Sustainable UX: Green Design Practices (S-IT0065)

No prerequisites

• Understand the environmental impact of digital products and the core principles of sustainable UX design.
• Learn how to optimize website performance, design for accessibility and inclusivity, and encourage sustainable behaviours through user experience.
• Develop skills to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of digital products throughout their lifecycle.
• Gain familiarity with tools and resources that support sustainable UX design and performance optimization.

• Foundations of Sustainable UX:
  • Key principles of sustainable design: reduce, reuse, recycle applied to UX.
  • The hidden environmental costs of websites, apps, and digital services.
  • The crucial role of UX designers in creating a more sustainable digital world.
• Sustainable Design Patterns in UX:
  • Optimizing website performance for reduced energy consumption (images, code, etc.)
  • Designing for accessibility and inclusivity to extend product lifespan and reach.
  • Creating user-centred experiences that promote eco-friendly behaviours and choices.
• Assessing and Optimizing Environmental Impact:
  • Measuring the carbon footprint of digital products using available tools and frameworks.
  • Conducting lifecycle assessments (LCAs) for UX designs to identify areas for improvement.
  • Identifying opportunities to reduce environmental impact at each stage of the product lifecycle.
• Tools and Resources for Sustainable UX:
  • Introduction to website performance optimization tools.
  • Exploring accessibility testing tools and resources (e.g., WAVE, aXe).
  • Discovering platforms and communities dedicated to sustainable design best practices.
• Cultivating a Culture of Sustainable UX:
  • Integrating sustainability considerations into UX design processes and workflows.
  • Promoting sustainable design thinking within organizations and across teams.
  • Effectively advocating for environmentally conscious design solutions to stakeholders.