Learning and User Experience Design
Learning and User Experience (LUX) Program
About the Lux Program
Ready to make a difference through design? Mississippi State University’s learning and user experience design program, known as LUX, combines the art of creating engaging learning systems with the science of crafting seamless user experiences. At the intersection of design, technology, learning and psychology, this program equips you with the skills to design educational tools, intuitive apps and innovative interfaces.
Tabs
Take project-based learning, hands-on classes covering:
- Human-Centered Design Principles, Processes and Tools
- Learning Experience Design Principles, Processes and Tools
- Graphics and Media Development Skills
- Artificial Intelligence Tools and Techniques for Learning and User Experience Design
- Management and Human Resources Principles
- Additional Courses in an Endorsement Area of Your Choice
Core classes in the Learning and User Experience Design program cover:
- Experience Design Research, Applications and Evaluation
- Learning Experience Design and Authoring
- Human-Centered Design
- Graphics, Audio and Video Production
- Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure and Applications
- Information and Media Literacy and Computational Thinking
- Emerging Technologies and Project Management
- Internship in Learning and User Experience Design (Senior Seminar)
Choose from four endorsement areas to complete your degree:
- Art and Graphic Design (Develop your abilities to create aesthetically pleasing and functional interfaces)
- Data Science (Increase your ability to collect, analyze and visualize data to support decision making)
- Information Technology Services (Boost your IT, machine learning, Internet of things, networking, and database skills)
- Product Development (Develop your drafting, 3D modeling, additive manufacturing, and rapid prototyping experience)
Career Paths
UX/UI Designer
Shape the digital world with user-friendly interfaces.
LX Designer
Revolutionize learning through cutting-edge instructional design.
Instructional Designer
Build learning systems that enhance knowledge and retention.
Interaction Designer
Create intuitive and engaging user interactions.
Product Manager
Lead impactful projects with user-centered design strategies.
UX Researcher
Drive innovation by understanding user behaviors and needs.
About the Lux Program
The skills required to be successful in both learning and user experience design overlap and are often used together in practice. The goals of both learning and user experience (LUX) design are to enhance engagement through thoughtful design and understanding of user needs and behaviors.
Learning Experience Design
Learning Experience Design focuses on creating engaging learning experiences by incorporating instructional strategies, technology, and user-centered design principles to optimize knowledge acquisition and skill development.
User Experience Design
User Experience Design emphasizes crafting intuitive, enjoyable, and functional interactions between users and products or services, considering usability, accessibility, and aesthetics. The skills required to be successful in both learning and user experience design overlap and are often used together in practice.
Get Started
Join our program that blends creativity, technology and empathy to prepare you for success in today's dynamic design landscape. Start shaping the future—today!
Contact us for more information.
Dr. Greg Francom
Email: greg.francom@msstate.edu
Phone: (662) 325-7499