Qualitative User Research: Design Probe (1cr)

Objective

Qualitative User Research: Design Probe is an independently completed online course, which introduces the probe method (also known as the cultural probe). The method helps to reveal users’ everyday life, experiences, and meanings to support design.

Content

Module 1: What is a probe? You will learn what a probe is, what it is used for, and how it differs from other qualitative user research methods. Module 2: Design and implementation (opens in January 2026) This module covers the key principles and practical aspects of research design and implementation. Module 3: Data analysis (opens in January 2026) This module focuses on examining the data and how insights gained from the data can be used in design.

Qualifications

The course does not cover the fundamentals of qualitative research, so basic competence in qualitative research is recommended.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is familiar with the probe method as a qualitative research method. The student completes the assigned tasks satisfactorily.