinking. In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, creating products that resonate with users requires more than intuition—it demands data-driven creativity.

This beginner-friendly course explores how generative AI transforms human-centered design. Learn to integrate AI tools into your workflow to enhance user research, synthesize insights, and generate innovative solutions. From affinity mapping to strategic ideation, you’ll master techniques that combine empathy with machine intelligence. No programming skills required—just a curious mind and a passion for creating meaningful experiences. By the end of this course, you’ll confidently apply AI-powered design thinking to deliver user-centric products and services, while understanding the ethical implications of AI in creative processes.

Explore how AI enhances user research planning. Learn to identify opportunities where generative AI can streamline data collection and analysis.

What's included

8 videos8 readings1 peer review2 ungraded labs4 plugins

8 videos Total 30 minutes

Course Introduction 1 minute
Design Thinking: Overview 4 minutes
Introduction to using AI in User Research 3 minutes
Crafting Effective Prompts: Strategies 5 minutes
Crafting Effective Prompts: Demo 5 minutes
Setting the Course: Pre-Discovery in Design Research 1 minute
Using Mind Mapping to Identify Gaps 5 minutes
Using AI tools for Mind Mapping - Demo 6 minutes

8 readings Total 94 minutes

Course syllabus 2 minutes
Disclaimer 2 minutes
Generative AI and the Future of Design Thinking 10 minutes
Design Thinking Fundamentals 15 minutes
User Research - The Importance & The Future 10 minutes
Pre-Discovery in Design Research 15 minutes
Tips & Tricks for Effective Mind Mapping 10 minutes
Hands-On Activity instructions (FigJam) 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 30 minutes

The B2B Buyer Journey 30 minutes

2 ungraded labs Total 120 minutes

Strategies for Creating Effective Prompts 30 minutes
Prompting Frameworks 90 minutes

4 plugins Total 51 minutes

Great Design Starts with Empathy | Jason Nam | TEDxYouth@ISPrague 15 minutes
Doing User Research | A Day in the Life a Product Manager 15 minutes
Mind Mapping Explained and Demonstrated in Five Minutes! 6 minutes
How to Make a MIND MAP in PowerPoint 15 minutes

Dive into primary research methods and discover how AI tools can support interviews, surveys, and observational studies.

What's included

9 videos4 readings4 assignments4 ungraded labs

9 videos Total 32 minutes

Overview of Secondary Research 2 minutes
AI Powered Document Analysis 4 minutes
Using AI in Competitive Analysis 5 minutes
Welcome to Primary Research 1 minute
Introduction to Primary Research 3 minutes
Collating Secondary Research Findings: A Step-by-Step Guide 3 minutes
Collating Secondary Research Findings - Demo 6 minutes
Preparing a Discussion Guide 4 minutes
Preparing a Discussion Guide - Demo 6 minutes

4 readings Total 65 minutes

Secondary and Primary Research: The Cornerstones of Design Thinking 15 minutes
Secondary Research - an Introduction 10 minutes
Hands-on Activity - Document Analysis with GPTs 30 minutes
More about Primary Research 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Challenge - User Research 20 minutes
Challenges - Steps to Primary Research 20 minutes
Self Reflection - A Prep for User Research 10 minutes
Self Reflection into Primary Research 10 minutes

4 ungraded labs Total 195 minutes

Document Analysis with AI 45 minutes
Competitor Analysis using AI 90 minutes
Collating Secondary Research Findings 30 minutes
Preparing a Discussion Guide 30 minutes

Use AI to synthesize research data through affinity mapping and pattern recognition. Create user journeys and generate strategic insights using tools like ChatGPT.

What's included

7 videos8 readings2 assignments1 ungraded lab5 plugins

7 videos Total 23 minutes

Synthesis - Navigating User Research Insights 2 minutes
Data Collection for Synthesis - Demo 2 minutes
Building Affinity Maps using AI - Demo 2 minutes
Generating Insights 1 minute
Create User Journeys with GPTs 3 minutes
Creating User Journeys with GPT - Demo 10 minutes
Wrapping Up 2 minutes

8 readings Total 87 minutes

Synthesizing UX Research 10 minutes
Hands-On Activity instructions (FigJam) 30 minutes
How to set up a Customer Journey 10 minutes
Data Science, Design Thinking, and User Research 10 minutes
AI-Powered Tools for UX Research: Issues and Limitations 10 minutes
Prompting Frameworks 10 minutes
Congratulations 5 minutes
Acknowledgments 2 minutes

2 assignments Total 30 minutes

Challenge - Analyzing Research 20 minutes
Self Reflection - Synthesizing Research Data 10 minutes

1 ungraded lab Total 30 minutes

Create User Journeys using Generative AI 30 minutes

5 plugins Total 55 minutes

Affinity diagrams in 5 minutes 5 minutes
Journey Mapping 101 15 minutes
NextGen Talks Ep 11: Design Thinking in the age of AI 15 minutes
Data Science + Design Thinking: Perfect Blend to Achieve The Best User Experience - Michael Radwin 15 minutes
How Generative AI Will Change Consulting 5 minutes

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Rishabh Jain

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It’s a beginner-friendly course that teaches how to use generative AI to enhance user research and design thinking.

You’ll be able to conduct AI-enhanced user research, synthesize data, and generate strategic design insights.

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