Overview
Become a certified UI designer
- Learn how to create beautiful, pixel-perfect user interfaces
- Accelerate your career with an in-demand skillset
- Get a professional qualification in just 12 weeks
Prerequisites
Who this course is for
This UI design course is suited to anybody interested in designing beautiful interfaces for digital products.
- Graphic designers and digital designers who want to upskill to UI design
- UI designers who want to strengthen their knowledge and craft
- UX professionals who want to become more rounded product designers
- Anybody with a design background looking for a creative job in tech
Outline
Module 1
Introduction to UI design
Understand the role of the UI designer and why good UI matters.
Module 2
Brand and personality
Discover how to infuse a brand’s personality into any design.
Module 3
Layout
Acquire the fundamentals of layout: grids, alignment and space.
Module 4
Design principles
Guide users through your interface using the principles of design.
Module 5
Interactivity
Explore the various components that make a design interactive.
Module 6
Typography
Understand the importance and power of typography in design.
Module 7
Colour, shapes and effects
Discover the role of colour, shapes and effects in UI design.
Module 8
Iconography and imagery
Identify how to use icons, illustrations and images to maximum effect.
Module 9
Design process
Learn how an interface goes from sketches to a polished interface.
Module 10
Presenting designs
Learn how to prepare designs for presentation and handover.
Project
Project and portfolio
Develop your UI portfolio through a series of step-by-step activities.
Tools
UI design tools
Work on your designs using industry tools: Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
Frequently asked questions
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QA online courses, also commonly known as distance learning courses or elearning courses, take the form of interactive software designed for individual learning, but you will also have access to full support from our subject-matter experts for the duration of your course. When you book a QA online learning course you will receive immediate access to it through our e-learning platform and you can start to learn straight away, from any compatible device. Access to the online learning platform is valid for one year from the booking date.
All courses are built around case studies and presented in an engaging format, which includes storytelling elements, video, audio and humour. Every case study is supported by sample documents and a collection of Knowledge Nuggets that provide more in-depth detail on the wider processes.
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When will I receive my joining instructions?
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When will I receive my certificate?
Certificates of Achievement are issued at the end the course, either as a hard copy or via email. Read more here.