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User Interface (UI) Design

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DESMA X 480.9K

An introduction to visual fundamentals, presentation best practices, and how to make user experience-driven design choices.

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What you can learn.

Learn visual hierarchy and layout basics
Add to your skillset of color theory, branding basics, and typography basics
Examine the difference between low-fidelity and high-fidelity
Develop an understanding of prototyping and responsive design

About This Course

Bringing a design-centric approach to UI (User Interface), this course will give you the tools to make the interactive elements on your website or app look great and feel intuitive. Instruction covers visual fundamentals, presentation best practices, and user experience-driven design choices that lead to visually effective projects and presentations. Topics include layout basics using Adobe XD, visual hierarchy, typography, color, fidelity, and more. You complete a series of short, topic-based projects that conclude with giving a professional pitch and defending your work.

Prerequisites
Must be taken in tandem with X 481.99AF User Experience I, or after completing  X 481.99AF User Experience I. 

This course applies toward the following programs

certificate Ignite your creativity and prepare for a career in graphic design. Learn how to think like a designer while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Feel confident in your skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship and internship opportunities.

Ignite your creativity and prepare for a career in graphic design. Learn how to think like a designer while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Feel confident in your skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship and internship opportunities.

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User Experience

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certificate Get hands-on training in user experience (UX), user interface (UI), product design and AI. Take a deep dive into product strategy and deployment with top industry experts.

Get hands-on training in user experience (UX), user interface (UI), product design and AI. Take a deep dive into product strategy and deployment with top industry experts.