Principles of UX/UI Design

Learn the fundamentals of User Experience (UX) research and design. Become immersed in the UX process of identifying problems and iterating and testing designs to find appropriate solutions. You’ll learn how to empathize with users through best practice research approaches, and create common UX artifacts such as user personas. And you’ll use UX insights to make appropriate design decisions. By utilizing the User Interface (UI) design process, you will be able to create wireframes for features in Figma, and turn them into Minimum Viable Product (MVP) style prototypes from your mockups. You’ll also learn the core principles of design such as hierarchy and the use of grids.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Design digital products that create value and solve a user’s problems in meaningful ways. • Recognize what constitutes successful UI and evaluate existing interfaces for design consistency and quality • Identify best practice interaction design methods and evaluate and improve your own and others’ designs • Recognize what constitutes successful UI and evaluate existing interfaces for design consistency and quality • Create, share and test your UI design following best practice

This is a beginner course for learners who would like to prepare themselves for a career in UX / UI development. To succeed in this course, you do not need prior development experience, only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to learn.

• Describe the fundamentals of User Experience (UX) design and research

• Describe accessibility considerations in design

• Practice developing user empathy through research

• Create wireframes and prototypes in Figma

Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction to UX/ UI design
Week 2
Evaluating interactive design
Week 3
Applied Design Fundamentals
Week 4
Designing your UI

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Certificate?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

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