1-Hour Basic UI/UX Understanding – Key Topics to Cover

• What is UI vs. UX?
  – Definitions and key differences
  – How UI and UX work together

• Why UI/UX Matters
  – Importance in product success
  – Real-life examples of good vs. bad design

• User-Centered Design Approach
  – Designing with empathy
  – Understanding user needs and pain points

• Introduction to Design Thinking
  – Brief overview of the 5 stages: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test

• Basic UI Elements
  – Buttons, icons, typography, forms, layout
  – Visual hierarchy and consistency

• Core UX Concepts
  – User flows, journey mapping, wireframes
  – The role of information architecture

• Accessibility & Usability Basics
  – Making designs inclusive and easy to use
  – Color contrast, readability, and intuitive navigation

• Quick App/Website Analysis Activity
  – Review the UI/UX of a popular digital product
  – Group discussion on pain points and improvements

• Career Paths in UI/UX Design
  – Roles like UX researcher, UI designer, product designer
  – Tools to explore: Figma, Adobe XD, Miro

• Wrap-Up and Q&A
  – Recap key concepts
  – Share learning resources and next steps