The course focuses on developing interface and user experience design skills. Students learn the basics of design, tools for prototyping and user experience testing, preparing to become qualified UI/UX designers.
Block 1:
- UI/UX basics: An introduction to the basic principles of interface and user experience design, studying the elements of visual design;
- Design tools: Overview of popular tools for UI/UX design, such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma. The basics of working with these tools;
- Prototyping: Learning how to create prototypes using these tools, understanding the importance of prototyping in the design process.
Block 2:
- User Experience Research: Exploring user experience research methods, including interviews, surveys, and user testing;
- Visual Design: A deep dive into the principles of visual design, including color, composition, typography;
- Interactivity and Animation: The basics of creating interactive elements and animations to enhance the user experience.
Block 3:
- Principles of Navigation and Information Architecture: Learn how to structure information and navigation in website and mobile app design;
- Responsive Design: The fundamentals of creating a design that works effectively across devices and screen sizes;
- Testing and Optimization: UI/UX testing methods, including A/B testing, and approaches to feedback-based design optimization.
Block 4
- Teamwork and Project Management: Teamwork skills, basics of project management and collaboration in design;
- Portfolio and Career: A guide to creating a professional portfolio, preparing for a job search and career in UI/UX design.