Understanding the importance of User Experience (UX) design is crucial for creating impactful and user-friendly products. In this module, you will explore the foundational elements of UX design, diving into its definition, value, core principles, and processes. By the end of this module, you will understand the impact of UX on products, be familiar with the UX process and core principles, and understand how to apply the various techniques.

To develop a successful product, it’s crucial to ensure it’s both desired by your users and provides them with a great experience. This module delves into the practical aspects of UX design, emphasizing user research methodologies and prototyping techniques to create solutions tailored to your users’ needs. We’ll explore how to conduct effective usability testing and document actionable next steps. By the end of this module, you’ll have a versatile toolbox of research methods and the expertise to select the right one for your specific research questions.

Wireframing and prototyping are crucial skills for any UI/UX designer, enabling you to validate your ideas during the ideation phase and ensure they align with users’ expectations and desires. This module focuses on the essential skills for creating wireframes and prototypes using Figma. Learn how to visualize your design ideas, build interactive prototypes, and iterate based on user feedback. You will also learn how to conduct usability testing with those prototypes and learn more about collaboration between you and the developers.

A well-crafted UI ensures a seamless and intuitive user experience, minimizing effort while maximizing satisfaction. This module covers the core concepts and principles of User Interface (UI) design, emphasizing the visual and interactive elements that create compelling digital experiences. You’ll delve into design principles like hierarchy, balance, and style, and explore platform-specific components and patterns. By the end of this module, you’ll be equipped to design aesthetically pleasing interfaces, tailor your designs to specific platforms, and understand the essential elements that make up effective UI.

Design systems are crucial for ensuring consistency and efficiency in UX design projects. This module focuses on the creation and management of these systems, teaching you how to develop comprehensive design systems that include UI components, patterns, and guidelines. You’ll also learn how a design system can optimize collaboration with developers. By the end of this module, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create and maintain robust design systems, ensuring your UX design projects are consistent, efficient, and scalable.

Figma is a perfect tool to set up and maintain your design system. This module dives into how to use Figma for creating and collaborating on your design system. Moreover, you will learn to use your design system to improve collaboration with developers. By the end, you’ll know how to create and use your design system in the most efficient and effective way.

Effective collaboration and communication within the development team are key in successful UX driven development. This module emphases the importance of these elements for seamless collaboration between designers and developers. You’ll learn to create thorough design documentation, utilize collaborative tools, and adopt best practices for smooth transitions from design to development. By the end, you’ll be skilled at fostering clear communication and ensuring your design process integrates smoothly with development.