Learn the skills needed to launch a career in UI design in this advanced course. Gain expertise in UI fundamentals, wireframing, visual design concepts, and more. Build your portfolio through hands-on projects and personalized feedback.
Overview
Syllabus
UI Fundamentals
How & when to use common UI patterns
- Menus
- Tabs
- Bottom tab bar
- Buttons (including “Call to action” or CTA)
- Accordion
- Carousel
- Breadcrumbs
- Modals
- Forms
- etc.
Wireframing for UI Designers
Wireframing
- Why and Gow to Create Wireframes
- Issues to Solve
- Steps in Creating a Wireframe
- Designing on a Grid System (like Bootstrap)
- Get Critiques
- Incorporate Feedback & Improve Your Designs
Wireframe to Refined Design
- Iterate & Refine
- Understanding the Mobile Experience
UI or Visual Design Concepts
Learning from Existing Websites & Apps
- What Works & What Does Not?
Color
- Color Harmonies
- Creating Contrast with Color
- Guidelines for Proper Color Usage
Typography & Fonts
- Display Text (Such as Headings) versus Body Text
- Legibility
- Type Trends
- Typeface Selection & Pairing
- Where to Get Web Fonts
- Ideal Line Height
- Column Width (Line Length)
- Hyphenation & Justification
Design Elements
- Proximity
- Similarity
- Continuity
Trends in Web & App Design
- Analysis of Example Websites & Apps
Design Patterns
- Example Design Patterns
Multiple Screen Sizes
- Responsive Web Design
- Mobile Considerations & Limitations
- Discoverability Challenges
- Mobile Navigation
- Phone vs Tablet App Design
Taught by
Cameron Stevens and Dan Rodney
