GtechJainx - A-UXD: Advanced UI/UX Designing Certificate Course

Understanding UI vs UX
Importance of Good Design in Digital Products
Evolution of UI/UX Design
Role of UI/UX Designer in Product Development
Key Principles of UI/UX Design

Overview of Design Thinking
Industry Trends in UI/UX
Importance of User-Centered Design
User Persona Development

Elements of Design (Color, Typography, Layout, etc.)
Principles of Design (Balance, Contrast, Harmony, etc.)
Gestalt Principles in Design
Grid Systems in UI/UX Design
Understanding Visual Hierarchy

Use of Imagery and Icons in Design
Importance of White Space
Designing for Different Screen Sizes
Responsive Design Principles
Accessibility in Design

User Research

Introduction to User Research
User Interviews and Surveys
Persona Development
User Journey Mapping
Card Sorting and Information Architecture

Usability Testing
A/B Testing and Analytics
Competitive Analysis
Heatmaps and User Behavior Analysis
Accessibility Testing

Information Architecture and Wireframing

Information architecture and content structure
Creating wireframes and low-fidelity prototypes.

User flow and interaction design.

Mobile and Web App Design

Mobile app design principles.
Web app design and responsive layouts.

Designing for various platforms (iOS, Android).

Adobe Photoshop

About Photoshop, Navigate Photoshop, Exploring Toolbox
Working with images, Zooming and panning an Image
Grids Unloading
Mask panel
Resizing and cropping images
Working with basic selectors
Layers

Painting in Photoshop
Photo retouching
Introduction to color correction
Using quick mask model
Working with pen tool
Creating special effects
Saving different file formats

Adobe Illustrator

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS6
Menu bar Tools panel Default panels
Working with Documents creating documents
Menu bar Tools panel Default panels
Drawing and transforming objects

Making and Saving Selections
Working with shapes and objects
Working with color
Gradients, pattern files and Blends
Working with Paths and Layers

Introduction to Adobe XD

Installation and setup
Interface and workspace tour

Creating a new project and setting up artboards

Design Fundamentals

Layout and composition
Color theory and psychology

Typography principles

Basic Tools and Functions in Adobe XD

Shape tools, text tools, and pen tool
Working with layers and groups

Styling and formatting elements

Wireframing Principles

Purpose and importance of wireframing
Creating wireframes in Adobe XD

Wireframing best practices

Prototyping Basics

Introduction to prototyping in Adobe XD
Creating simple transitions

Previewing and sharing prototypes

Interactive Prototyping

Advanced interactions and animations
Micro interactions and transitions

Prototyping for user testing

Collaborative Design with XD

Real-time collaboration features
Using Adobe XD for team projects

Sharing and collecting feedback

Visual Design Principles

Advanced color techniques
Creating visual hierarchy

Iconography and imagery in UI design

Components and Reusable Design

Creating and using components
Utilizing the repeat grid feature

Designing for consistency and scalability

Responsive Design in Adobe XD

Designing for multiple screen sizes
Responsive layout techniques

Testing designs on various devices

Design Systems and Style Guides

Building and maintaining design systems
Creating style guides in Adobe XD

Collaborative design with design systems

User Testing and Feedback

Conducting user testing sessions
Iterative design based on feedback

Analyzing usability metrics

Design Handoff with Adobe XD

Exporting assets for development
Generating design specs

Collaborating with developers using XD

Integrating with Other Tools

Integrating Adobe XD with other design tools
Handoff to developers using third-party tools

Workflow with version control systems

INTRODUCTION TO UI/UX DESIGN WITH FIGMA

Overview of UI/UX Design Principles
Role of Figma in the Design Process

Installing Figma and Setting up an Account

FIGMA INTERFACE AND BASICS

Navigating the Figma Interface
Understanding the Canvas, Layers, and Artboards

Introduction to the Toolbar and Properties Panel

CREATING AND MANAGING PROJECTS

Starting a New Project in Figma
Setting up Frames and Artboards

Organizing and Managing Layers and Assets

BASIC TOOLS AND FUNCTIONS

Overview of Basic Tools: Selection, Shape, Text, and Pen tools
Working with Vector Shapes and Text

Using Grids and Layout Techniques

TYPOGRAPHY AND COLOR IN FIGMA

Choosing and Pairing Fonts
Using the Color Palette Effectively

Applying Typography and Color in Figma

ICONS AND VECTOR GRAPHICS

Creating and Using Icons in Figma
Working with Vector Graphics and Illustrations

Utilizing the Figma community for Icon Resources

BUTTONS AND INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS

Designing Effective Buttons
Creating interactive Elements using Components

Utilizing Auto Layout for Responsive Designs

DESIGN BUILDING A UI KIT IN FIGMA

Creating a basic UI Kit in Figma
Applying Design Principles to the UI kit

Iterating Based on Peer Feedback

ADVANCED LAYOUT TECHNIQUES

Responsive design principles in Figma
Using Constraints for Adaptive Layouts

Grids, Columns, and Spacing techniques

COMPONENTS AND VARIANTS

Creating and Using components in Figma
Utilizing Variants for Dynamic Designs

Building Interactive Components

DESIGN SYSTEMS IN FIGMA

Introduction to Design Systems
Creating and Managing Design Systems in Figma

Implementing Design Consistency

RESPONSIVE DESIGN CHALLENGE IN FIGMA

Applying Responsive Design Principles to a Project
Creating Adaptive Layouts in Figma

Reviewing and Refining Responsive Designs

PROTOTYPING IN FIGMA

Creating links between Frames
Adding Transitions and Animations

Previewing and Testing Prototypes

COLLABORATIVE DESIGN IN FIGMA

Real-time Collaboration features in Figma
Coediting and Commenting on Design Files

Integrating Design Workflows with Stakeholders

DESIGN HANDOFF IN FIGMA

Preparing Designs for Handoff to Developers
Using Design specs in Figma

Collaborating with Developers during the Handoff Process

COLLABORATIVE PROTOTYPING PROJECT IN FIGMA

Collaborative Prototyping Project with Real-time Collaboration
Handling off Designs to Developers using Figma

Feedback and Iteration based on Collaborative Work

USER FLOWS AND WIREFRAMING

Creating user Flows and Wireframes in Figma
Utilizing frames and components for Wireframes

Planning and Designing User Flows

INTERACTIVE PROTOTYPING

Creating Interactive Prototypes in Figma
Advanced Prototyping Techniques for Micro Interactions

User Testing with Interactive Prototypes

DESIGNING FOR DIFFERENT DEVICES

Responsive Design for Various Screen Sizes
Designing for Mobile, Tablet, and Desktop

Device-specific Considerations in Figma

INTERACTIVE PROTOTYPING PROJECT IN FIGMA

Designing a project with Interactive Prototypes
User Testing and Feedback Sessions

Iterating based on User Interactions

USABILITY TESTING IN FIGMA

Importance of Usability Testing
Conducting Tsability Tests with Figma Prototypes

Analyzing Feedback and Making Design Decisions

FINAL PROJECT BRIEF AND PLANNING

Introduction to the Final Project
Understanding Project Requirements and Goals

Planning the Design Process for the Final Project

INTEGRATING WITH OTHER TOOLS AND PLATFORMS

Importing and Exporting Assets from Figma
Integrating Figma with Design and Development Workflows

Cross-functional Collaboration Best Practices

USER TESTING

Into to Usability testing
Remote usability testing

UX Testing Checklist
Usability Testing Advantages

PROJECT

Building minimum viable project – Group & Individual

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