UX Design Fundamentals 🎨
Welcome to your journey into User Experience Design! This comprehensive course will teach you how to create digital products that users love, combining psychology, design principles, and modern tools.
Course Project: TaskFlow 🎯
Throughout this course, you’ll design a complete productivity app called “TaskFlow”. You’ll take it from initial concept to high-fidelity prototype, applying everything you learn along the way.
Course Structure 📚
Week 1: Introduction to UX Design
Understanding UX Fundamentals
- What is UX design?
- UX vs UI
- Design thinking process
- Psychology in design
- Current UX trends
Practical Exercise
Analyze the UX of your favorite app using our evaluation framework
Week 2: User Research
Understanding Your Users
- Research methodologies
- User interviews
- Surveys and questionnaires
- User personas
- Empathy mapping
Practical Exercise
Create user personas for TaskFlow
Week 3: Information Architecture
Organizing Information
- Site mapping
- User flows
- Card sorting
- Content hierarchy
- Navigation patterns
Practical Exercise
Design TaskFlow’s information architecture
Week 4: Wireframing
Low-Fidelity Design
- Sketching basics
- Digital wireframing
- Layout principles
- Content placement
- Interactive elements
Practical Exercise
Create TaskFlow’s wireframes in Figma
Week 5: Visual Design Principles
Making It Beautiful
- Color theory
- Typography
- Grid systems
- Visual hierarchy
- Design systems
Practical Exercise
Develop TaskFlow’s visual design system
Week 6: Prototyping
Bringing Designs to Life
- Prototyping basics
- Interaction design
- Micro-interactions
- Animation principles
- Advanced Figma prototyping
Practical Exercise
Create an interactive prototype of TaskFlow
Week 7: Usability Testing
Testing Your Designs
- Test planning
- Recruiting participants
- Conducting tests
- Analyzing results
- Iterating designs
Practical Exercise
Conduct usability tests for TaskFlow
Week 8: Design Systems
Creating Scalable Designs
- Component libraries
- Style guides
- Documentation
- Version control
- Team collaboration
Practical Exercise
Build TaskFlow’s design system
Week 9: Accessibility & Inclusive Design
Designing for Everyone
- WCAG guidelines
- Color contrast
- Screen readers
- Keyboard navigation
- Inclusive design patterns
Practical Exercise
Audit and improve TaskFlow’s accessibility
Week 10: Portfolio & Presentation
Showcasing Your Work
- Case study writing
- Portfolio building
- Presentation skills
- Design handoff
- Client communication
Practical Exercise
Create a case study for TaskFlow
Bonus Content 🎁
Design Tools Mastery
- Figma advanced techniques
- Prototyping tools
- Design plugins
- Collaboration features
- Asset management
UX Writing
- Microcopy
- Error messages
- Button text
- Navigation labels
- Content strategy
Career Development
- Building your portfolio
- Personal branding
- Interview preparation
- Design exercises
- Networking strategies
Essential Resources 📚
Design Tools
Learning Resources
- Design blogs
- UX podcasts
- Case studies
- Design systems gallery
- Pattern libraries
Weekly Design Challenges 🏆
Practice with additional mini-projects:
- Redesign a daily object
- Create a micro-interaction
- Design for accessibility
- Build a component library
- Write UX copy And more…
Design Community 🤝
- UX Discord channel
- Design critiques
- Mentor matching
- Peer reviews
- Portfolio reviews
Design Tips 💡
- Always Start with Users: Research before design
- Iterate Frequently: Don’t aim for perfection first
- Test Early: Get feedback as soon as possible
- Document Everything: Keep track of your decisions
- Stay Current: Follow design trends and patterns
Support System 🆘
Multiple ways to get help:
- Discord community
- Weekly office hours
- Design critiques
- Email support
- Resource library
Start Designing! 🚀
Ready to create amazing user experiences? Begin with Week 1 and start your journey into UX design! Remember, every great product started with understanding user needs.
Happy designing! 🎨✨