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UX Foundations Course

This course equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to create user-centered experiences that are both beautiful and functional.

Course Overview:

  • Designed for beginners: No prior design experience is required.
  • Learn from industry experts: Gain valuable insights from experienced UX professionals.
  • Hands-on and collaborative: Apply your learning through practical exercises and group projects.
  • Build a strong foundation: Prepare for further exploration in UX design or related creative fields.

What you will learn:

Understanding UX/UI Design Principles:
  • Demystify the core principles of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design.
  • Learn how to design interfaces that are intuitive, usable, and aesthetically pleasing.
The Double Diamond Design Process:
  • Master the industry-standard Double Diamond design process for effective problem-solving and user experience creation.
  • Gain an understanding of research, ideation, prototyping, and testing phases in a design project.
Design Principles for Problem-Solving:
  • Explore core design principles like hierarchy, balance, contrast, and consistency for effective user interfaces.
  • Learn how to apply these principles to create user-centered solutions for real-world problems.
Unveiling User Needs:
  • Develop essential skills for user interviewing and building empathy with your target audience.
  • Learn how to conduct user research and translate user needs into actionable design solutions.
Introduction to Figma:
  • Get started with Figma, a popular design software used by UX/UI professionals.
  • Learn the basic functionalities of Figma to create wireframes, prototypes, and design mockups.