About this course
Learn to design a complete digital product — UX research, information architecture, wireframing, visual design principles, Figma, prototyping, usability testing, design systems, accessibility, developer handoff, and AI-assisted design tools — ending in a capstone product designed from research through prototype.
Where this course can take you
Product and UX designers are hired by startups, agencies and established tech companies, with strong remote demand from international companies who pay in dollars for solid Figma and research skills. Graduates move into junior product designer roles, freelance app and website design projects, or join a startup early as its first design hire. The capstone product, designed from research through prototype, is precisely the kind of case study portfolio reviewers and hiring managers want to see.
Who this course is for
Beginners with some design interest/exposure wanting a structured, complete foundation in product design, or adjacent professionals (developers, marketers) wanting genuine UX/UI competency. This is the Intermediate-tier design course in the catalog.
Entry requirements
- Minimum age 16, basic digital literacy
- A laptop able to run a modern browser-based design tool
- No prior formal design training required
Curriculum
Module 1: Foundations of UI/UX & Product Design (4 lectures)
- VideoWelcome to UI/UX & Product Design15 min
- ArticleWhat UX and UI Actually Mean, and How They Differ75 min
- ArticleThe Product Design Process: From Research to Shipped Feature75 min
- QuizModule 1 Quiz: Foundations of UI/UX & Product Design15 min
Module 2: UX Research Fundamentals (4 lectures)
- ArticleWhy Research Comes Before Design75 min
- ArticleConducting a User Interview, Step by Step75 min
- ArticleAnalyzing Research: Finding Patterns in What Users Told You70 min
- QuizModule 2 Quiz: UX Research Fundamentals20 min
Module 3: Information Architecture & User Flows (4 lectures)
- ArticleOrganizing Content: Information Architecture Basics75 min
- ArticleCard Sorting: Letting Users Show You Their Mental Model70 min
- ArticleMapping User Flows, Step by Step70 min
- QuizModule 3 Quiz: Information Architecture & User Flows20 min
Module 4: Wireframing, Step by Step (3 lectures)
- ArticleWhy Wireframe Before You Design Visually80 min
- ArticleLow-Fidelity Wireframing, Step by Step80 min
- ArticleFrom Low-Fidelity to Mid-Fidelity Wireframes80 min
Module 5: Visual Design Principles: Color, Typography, Layout (4 lectures)
- ArticleColor Theory for Product Design95 min
- ArticleTypography Fundamentals: Choosing and Pairing Fonts95 min
- ArticleLayout & Visual Hierarchy, Step by Step110 min
- QuizModule 5 Quiz: Visual Design Principles20 min
Module 6: Design Tools: Figma Fundamentals (4 lectures)
- ArticleGetting Started with Figma: The Interface, Step by Step95 min
- ArticleFrames, Layers, and Auto Layout95 min
- ArticleComponents and Variants, Step by Step90 min
- QuizModule 6 Quiz: Figma Fundamentals20 min
Module 7: Prototyping & Interaction Design (3 lectures)
- ArticleTurning Static Screens Into an Interactive Prototype110 min
- ArticleMicro-interactions and Motion: Adding Polish90 min
- QuizModule 7 Quiz: Prototyping & Interaction Design20 min
Module 8: Usability Testing (4 lectures)
- ArticlePlanning a Usability Test, Step by Step75 min
- ArticleRunning the Test and Capturing Useful Feedback75 min
- ArticleTurning Test Findings Into Design Changes75 min
- QuizModule 8 Quiz: Usability Testing20 min
Module 9: Design Systems & Component Libraries (3 lectures)
- ArticleWhat a Design System Actually Is, and Why It Matters115 min
- ArticleBuilding Your First Component Library, Step by Step105 min
- QuizModule 9 Quiz: Design Systems & Component Libraries15 min
Module 10: UI Patterns for Web & Mobile (2 lectures)
- ArticleCommon Web UI Patterns and When to Use Them90 min
- ArticleCommon Mobile UI Patterns and Platform Conventions90 min
Module 11: Accessibility in Design (3 lectures)
- ArticleDesigning for Accessibility: Core Principles85 min
- ArticleColor Contrast, Text Size, and Common Accessibility Checks80 min
- QuizModule 11 Quiz: Accessibility in Design15 min
Module 12: Developer Handoff & Collaboration (1 lecture)
- ArticlePreparing Your Designs for Developer Handoff120 min
Module 13: AI Tools for Product Design (2 lectures)
- ArticleUsing AI in the Product Design Process, Step by Step105 min
- QuizModule 13 Quiz: AI Tools for Product Design15 min
Module 14: Capstone — Design a Complete Product (1 lecture)
- ArticleCapstone Brief: Design a Complete Product180 min
