UI/UX Design – Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to UI/UX Design

• Understanding UI, UX, CX, and Product Design
• Importance of UI/UX in digital products
• Overview of design roles and industry trends

Module 2: Design Thinking & User-Centered Design

• Design thinking process
• User-centered design principles
• Problem identification and solution approach

Module 3: UX Fundamentals

• User research basics (interviews, surveys, personas)
• Empathy mapping and user journey mapping
• Information architecture and user flows

Module 4: Wireframing

• Low-fidelity and mid-fidelity wireframes
• Layout planning and navigation structure
• Wireframing best practices

Module 5: UI Fundamentals

• Visual design principles
• Color theory and typography
• Layouts, grids, and spacing

Module 6: Design Systems & Accessibility

• Design systems and atomic design
• Consistency and scalability
• Accessibility and inclusive design basics (WCAG overview)

Module 7: UI/UX Tools

• Figma basics: UI design, wireframing, prototyping
• Collaborative design workflows
• Introduction to design collaboration tools

Module 8: Prototyping & User Testing

• High-fidelity prototyping
• Micro-interactions and basic animations
• Usability testing and feedback analysis
• Introduction to A/B testing concepts

Module 9: Front-End Basics & Design Handoff

• HTML & CSS basics for designers
• Design handoff process
• Working with developers and stakeholders

Module 10: Portfolio & Case Study

• Building a UI/UX case study
• Portfolio structure and presentation
• Personal branding for designers

Module 11: Mini Project

• Real-world UI/UX design project
• End-to-end design process
• Prototype and handoff documentation

Module 12: Final Project

• Complete UI/UX project
• Portfolio-ready case study
• Final presentation and review