UI/UX Design Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to UI/UX What is UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience) Importance of UI/UX in digital products Difference between UI and UX Overview of the design process Career opportunities in UI/UX design Module 2: User Experience (UX) Fundamentals Understanding users and their needs User research methods Surveys, interviews, and questionnaires Contextual inquiry Creating user personas User journey mapping Empathy mapping UX principles and best practices Module 3: User Interface (UI) Fundamentals Introduction to UI design Elements of UI: buttons, forms, menus, icons, etc. Visual hierarchy and layout principles Typography and color theory in UI design Consistency and design systems Accessibility in UI design Module 4: Research and Analysis Competitive analysis Heuristic evaluation Analytics and data-driven design Identifying pain points and opportunities Module 5: Wireframing and Prototyping Introduction to wireframes Low-fidelity vs high-fidelity wireframes Tools for wireframing (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) Prototyping techniques Interactive prototypes and usability testing Module 6: Design Tools & Software Figma: basics, components, prototyping Adobe XD: designing screens and prototypes Sketch: interface design fundamentals InVision: collaboration and prototyping Other popular tools (Canva, Balsamiq, Axure) Module 7: Visual Design & Branding Principles of visual design Layouts, grids, and spacing Color palettes and themes Branding and its impact on UI/UX Microinteractions and animations Module 8: Usability Testing & Feedback Conducting usability tests Analyzing user feedback Iterative design process A/B testing Improving UX based on insights Module 9: Mobile & Responsive Design Mobile-first design principles Responsive vs adaptive design Designing for different screen sizes Touch gestures and interactions Module 10: Advanced Topics Information architecture Interaction design (IxD) Motion design in UI Designing for accessibility (WCAG standards) UX writing and microcopy Module 11: Portfolio & Career Development Building a UI/UX portfolio Case studies and project documentation Resume and interview preparation Freelancing vs agency vs in-house roles Module 12: Capstone Project Real-world project from concept to prototype End-to-end design process Presentation and critique Feedback and improvement