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Name: UI/UX Design Fundamentals
Price: Free CAD
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Author: corey_leong, muhammad_yahya, skills_network_team

Learn UI/UX design in this beginner course! Master design principles, Responsive Web Design (RWD), Progressive Web Design (PWD), and Figma tools. Build intuitive web interfaces with hands-on labs, expert insight, and practical skills to excel.

User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design is a dynamic and growing field with ample opportunities for individuals with the right skills. This course is tailored for those interested in starting a career in designing user interfaces and experiences, as well as developers looking to create effective web and front-end applications. It focuses on key concepts, tools, and methodologies essential for front-end development.

As web and mobile-accessible devices continue to shape our world, smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and laptops have become integral to daily life. Businesses increasingly rely on front-end developers, mobile app developers, and UI/UX designers to craft user-friendly products. As a result, designing intuitive and robust user interfaces and experiences has never been more important.

This course will teach you the foundational principles of visual design and how to distinguish between well-designed and poorly designed interfaces. Key topics include typography, readability, and color theory in UI design.

You will also explore essential methodologies such as Responsive Web Design (RWD) and Progressive Web Design (PWD), which are critical for creating adaptable and modern interfaces.

The course introduces Figma, a collaborative, cloud-based application widely used for interface design. You will learn how to set up and configure a Figma account, as well as work with its core features, including components, styles, libraries, and layout grids, all essential for effective design.

Learning will be supported through videos, readings, activities, and quizzes designed to build your knowledge of visual web and mobile design and development. Additionally, you will gain valuable insights and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.

Hands-on labs will reinforce your understanding by providing practical experience, helping you develop the skills to excel in the industry.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Describe design, UI/UX concepts, best practices of visual development, and the key duties and responsibilities of a UI/UX designer.
Analyze web design methodologies like Responsive Web Design (RWD), and Progressive Web Development.
Utilize Figma, the essential concepts of Figma, and its various features to design user interfaces.
Build applications and websites with web development frameworks, like Bootstrap.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Designing Intuitive Front Ends and Mockup Design Principles

Learning Objectives
Welcome
Lesson 1: Introduction to Design
Lesson 2: Mockup Design Concepts
Module 1 Summary, Assessment and Discussion

Module 2: Web Design Methodologies

Learning Objectives
Lesson 1: Responsive Design
Lesson 2: Progressive Web Development (PWD)
Module 2 Summary and Assessment

Module 3: UI Design with Figma
Learning Objectives
Lesson 1: Figma Introduction
Lesson 2: Intermediate Figma
Module 3 Summary and Assessment

Module 4: Final Project and Assessment

Final Project
Final Assessment
Course Wrap-up
Optional Honors Content
- HONORS Project: Design a sales application with Figma and Thunkable

This beginner-level course is designed for learners with basic computer skills and an interest in designing compelling user experiences and user interfaces for web and front-end development.

Offered By: IBMSkillsNetwork

UI/UX Design Fundamentals

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Course Syllabus

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