UX/UI Design Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to UX/UI Design

• Overview of UX/UI Design
  • Understanding User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI)
  • Importance of good design in software and web development

Module 2: Tools for Design

• Introduction to Design Tools
  • Adobe XD
    • Interface overview, tools, artboards
    • Prototyping and sharing designs
  • Figma
    • Basics of Figma, collaborative features
    • Design systems and components
  • Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
    • Basics of raster and vector graphics
    • Image editing and creation

Module 3: UI Design Fundamentals

• Principles of UI Design
  • Layouts, grids, and typography
  • Color theory and palettes
  • Iconography and visual elements

Module 4: Front-end Development Basics

• HTML and CSS
  • Structuring web pages with HTML5
  • Styling with CSS3 (Selectors, Box model, Flexbox)
  • Introduction to responsive web design

Module 5: Introduction to Bootstrap

• Bootstrap Framework
  • Grid system and responsive design
  • Components and utilities
  • Customizing Bootstrap themes

Module 6: UX Case Studies

• Analyzing UX Case Studies
  • Real-world examples of successful UX designs
  • UX research methods (surveys, interviews, usability testing)
  • Wireframing and prototyping for different platforms

Module 7: Final Project

• Capstone Project
  • Applying knowledge from previous modules
  • Creating a portfolio-ready UX/UI design project
  • Presenting and documenting the project

Additional Resources and Support

• Career Guidance
  • Building a portfolio and resume
  • Job opportunities in UX/UI design
  • Networking and professional development

Course Delivery

• Mode of Instruction
  • Interactive lectures and demonstrations
  • Hands-on assignments and projects
  • Q&A sessions and feedback

Course Requirements

• Prerequisites
  • Basic familiarity with computers and the internet
  • No prior design experience required