Introduction to UI/UX Design Duration: 3 Month
- What is UX Design? What is UI Design?
- Difference Between UI & UX
- Importance of UI/UX in Digital Products
- Design Thinking Process
- User-Centered Design Principles
- Career Opportunities in UI/UX
Design Fundamentals
- Color Theory & Psychology of Colors
- Typography: Fonts, Sizes, and Readability
- Layouts & Grids
- Composition & Visual Hierarchy
- Icons & Imagery
User Research
- Understanding Users & Personas
- User Research Methods: Surveys, Interviews, Observation
- Competitive Analysis & Market Research
- Creating User Personas & Empathy Maps
- User Journey Mapping & Task Flows
Wireframing & Prototyping
- What is Wireframing? Importance & Tools
- Low-Fidelity vs High-Fidelity Wireframes
- Sketching & Paper Prototyping
- Tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD
- Creating Interactive Prototypes
UI Design & Visual Design
- UI Design Principles: Consistency, Simplicity, Clarity
- Designing for Web vs Mobile
- Style Guides & Design Systems
- Components: Buttons, Forms, Navigation, Cards
- Microinteractions & Animations
- Using Design Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch
Usability & Interaction Design
- Usability Principles & Heuristics
- Navigation & Information Architecture
- Interaction Patterns & UI Elements
- Microcopy & Content Strategy
Responsive & Mobile Design
- Mobile-First Design Approach
- Adaptive & Responsive Design Concepts
- Breakpoints & Layout Grids for Mobile & Web
- Hands-on: Designing Responsive Web Pages
UX Research & Testing
- Types of UX Testing: A/B Testing, Remote Testing, Card Sorting
- Gathering User Feedback
- Analyzing Test Data & Metrics
- Iterating Design Based on User Insights
Tools & Software
- Figma: Wireframes, Prototypes, Components
- Adobe XD / Sketch: UI Design & Prototyping
- InVision / Marvel: Prototyping & Collaboration
- Zeplin / Avocode: Handoff to Developers
Mini Projects:
- Design a Login/Signup Page
- Redesign a Web Page or Mobile App
- Create a Landing Page Prototype
Capstone Projects:
- End-to-End Mobile App Design (Research → Wireframe → Prototype)
- E-Commerce Website UI/UX Redesign Project
- Dashboard Design for a SaaS Product
Career Preparation
- Creating a Professional UI/UX Portfolio
- Resume Building for UI/UX Roles
- Mock Interviews & Case Studies
- Understanding Freelance vs Product Roles
- Popular Certifications: Google UX Design Certificate
- Nielsen Norman UX Certification
- Interaction Design Foundation (IDF)
Learning Outcomes After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Conduct user research and build personas
- Design wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes
- Apply UI design principles for web and mobile applications
- Conduct usability testing and iterate designs
- Build a professional portfolio for UI/UX roles
