Course Description
Build strong foundations in UI/UX design, design thinking, and Figma fundamentals.
What You Will Learn
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Design principles and elements
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UX fundamentals and design thinking
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User research basics
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Wireframing in Figma
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Prototyping basics
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Typography and color systems
Technical Requirements
Course Syllabus
- Introduction to UI vs UX Design
- The 7 Principles of Design (Balance, Contrast, etc.)
- Visual Hierarchy and Gestalt Principles
- Design Thinking Methodology: Overview
- The Product Design Lifecycle
- Understanding User Personas
- Empathy Mapping & User Interviews
- Creating Simple User Journey Maps
- Problem Statement Definition
- Competitive Audit Basics
- Introduction to Figma Interface & Canvas
- Shapes, Selection, and Frame Manipulation
- Mastering the Pen Tool and Vector Networks
- Working with Layers and Groups
- Installing and Using Essential Plugins
- Low-Fidelity Sketching (Crazy 8s)
- Information Architecture & Sitemaps
- Creating Digital Low-Fi Wireframes
- The Importance of Placeholder Content
- Introduction to Basic Prototyping Flows
- Typography: Scaling and Readability
- Color Theory: Psychology and UI Schemes
- Designing Buttons, Inputs, and Navigation Bars
- Introduction to Iconography and Imagery
- Building Your First High-Fi Mobile Screen