UI and UX Design Essentials
Course Objective
This course is tailored to offer a comprehensive foundation in UI/UX design, enriched with basic HTML and CSS skills. It aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge to create intuitive, engaging interfaces and understand how these designs are implemented on the web. The course focuses on:
Course Highlights
- Foundational UI/UX Principles: Core concepts of user interface and user experience design.
- Web Development Basics: Introduction to HTML and CSS for understanding web interface implementation.
- Practical Design Skills: Hands-on projects reflecting real-world UI/UX challenges.
- User-Centric Design and Prototyping: Techniques for creating user-focused designs and interactive prototypes.
- Career Readiness: Preparation for UI/UX design roles with a focus on portfolio development and interview skills.
Expected Outcomes
Students completing the course will be able to:
- Understand and Apply UI/UX Principles: Create effective user interfaces based on fundamental design principles.
- Use HTML and CSS: Implement basic web design concepts using HTML and CSS.
- Develop Prototyping Skills: Proficiently create interactive prototypes for user testing.
- Implement User-Centric Designs: Design solutions focused on user experience and usability.
- Create a Comprehensive Portfolio: Showcase their skills through a final project and a personal design portfolio.
- Prepare for the Job Market: Equip with essential skills for UI/UX design roles, including resume writing and interview preparation.
Course Modules
Duration: 10 hours
Module 1:
Introduction to UI/UX Design
- Overview of UI/UX Development
- Basic Principles of UI/UX Design
- Setting Up Design Tools (e.g., Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma)
Duration: 15 hours
Module 2:
Basics of HTML and CSS
- Introduction to HTML: Elements, Structure, and Syntax
- Basics of CSS: Styling, Selectors, and Box Model
- Integrating HTML and CSS in Design
Duration: 15 hours
Module 3:
User Research and Personas
- Conducting User Research
- Creating User Personas and Stories
- Analyzing User Research for Design Insights
Duration: 20 hours
Module 4:
Wireframing and Prototyping
- Fundamentals of Wireframing
- Low-Fidelity and High-Fidelity Prototyping
- Prototyping Tools and Interaction Design
Duration: 20 hours
Module 5:
Visual Design Principles
- Color Theory, Typography, and Layout
- Creating High-Fidelity Designs
- Design Aesthetics and Branding
Duration: 15 hours
Module 6:
Interactive Prototyping and Testing
- Developing Interactive Prototypes
- Usability Testing and User Feedback
- Design Iteration Based on Testing
Duration: 10 hours
Module 7:
Design Systems and Accessibility
- Design Systems: Creation and Application
- Accessibility Standards in Design
- Scalability and Consistency in UI/UX
Duration: 20 hours
Module 8:
Final Project – UI/UX Design Implementation
- Comprehensive UI/UX Project Planning and Design
- From Wireframes to Prototypes
- Project Presentation and Review
Duration: 10 hours
Module 9:
Career Preparation and Portfolio Development
- Portfolio Building for UI/UX Designers
- Resume Writing and Personal Branding
- Interview Techniques and Mock Interviews
Duration and Schedule
Total Hours
135 hours
Daily Hours
2 hours/day (5 days a week)
Course Duration
Approximately 3.5 months
