User Experience (UX) & User Interface (UI) Fundamentals

This one-day training course is designed to provide participants with an introduction to the fundamentals of user interface (ui) and user experience (ux) design. Throughout the course, participants will learn the principles and best practices for designing user-friendly and effective interfaces.

Topics covered include user research, design thinking, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. By the end of the course, participants will have gained a basic understanding of UI UX design and be able to apply these principles to create more effective, user-friendly designs. This course is ideal for individuals who are new to UI UX design, or who are looking to gain a basic understanding of the field.

What you'll learn

• Participants will gain an understanding of the basics of Flutter, including how to create layouts, handle user input, manage state, and connect to APIs.
• Ability to create custom mobile apps.
• Participants will have Hands-on experience to apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills in a real-world context. 

Course content

01: Introduction to User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI)
3 Topics

• Definition of UX and UI
• Importance of UX and UI in Digital Products and Services
• Basic Principles of Good UX and UI

02: User Research and User Personas
3 Topics

• Understanding Users and Their Needs
• User Research Methods and Tools
• Creating User Personas

03: Information Architecture and Navigation Design

3 Topics

• Organizing Information and Content
• Creating Navigation Structures and Hierarchies
• Card Sorting and Tree Testing Techniques

04: Visual Design and Branding
3 Topics

• Visual Design Principles and Best Practices
• Typography and Color Theory
• Branding and Visual Identity Guidelines

05: Interaction Design and User Flows
3 Topics

• Designing Interactions and User Flows
• Wireframing and Prototyping Techniques
• Usability Testing and Iteration

06: Mobile and Responsive Design
3 Topics

• Designing for Mobile Devices
• Responsive Design Principles and Techniques
• Mobile App and Web Design Patterns

07: Accessibility and Inclusive Design
3 Topics

• Accessibility Guidelines and Best Practices
• Inclusive Design Principles and Techniques
• User Testing and Feedback for Accessibility

08: UI Design Tools and Techniques
3 Topics

• UI Design Tools and Software (e.g. Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD)
• UI Design Patterns and Components
• Collaborating and Sharing UI Design Work

09: Industry Trends and Emerging Technologies
3 Topics

• Current UX and UI Trends and Best Practices
• Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on UX and UI
• Career Paths in UX and UI Design

10: Final Project and Portfolio Review
3 Topics

• Designing a Digital Product or Service from Start to Finish
• Portfolio Review and Feedback
• Course Evaluation and Feedback