Urban UX Course: User Experience in Cities
About our
The Urban UX Course: User Experience in Cities explores how to apply the principles of User Experience (UX) to the design and planning of more livable and functional cities. It focuses on understanding the needs and behaviors of citizens, using research methodologies such as interviews, surveys, and field observation to identify areas for improvement. Topics such as accessibility, urban mobility, public space design, and sustainability are addressed, with the aim of creating urban environments that improve quality of life and foster citizen participation. The course provides tools for data analysis, prototyping, and usability evaluation of urban solutions. Participants will learn to design positive urban experiences, considering aspects such as signage, lighting, public transportation, and waste management. Collaboration and creative thinking are encouraged to develop innovative proposals that respond to the challenges of contemporary cities.
Urban UX Course: User Experience in Cities
- Format: Online
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 2
320 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Urban UX Design: User Experiences in Urban Environments
- Understand the fundamentals of user experience (UX) design applied to urban environments.
- Identify and analyze the needs and expectations of users in the urban context.
- Apply UX research methodologies for data collection in urban environments.
- Use UX design tools and techniques to create prototypes of urban solutions.
- Evaluate the usability and accessibility of UX solutions in urban environments.
- Develop strategies for optimizing the user experience in urban spaces.
- Integrate inclusive and sustainable design principles into urban UX design.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on urban UX design projects.
- Effectively present and communicate UX solutions to different stakeholders.
- Explore urban UX design case studies successful.
2. User Experience Design in Urban Spaces: Principles and Applications
2. User Experience Design in Urban Spaces: Principles and Applications
- Understand the fundamentals of **user experience (UX)** in urban environments.
- Identify and analyze the needs and expectations of users in public spaces.
- Apply user-centered design principles to create urban solutions.
- Use UX research tools and techniques to collect data on user behavior and preferences.
- Develop design strategies to improve accessibility, usability, and user satisfaction in urban spaces.
- Explore the application of innovative technologies and solutions to improve user experience in urban environments.
- Analyze the impact of urban policies on user experience.
- Evaluate the
- Effectiveness of UX design solutions through **testing and analysis**.
- Design and prototype **urban interventions** that improve the user experience.
- Understand the importance of **sustainability and inclusion** in user experience design in urban spaces.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
1. Understanding the User Experience in the Urban Environment
- Identify and evaluate the needs, expectations, and behaviors of users in the urban context.
- Analyze the factors that influence the user experience, such as accessibility, usability, safety, and comfort.
- Apply user research methodologies to collect qualitative and quantitative data on people’s interaction with the urban environment.
- Use user-centered design tools to create solutions that improve the experience in public spaces, transportation, services, and other urban elements.
- Evaluate the impact of urban interventions on users’ quality of life, considering social, economic, and environmental aspects.
5. Navigation and Usability in Cities: UX Design for the Citizen
- Understand the fundamentals of user experience (UX) and its application in urban environments.
- Identify the needs and expectations of citizens regarding navigation and usability in the city.
- Analyze the factors that influence urban navigation, such as signage, map design, and accessibility.
- Design UX solutions to improve wayfinding, mobility, and citizens’ interaction with the urban environment.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented UX solutions using research methods and usability testing.
- Apply UX design tools and techniques for prototyping and design validation.
- Consider accessibility and inclusive design aspects to ensure that UX solutions are accessible to all citizens.
- Explore the use of emerging technologies, such as augmented reality and artificial intelligence, to improve navigation and usability.
in the city.
Understand the role of UX design in promoting smart and sustainable cities.
Develop communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams on urban UX design projects.
6. User-Centered Design: Transforming Cities with UX
- Understand the fundamentals of **User Experience (UX)** and its application in urban design.
- Identify the needs and expectations of users in the context of the city.
- Apply UX research methodologies for the collection and analysis of data on user behavior in urban environments.
- Use user-centered design tools to create prototypes and models of cities.
- Evaluate the usability and accessibility of proposed urban designs.
- Develop innovative solutions to improve the user experience in the city.
- Integrate UX into the urban planning and management process.
- Analyze case studies of cities that have successfully implemented user-centered design.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create user-centered urban projects.
- Promote citizen participation in the design and development of the city.
