Mobile & Tablet
Usability Week Courses
Usability Week offers courses about a broad range of web and application design topics. Most courses are also available as in-house training.
Practical differences between mobile and desktop Web design
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Strategies for managing device diversity using techniques such as responsive design
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Appropriate web design patterns for multiple screens and capabilities
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Introduction to advanced implementation topics such as image and content adaptation
App-specific usability guidelines for phones and tablets
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Best practices for designing touch-specific apps
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Considerations and solutions for various screen sizes
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Implications of different platforms on the design
Essential Usability Principles for Mobile Design
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Best practices for creating user-friendly mobile interfaces
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Mobile strategy. What is better: Apps, web app, mobile website, or responsive design?
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How to conduct mobile usability studies
Basic components and patterns of mobile design
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Balance aesthetics with functionality to create an elegant and functional design
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Visual design components for mobile design and applying them to your situations
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Identifying visually-awkward design decisions and how to fix them
Advance into more challenging design solutions for mobile
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Advanced visual design principles for mobile devices
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Visual design and interaction patterns for common mobile experiences
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Tips to differentiate your design from competitors
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