Program Outline (2-Hour Fundamentals)

Module 1: Introduction to Experiential Audits (15 min)

• Overview of URDX methodology and its applications

• Importance of experiential audits in project success

• Key principles: User profiling, sequencing, and neurochemical alignment

Module 2: Sequencing and Mapping User Experience (20 min)

• How to structure experiences through user sequencing

• Identifying critical transition points in a spatial journey

• Live case study: Deconstructing an existing project’s experiential flow

Module 3: Tools and Metrics for Experiential Audits (30 min)

• Introduction to URDX audit tools (sensory mapping, behavioral triggers, and environmental cues)

• Metrics for evaluating experience quality (emotional response, engagement, and retention)

• Hands-on exercise: Participants audit a chosen space using URDX tools

Module 4: Real-World Application (30 min)

• Conducting an audit for your own project: Step-by-step guide

• Identifying experience gaps and optimization opportunities

• Group discussions and peer feedback on audit findings

Module 5: Action Plan & Implementation (15 min)

• Creating an experience audit checklist for future projects

• How to present experiential audit findings to stakeholders

• Final Q&A and key takeaways

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Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of experiential audits in human-centered design.

2. Apply URDX methodology to assess and enhance spatial experiences.

3. Use sequencing techniques to structure and improve user interactions.

4. Utilize URDX audit tools and metrics to measure experience quality.

5. Conduct a basic experiential audit for their own projects.

6. Develop an action plan for integrating experience-driven improvements.