Who this program is for:
Urban UX Course: User Experience in Cities
- Interaction design professionals, service designers, architects, urban planners, and related disciplines interested in improving user experience in urban environments.
- Researchers and academics in areas related to user experience, human-computer interaction, technology, and smart cities.
- Entrepreneurs and startups seeking to develop innovative solutions to improve urban life through user-centered design.
- Public officials and public sector professionals involved in the planning, management, and development of cities, interested in applying UX methodologies to improve services and urban livability.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Module 1 — Introduction to Urban UX: Key Concepts
1.1 Definition of Urban UX: Understanding the User Experience in Cities
1.2 Evolution of UX: From Digital to the Physical Environment
1.3 Fundamental Principles of UX Design Applied to Urban Spaces
1.4 The Urban User: Profiles and Needs
1.5 User Research in Urban Environments: Methods and Techniques
1.6 Experience Mapping: Creating User Journeys in the Urban Context
1.7 Universal Accessibility: Inclusive Design for All Users
1.8 The Importance of Usability in Urban Design
1.9 Tools and Technologies for Urban UX Design
1.10 Ethics and Responsibility in Urban Experience Design
8.2 Introduction to User Experience Design in Urban Environments
8.2 UX Principles Applied to Urban Planning and City Design
8.3 User Research and Analysis in the Urban Context
8.4 Design of Interfaces and Systems for Citizen Interaction
8.5 Design of Information and Signage in the Urban Environment
8.6 Usability and Accessibility in Public Spaces
8.7 Evaluation and Testing of User Experiences in the City
8.8 Design of User-Centered Urban Services
8.9 Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on the Urban Experience
8.20 Case Studies: Examples of Successful UX in Cities
3.3 Principles of Interaction Design in Urban Spaces
3.2 User Research and Analysis in Urban Environments
3.3 Design of Physical Interactions: Signage, Street Furniture, and Touchpoints
3.4 Design of Digital Interactions: Mobile Applications and Interfaces in Public Spaces
3.5 Information Architecture and User Flows in Urban Contexts
3.6 Usability and Accessibility in Urban Environments
3.7 Design of Multichannel Experiences in the City
3.8 Prototyping and Testing of Urban Interaction Design
3.9 Evaluation of User Experience in Public Spaces
3.30 Future Trends in Urban Interaction Design
4.4 Introduction to Urban Usability: Definition and Scope
4.2 The Urban User: Profiles and Needs
4.3 User Research in Urban Environments: Methods and Techniques
4.4 Analysis of the Urban Context: Factors Influencing the Experience
4.5 Mapping Experiences in the Urban Environment: User Journey
4.6 Designing Urban Personas: Creating User Representations
4.7 Inclusive Design in the Urban Context: Accessibility and Diversity
4.8 Principles of User Psychology Applied to Urban Design
4.9 Evaluation of Urban Usability: Metrics and Tools
4.40 Case Study: Analysis of the User Experience in a Specific Urban Space
5.5 UX Principles in Cities: Introduction and Foundations
5.5 Urban User Research: Methods and Techniques
5.3 Designing Urban Information Architecture: Organization and Structure
5.4 Interface Design for the City: Elements and Components
5.5 Urban Interaction Design: Movement and Experience
5.6 Usability and Testing in the Urban Environment: Evaluation and Optimization
5.7 Accessibility and Inclusive UX in the City: Design for All
5.8 Designing Urban Cross-Platform Experiences: Digital Integration
5.9 Analysis of Urban UX Data and Metrics: Measurement and Improvement
5.50 Case Studies: Successful Examples of UX in Urban Environments
6.6 Fundamentals of User-Centered Design (UCD)
6.2 User Research in the Urban Context
6.3 Analysis of Citizen Needs and Behaviors
6.4 Design of Urban Personas and Empathy Maps
6.5 Usability Principles Applied to Urban Environments
6.6 Design of Interfaces and Citizen Touchpoints
6.7 Design of User Flows in Public Spaces
6.8 Prototyping and Testing of Urban Experiences
6.9 Accessibility and Inclusive Design in Urban Environments
6.0 Evaluation and Continuous Improvement of Urban UX Experiences
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
See “Calendar & Calls for Applications,” “Scholarships & Grants,” and “Fees & Financing” in the SEIUM mega-menu.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).