User Interface / User Experience (UI / UX) Designer

Description

UI/UX Designer Course Curriculum

🧠 Module 1: Introduction to UI/UX Design

• What is UI and UX? How are they different?

• Importance of design in product success

• Overview of product design process

• Design mindset: empathy, problem-solving, creativity

• Popular UI/UX tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch)

🔍 Module 2: UX Research & Discovery

• Understanding user needs and behaviors

• Types of research: qualitative vs. quantitative

• User interviews, surveys, personas

• Competitor analysis and market research

• Defining user journey maps & empathy maps

🧭 Module 3: UX Design Principles

• Design thinking process (Empathize → Define → Ideate → Prototype → Test)

• User flows and task flows

• Information Architecture (IA)

• Wireframing: low-fidelity to high-fidelity

• Tools: Figma, Balsamiq, Lucidchart

🎨 Module 4: UI Design Fundamentals

• Principles of visual design (contrast, hierarchy, alignment)

• Typography, color theory, iconography

• Spacing, grids, and layouts

• Designing for responsiveness (web, tablet, mobile)

• UI Kits and design systems

🛠️ Module 5: UI/UX Tools in Practice

• Figma: frames, components, auto-layouts, prototyping

• Adobe XD: artboards, interactions, design specs

• Sketch: symbols, vector editing, plugins

• Zeplin, InVision, Overflow (for handoff and collaboration)

🧪 Module 6: Prototyping & User Testing

• Creating interactive prototypes (Figma/Adobe XD)

• Conducting usability tests

• A/B testing and heatmaps

• Gathering and analyzing feedback

• Iterating based on test results

🌐 Module 7: Web & Mobile Design Best Practices

• Designing for web vs. mobile vs. apps

• Accessibility and inclusive design (WCAG standards)

• Responsive & adaptive design patterns

• Navigation, buttons, forms, and error states

🧩 Module 8: UX Writing & Microcopy

• Writing clear, helpful, and engaging microcopy

• UX writing for onboarding, CTAs, error messages

• Tone, voice, and brand alignment in text

🚀 Module 9: Portfolio Development

• Choosing case studies for your portfolio

• Documenting your design process: research → solution

• Creating impactful presentations

• Hosting your portfolio on Behance, Dribbble, or personal website

💼 Module 10: Working in the Real World

• Agile & Scrum for designers

• Collaboration with developers and product teams

• UI handoff process (Zeplin, Figma Inspect)

• Design critiques and feedback loops

• Freelancing, job hunting & interview tips

🎓 Capstone Project

• End-to-end project: UX research → UI design → prototype

• Work on a real-world app or website redesign

• Submit design rationale and user testing results

• Present to peers/instructor panel

🏅 Optional Certification Preparation

• Google UX Design Certificate

• Adobe Certified Professional in UX Design

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Fundamentals (Coursera/Interaction Design Foundation)

🎯 Ideal For:

• Beginners in design or career switchers

• Graphic designers transitioning to UI/UX

• Entrepreneurs, developers, and product owners

• Anyone looking to design websites or mobile apps