Course Description

Welcome to the exciting world of UI Design and Prototyping! This comprehensive course will take you on a journey through the art and science of creating user interfaces that are not only visually appealing but also highly functional and user-friendly. As a student in this course, you'll dive deep into the principles of UI design, explore the fascinating field of cognitive psychology, and learn how to apply these concepts to create prototypes that truly resonate with users.

What You'll Learn

• Nielsen's Ergonomic Heuristics
• Cognitive Biases to Avoid
• UI Design Principles
• Visual Design techniques
• Low-Fidelity Paper Prototypes
• Wireframing
• Medium and High-Fidelity Prototyping
• UX Prototyping Tools (Invision, Balsamiq, Axure rp, or Adobe XD)
• Synchronization of UX Prototyping with User Testing

Prerequisites

This course is designed for intermediate-level students, but no specific prerequisites are required. However, if you're part of the MicroMasters in UX Design and Evaluation, it's strongly recommended that you complete the "Introduction to UX" and "UX Research" courses before enrolling in this one.

Course Coverage

• The fundamentals of UI design and cognitive psychology
• The creative process from low-tech paper mock-ups to high-fidelity interactive prototypes
• Industry-standard methods and tools for prototyping
• The dynamic relationship between prototyping and testing
• Techniques to minimize risks in interface development
• Business-savvy approaches to deliver on-time, on-budget user experiences

Who This Course is For

This course is perfect for aspiring UI/UX designers, product managers, web developers, and anyone interested in creating user-friendly digital interfaces. Whether you're looking to switch careers, enhance your current skill set, or simply explore the fascinating world of UI design, this course will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills you need to succeed.

Real-World Applications

• Create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for websites and applications
• Develop prototypes that effectively communicate design ideas to stakeholders
• Conduct user testing to improve and refine interfaces
• Apply cognitive psychology principles to enhance user experiences
• Collaborate effectively with creative teams and stakeholders
• Reduce development risks and costs by identifying and addressing issues early in the design process
• Contribute to the creation of user-centered products that meet both user needs and business objectives

Course Topics

• Introduction to UI Design and Prototyping
• Cognitive Psychology in UI Design
• Nielsen's Ergonomic Heuristics and Cognitive Biases
• UI Design Principles and Visual Design
• Low-Fidelity Prototyping and Paper Mock-ups
• Wireframing Techniques
• Medium and High-Fidelity Prototyping
• Introduction to UX Prototyping Tools (Invision, Balsamiq, Axure rp, Adobe XD)
• Integrating User Testing with Prototyping
• Best Practices for Efficient and Effective UI Design

Join Us!

Join us on this exciting journey to master the art and science of UI Design and Prototyping, and unlock your potential to create exceptional user experiences!