Course Duration: 12 Weeks

What you'll learn

UI/UX Design is about making websites and apps easy to use and visually appealing. UI is how things look (like buttons and layouts), while UX is about how they work and how users feel when using them.

Introduction to UI/UX Design

• Overview of UI and UX design principles
• Introduction to the design thinking process

User Research and Personas

• Creating simple wireframes and understanding the importance of user flows
• Techniques for conducting user research (interviews, surveys, etc.)
• Creating and utilizing user personas

Wireframing and Prototyping

• Developing empathy maps and journey maps
• Tools and methods for wireframing
• Introduction to interactive prototyping using Figma/Adobe XD

UI Design Principles

• Basic low-fidelity wireframes vs. high-fidelity prototypes
• Understanding typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy

Usability Testing and Feedback

• Best practices for UI design and consistency
• Creating UI elements (buttons, forms, navigation, etc.)
• Conducting usability testing with real users

Advanced Design and Animation Techniques

• Analyzing user feedback to improve the design
• Iterating on design prototypes based on user testing

Responsive Design

• Adding microinteractions and transitions to improve user experience
• Understanding how animations enhance usability

Creating a Design System and Final Portfolio

• Introduction to motion design principles
• Principles of responsive and mobile-first design

Adapting UI/UX designs for various screen sizes and devices

• Using grids, flexible layouts, and media queries in design tools
• Building a design system for consistency across projects

Crafting a professional design portfolio showcasing process and outcomes

• Hands-on projects and case studies will be provided to help you apply concepts to real-world design challenges.
• Capstone Project: At the end of the course, you will work on a final project where you will create a UI/UX design for an app or website, showcasing your skills and design process.

Preparation for interviews

• Preparing for job interviews and freelance opportunities