Course Overview:
Month 1: Introduction to UI/UX Design
Week 1-2:
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- Introduction to UI/UX Design Principles
- Understanding user-centric design
- Differentiating UI and UX
- Importance of empathy in design
- Design thinking process
- Difference between UI/UX Design
- Understanding Project brief
Week 3-4:
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- Design Thinking Process
- Problem identification and user research
- Ideation and concept generation
- Prototyping and testing
Month 2: User Research and Analysis
Week 1-2:
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- User Persona Creation
- Conducting interviews and surveys
- Analyzing data to create user personas
- What is User research
- How to carry out interviews for user research
- Research Analysis
- How to analyse User statements
- Understanding goals and frustrations
Week 3-4:
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- Usability Testing
- Understanding usability testing methodologies
- Conducting usability tests on prototypes
- Analyzing test results and iterating designs
- Affinity Analysis
- How to create User Persona and Scenarios
- User Journey and StoryBoard
- Understanding mental model and Cognitive load
- UX Laws
Month 3: UI Design Fundamentals
Week 1-2:
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- Visual Hierarchy and Layout
- Grid systems and layout principles
- Typography fundamentals
- Colour theory and application
Week 3-4:
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- UI Tools and Software Proficiency
- Adobe XD, Figma, or other UI design tools
- Creating wireframes and mockups
Month 4: Interaction Design
Week 1-2:
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- Principles of Interaction Design
- Understanding user interactions
- Creating interactive prototypes
- Micro-interactions and animations
Week 3-4:
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- Responsive Design and Accessibility
- Designing for various screen sizes
- Introduction to accessibility guidelines
- Making designs accessible to diverse users
Month 5: Advanced UI/UX Techniques
Week 1-2:
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- Design Systems and Components
- Creating and maintaining design systems
- Component-based design approach
Week 3-4:
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- Advanced Prototyping
- Advanced prototyping techniques using tools
- Exploring advanced interactions and animations
Month 6: Capstone Project and Portfolio Development
Week 1-4:
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- Capstone Project
- Applying learned skills in a real-world project
- Iterative design process based on feedback
- Final presentation and documentation
Week 5-6:
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- Portfolio Development
- Creating a portfolio showcasing projects and skills
- Resume building and preparing for job interviews
Additional Components:
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- Guest lectures from industry experts
- Case studies of successful UI/UX designs
- Design challenges and group projects for collaborative learning Resources and recommended readings for self-study
