Skill
House
Fundamentals of UX/UI Product Design
Dive into User Research, Prototyping, Figma, and Practical Strategies for Digital Success
Course description
Dive into the fundamentals of UX/UI design in this hands-on course. Learn from industry professional Berjesty, tackle real-world challenges, and set up design projects using Figma. Perfect for beginners or professionals looking to enhance their skills in user experience, research, prototyping, and design.
Learning outcomes
Master desktop publishing fundamentals & Figma
Learn the core principles of desktop publishing and gain proficiency in Figma, the industry-standard tool for creating stunning designs. This hands-on training will help you develop the technical skills to bring your creative ideas to life.
Conduct UX research & analyze competitors
Discover the importance of UX research in crafting effective user experiences. You'll learn how to gather valuable insights, identify user needs, and analyze competitor products to inform your design decisions.
Create user-friendly interfaces & optimize graphics
Understand how to design intuitive, user-friendly interfaces. Gain the skills to optimize graphics and layout for different platforms, ensuring your designs are both visually appealing and functional.
Apply UX laws & guidelines to real-world challenges
Master UX principles and guidelines, including key usability laws, to solve real-world design challenges. You'll learn how to apply these best practices to create seamless, effective user experiences.
This interactive and practical course will ensure you're equipped with the skills to excel in UX/UI design while building a strong foundation for your professional portfolio.
Course begins:
March 5, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Your future starts now!
Don’t miss your chance to chart your career path and take it in the direction you want. Learn from industry leaders and build your network.
Who this is for:
This course is perfect for entrepreneurs managing their digital content, professionals and students in marketing, communications, product, or design, and beginners ready to dive into the fundamentals of UX/UI.
All Upcoming Start Dates
Program Dates
Time and Format
Registration Deadline
March 5, March 12, March 19. March 26, April 2
Format: 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Virtual)
Format: 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Virtual)
March 2, 2025
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course, you will master desktop publishing fundamentals and Figma, equipping them to create user-friendly interfaces and optimize graphics for diverse platforms. You'll learn to conduct UX research, frame problems, and analyze competitors to deliver impactful designs. By applying UX laws and guidelines to real-world challenges and designing and testing prototypes, you will develop the skills needed to craft seamless, user-centered experiences.
UX/UI Design essentials
Start by exploring the foundations of UX/UI, including their differences, importance, and principles like accessibility and usability. Dive into UX laws, user research, personas, and project briefs to create user-centered designs.
UX Research and Analysis
In Week 2, you'll focus on UX research essentials, including identifying user needs, framing problems, and conducting user interviews. You'll create affinity diagrams, analyze insights, and perform competitive analysis to make data-driven design decisions, building user-centered products that stand out.
Crafting seamless digital experiences
Week 3 delves into the fundamentals of Information Architecture (IA), emphasizing its role in organizing, labeling, and structuring digital content to enhance user navigation and engagement. Participants will explore the design of user flows, interactive UI elements, and layouts, learning to map user journeys and optimize interface usability.
Introduction to visual design
Week 4 introduces participants to the foundational principles of visual design and hands-on tools for creating intuitive, visually engaging user interfaces. From sketching and wireframing to prototyping with Figma, participants will learn how to transform ideas into polished designs and effectively collaborate with developers.
Mastering Figma fundamentals
Dive into the world of Figma, the ultimate collaborative design tool for modern interface creation. In this session, you'll master the Figma workspace, design tools, and prototyping basics while working hands-on to create your own UI project. By the end, you'll have the skills to design like a pro and collaborate with ease.
Jump-start your career and your future with SkillHouse
Industry leaders
SkillHouse instructors are leaders in their specific fields ready to share their real-world experience and expertise.
Networking
Take advantage of networking opportunities within the DMZ community, including admission to exclusive events.
Co-working space
Enjoy access to meeting rooms, desks, business centers, kitchenette and common areas, as well as WiFi and phones. Additionally, there is bike storage and a games room.
Earn a DMZ Certificate
Upon completing your DMZ course, you'll receive a certificate and digital badge to share with your network and showcase your skills.
Your instructor
Berjesty is a creative strategist, with 15+ years running in-house and agency design teams, working her way through the ranks to become the leader in UX design, and now UX Leader with experience in Canada’s most valuable companies like Shopify and Cineplex.
Berjesty started her own company UX Faculty to empower more people with UX design skills – transforming careers through immersive courses in UX design where she helps to build schools in the Middle East with the proceeds because the future deserves world-class UX designers and tech leaders.