Overview
The Professional Certificate in UI Design is a comprehensive 12-week online programme designed to equip participants with the principles, techniques, and craft of designing high-quality user interfaces. The course combines self-paced learning with live support and mentoring, enabling learners to create beautiful, pixel-perfect user interfaces and accelerate their careers with an in-demand skillset.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. It is suitable for individuals from various backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career in UI Design.
Target audience
This course is designed for:
- Graphic and digital designers who want to upskill to UI design
- UI designers aiming to strengthen their knowledge and craft
- UX professionals seeking to become more rounded product designers
- Individuals with a design background looking for a creative job in tech
Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the role of the UI designer and the importance of good UI design
- Infuse a brand’s personality into design work
- Apply fundamentals of layout, including grids, alignment, and space
- Utilise design principles to guide users through interfaces
- Design interactive components and understand their behaviours
- Employ typography effectively in UI design
- Use colour, shapes, and effects to enhance visual appeal
- Incorporate iconography and imagery appropriately
- Navigate the design process from sketches to polished interfaces
- Prepare and present designs for stakeholder review and handover
Outline
Introduction to UI design
- Understanding the role of the UI designer and the significance of good UI
Brand and personality
- Infusing a brand’s personality into design work
Layout
- Applying fundamentals of layout: grids, alignment, and space
Design principles
- Guiding users through interfaces using design principles
Interactivity
- Exploring components that make a design interactive
Typography
- Understanding the importance and power of typography in design
Colour, shapes, and effects
- Utilising colour, shapes, and effects in UI design
Iconography and imagery
- Using icons, illustrations, and images effectively
Design process
- Transitioning from sketches to polished interfaces
Presenting designs
- Preparing designs for presentation and handover
Portfolio project
- Developing a UI portfolio through step-by-step activities
UI design tools
- Working with industry-standard tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
Hands-on learning
Participants will engage in practical exercises, real-world projects, and receive personalised feedback from experienced mentors to apply UI design concepts effectively.
Exams and assessments
The course includes continuous assessments through practical assignments and projects. There is a final project that contributes to the professional portfolio.
What's included
- Exam included
- Dedicated tutor support via email during your course from expert instructors
Why the UX Design Institute?
They want to set the standard in UX education globally. They provide professionals and employers with a tangible, straightforward and objective measure by which to assess and prove UX skills and knowledge. All their courses are overseen by an Industry Advisory Council to ensure relevance. They’ve partnered with Glasgow Caledonian University to make sure they meet the highest educational standards.
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When will I receive my certificate?
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