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Master’s in UX for Motorcycle Wearables Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in UX engineering for motorcycle wearables, structured in 12 modules covering user research, interaction while riding, voice, audio, haptic and visual interfaces, wearable prototyping, companion apps, motorcycle integration, user evaluation and regulatory requirements under ISO 9241-210, ISO 9241-11 and ISO 15007, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Research motorcyclists' needs when using wearable devices.

02

Design visual, auditory and haptic interactions that are safe while riding.

03

Prototype wearables with low-cost electronics and software.

04

Evaluate usability and distraction with real users.

05

Integrate wearables with the motorcycle and the smartphone.

06

Apply electrical safety, radio and personal data requirements.

07

Develop a user-centred wearable for motorcyclists.

Profile

Who it's for

  • UX designers working on wearables and connected devices.
  • User experience researchers interested in riding and mobility contexts.
  • Wearable product engineers at helmet and equipment makers.
  • Interaction designers moving into in-ride interfaces.
  • Electronic prototyping engineers building connected gear.
  • Connected equipment product managers shaping roadmaps.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join helmet and equipment manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 9241-210 (human-centred design for interactive systems)
  • ISO 9241-11 (usability — definitions and concepts)
  • ISO 15007 (measurement of driver visual behaviour)
  • IEC 62368-1 (safety of audio/video, information and communication technology equipment)
  • Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive)
  • Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (personal protective equipment)
  • Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (medical devices)
  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • Figma
  • ProtoPie
  • Arduino
  • Unity
  • Tobii Pro Lab
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Wearable typologies
  2. 1.2Smart helmets with electronics
  3. 1.3Helmet intercoms
  4. 1.4Connected gloves and garments
  5. 1.5Connected airbag vests
  6. 1.6Watches and wristbands
  7. 1.7Rider biometric sensors
  8. 1.8Market and manufacturers
  9. 1.9Barriers to adoption
  10. 1.10Case study: wearables product map
  1. 2.1Interviews with motorcyclists
  2. 2.2Contextual observation
  3. 2.3Usage diaries
  4. 2.4Quantitative user surveys
  5. 2.5Personas and scenarios
  6. 2.6Experience maps
  7. 2.7Unexpressed needs
  8. 2.8User segments
  9. 2.9Synthesis of findings
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: experience map of a motorcycle trip
  1. 3.1Riding context
  2. 3.2Visual and cognitive load
  3. 3.3Interaction with gloves
  4. 3.4Noise and wind
  5. 3.5Vibrations while riding
  6. 3.6Appropriate moments for interaction
  7. 3.7Function lock-out
  8. 3.8Distraction measurement to ISO 15007
  9. 3.9Safe design principles
  10. 3.10Lab: distraction measurement in a simulator
  1. 4.1Audio in the helmet
  2. 4.2Speech intelligibility
  3. 4.3Audible alerts for the rider
  4. 4.4Voice interfaces
  5. 4.5Recognition in noise
  6. 4.6Dialogue design
  7. 4.7Spatial audio in the helmet
  8. 4.8User hearing protection
  9. 4.9User testing
  10. 4.10Workshop: design of a voice dialogue
  1. 5.1Vibration in gloves and jackets
  2. 5.2Haptic pattern design
  3. 5.3Navigation using haptic cues
  4. 5.4Helmet head-up display
  5. 5.5Light indicators on garments
  6. 5.6Outdoor legibility
  7. 5.7Multimodal combination of interfaces
  8. 5.8Pattern learning
  9. 5.9Effectiveness assessment
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: haptic navigation patterns
  1. 6.1Low-fidelity prototypes
  2. 6.2Interactive prototypes in Figma
  3. 6.3Electronics with Arduino
  4. 6.4Sensors and actuators
  5. 6.53D printing of housings
  6. 6.6Integration into garments
  7. 6.7Early user testing
  8. 6.8Rapid 3D form iteration
  9. 6.9Prototype documentation
  10. 6.10Lab: haptic glove prototype
  1. 7.1App architecture
  2. 7.2Pairing and set-up
  3. 7.3Data visualisation
  4. 7.4Notification management
  5. 7.5Firmware updates
  6. 7.6Mobile interface design
  7. 7.7Accessibility for all users
  8. 7.8Community and social features
  9. 7.9Service monetisation models
  10. 7.10Case study: app for an airbag vest
  1. 8.1Bluetooth connectivity with the motorcycle
  2. 8.2Communication with the instrument cluster
  3. 8.3Vehicle data on the wearable
  4. 8.4Interoperability between brands
  5. 8.5Power supply and charging
  6. 8.6Manufacturer ecosystems
  7. 8.7Communication security
  8. 8.8Industry standards
  9. 8.9Unified user experience
  10. 8.10Practical exercise: motorcycle–wearable integration flow
  1. 9.1Usability testing to ISO 9241-11
  2. 9.2Experience metrics
  3. 9.3Simulator testing
  4. 9.4Closed-circuit testing
  5. 9.5Road testing
  6. 9.6Eye-tracking studies
  7. 9.7Standardised experience questionnaires
  8. 9.8Data analysis
  9. 9.9Recommendations report
  10. 9.10Workshop: usability test of a smart helmet
  1. 10.1Electrical safety to IEC 62368-1
  2. 10.2Radio Equipment Directive
  3. 10.3Personal protective equipment
  4. 10.4Medical-use devices
  5. 10.5Batteries in wearables
  6. 10.6Water resistance
  7. 10.7Personal data protection
  8. 10.8Health data
  9. 10.9Labelling and documentation
  10. 10.10Case study: regulatory analysis of a connected helmet
  1. 11.1Product definition
  2. 11.2Roadmap
  3. 11.3Component costs
  4. 11.4Electronics manufacturing
  5. 11.5Quality and reliability
  6. 11.6Pricing and positioning
  7. 11.7Sales channels
  8. 11.8Product after-sales support
  9. 11.9Product metrics
  10. 11.10Practical exercise: roadmap for a wearable
  1. 12.1User research
  2. 12.2Concept definition
  3. 12.3Interaction design
  4. 12.4Development of the functional prototype
  5. 12.5Integration with motorcycle and smartphone
  6. 12.6User evaluation
  7. 12.7Analysis of the regulatory framework
  8. 12.8Product plan
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Figma, ProtoPie, Arduino, Unity and Tobii Pro Lab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: a haptic glove interface prototype for navigation, user testing of a helmet with a head-up display and the design of the mobile app for a connected airbag vest. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO 9241-210, ISO 9241-11, ISO 15007, IEC 62368-1, Directive 2014/53/EU, Regulation (EU) 2016/425, Regulation (EU) 2017/745, Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 9241-210, ISO 9241-11, ISO 15007 and IEC 62368-1 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Figma, ProtoPie, Arduino, Unity and Tobii Pro Lab, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a user-centred wearable for motorcyclists, from user research and interaction design to a functional prototype, user evaluation and product plan, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Riding journey map
Map the experience of a motorcycle trip from user research findings.
Distraction measurement
Measure rider distraction in a simulator following ISO 15007.
Haptic glove prototype
Build a haptic glove prototype with Arduino for navigation cues.
Smart helmet usability test
Run a usability test of a smart helmet and report recommendations.
Master's Thesis
A user-centred wearable for motorcyclists, from user research and interaction design to a functional prototype, user evaluation and product plan, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Wearables UX designerUser experience researcherWearable product engineerInteraction designerElectronic prototyping engineerConnected equipment product manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Figma, ProtoPie, Arduino, Unity and Tobii Pro Lab, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent professional experience, plus a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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