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UI/UX Design: Usability and Visual Principles

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Build hands-on UI/UX skills in design thinking, user flows, A/B testing, and prototyping. Design interactive apps with Figma & Miro. Conduct usability testing.

Language

  • English

Topic

  • UI/UX Design

Skills You Will Learn

  • Animation, Figma, Persona Development, Prototyping And Wireframing, UI/UX Design Principles, UX/UI Fundamentals

Offered By

  • SkillUpEdTech

Estimated Effort

  • 14 hours

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • December 5, 2025
About this Course
Ready to build the strong creative foundation you need for a successful UI/UX career? This beginner-friendly course helps you master essential design principles, user-centered methods, and hands-on prototyping skills using tools like Miro and Figma. It’s ideal for aspiring designers and career switchers who are keen to build job-ready UX/UI design skills and demonstrate them in a portfolio-worthy project. 
 
You will:  
  • Conduct user research, competitor analysis, and heuristic evaluations to identify usability gaps and deliver better user experiences. 
  • Apply typography, color theory, and layout principles to create visually cohesive, accessible, and intuitive designs. 
  • Build interactive prototypes and microinteractions in Figma, Miro, and Draw.io to demonstrate advanced design and prototyping skills. 
  • Design a portfolio-ready, user-centered interface project that showcases your ability to solve real-world UX/UI challenges and impress potential employers. 
 
Course overview 
During this course, you’ll master essential UI/UX tasks, including conducting heuristic evaluations to identify usability issues, using user journey mapping to optimize flows, and applying A/B testing for data-driven design improvements. You’ll also explore microinteraction design to enhance engagement and learn to create responsive interfaces that ensure consistency across devices. 
 
Throughout the course, you’ll work hands-on with industry-standard tools, such as Figma and Miro, tackling real-world design challenges and usability testing exercises. For your final project, you’ll design an interactive prototype for a health and fitness app. You’ll then conduct tests, gather feedback, and refine your design to produce a polished, portfolio-ready product. 
 
By the end, you’ll have the UX/UI design foundation and practical experience employers look for. Enroll now to start creating impactful, user-centered digital experiences. 
 
Prerequisites 
This course is designed for both UX/UI beginners and experienced professionals looking to deepen their design expertise . A basic familiarity with digital tools and an understanding of visual or interaction design principles can be helpful, but are not essential. No prior experience in UX/UI design is necessary to get started. 
 
Related Professional Certificate 
This course is part of the IBM UI/UX Designer Professional Certificate. If you’re looking to build hands-on skills in user research, interaction design, and usability testing, we recommend enrolling in the full program and progressing through the courses in order. In just a few months, you’ll gain job-ready UX/UI design experience, build a professional portfolio, and stand out to employers in the fast-growing design industry. 
 
Course syllabus 
The course consists of the following modules 
  • Introduction to UX/UI and Design Thinking 
  • Usability and Interaction Design 
  • Visual Design and Aesthetic Usability 
  • Final Project and Final Exam