Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles

Overview

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This comprehensive UX/UI design course empowers you to create intuitive and engaging digital products. Starting with foundational interaction design principles, you'll learn to craft user-friendly flows and wireframes. Next, bring your ideas to life by learning wireframing and prototyping techniques in Figma. Then, gain a deeper understanding of UX/UI principles, creating aesthetically pleasing and functional interfaces that prioritize the user experience. Finally, refine your designs through effective client feedback and iteration, ensuring your final product meets both user needs and business goals. By the end, you'll be equipped to design exceptional user experiences from concept to polished prototype. By the end of this course you'll be able to: • Recognize and apply interaction design principles to create user-friendly digital products. • Develop skills in creating wireframes and prototypes using Figma. • Apply UX/UI design principles to create visually appealing and functional interfaces. • Complete a final project demonstrating the ability to design a user-friendly digital interface. This is an introduction course, intended for learners with a passion for art and design, graphic designers who want to expand their skillset and add UX/UI design to their repertoire, web developers who want to learn how to design user-centered interfaces that enhance the functionality and usability of websites and applications, or anyone passionate about creating great user experiences. To succeed in this course, you should have basic literacy, some familiarity with basic design principles, and access to Figma.

Syllabus

Introduction to Figma

In this module, you'll gain a foundation in Figma's interface, key features, and project setup, empowering you to navigate the platform with confidence. Learn how to create and manipulate various design elements like shapes, images, and text, utilizing layers, groups, and the powerful pen tool to bring your creative visions to life. Learn Figma's tools to craft visually appealing and effective designs that communicate your message with clarity and style.

Introduction to interaction design

This demonstrates how to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. Learn the core principles of interaction design and differentiate between key principles like affordance, consistency and visibility and their impact on user experiences. By applying best practices, you'll gain the skills to design interfaces that are not only visually appealing but also functional, accessible, and enjoyable for users.

UX/UI design in Figma

In this module, explore the principles and guidelines of UX/UI design, learning how to apply them effectively within Figma. Practice incorporating interaction design principles into your wireframes, ensuring clarity, usability, and visual appeal.