L'EARN ICT Academy - The Ultimate UI/UX Design Course for 2025

Overview

Course Description

Course Overview

This 12-week intensive course is designed to transform students into proficient UI/UX designers. The course covers the principles of user-centered design, visual design, interaction design, and usability testing.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week 1 - Introduction to UI/UX Design: Understanding the difference between UI and UX, introduction to design thinking.
Week 2 - User Research: Techniques for user research, creating personas, user interviews, and surveys.
Week 3 - Information Architecture: Site mapping, card sorting, navigation design, and content inventory.
Week 4 - Wireframing & Prototyping: Sketching, low-fidelity and high-fidelity wireframes, interactive prototypes.
Week 5 - Visual Design Principles: Color theory, typography, layout, and grid systems.
Week 6 - UI Design: Designing interfaces, creating style guides, and understanding design systems.
Week 7 - Interaction Design: Designing for different devices, understanding touch, voice, and gesture-based interactions.
Week 8 - Usability Testing: Conducting usability tests, analyzing results, and iterating designs based on feedback.
Week 9 - Design Tools: Mastery of design tools like Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, and InVision.
Week 10 - Responsive & Multi-Platform Design: Designing for different screen sizes, platforms, and orientations.
Week 11 - Accessibility in Design: Understanding WCAG guidelines, designing for accessibility.
Week 12 - Portfolio Development & Career Prep: Students will create a portfolio showcasing their work, and receive career preparation including resume reviews, mock interviews, and job search strategies.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Understand the principles of user-centered design.
Conduct user research and usability testing.
Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
Apply visual design principles to create aesthetically pleasing interfaces.
Design responsive and accessible user interfaces.
Use industry-standard design tools like Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, and InVision.
Prepare a portfolio showcasing their UI/UX design projects.

This course is designed to be hands-on, with numerous practical exercises and projects to ensure students gain practical experience. It is suitable for beginners with a basic understanding of design concepts, as well as experienced designers looking to expand their skill set.