COURSE PLAN

• Class 1: Introduction to UI/UX Design

  • Understanding UI vs. UX
  • The importance of UI/UX design
  • Key terms and concepts
  • The role of a UI/UX designer
  • Case studies of successful designs
  • Overview of the design process

• Class 2: History and Evolution of UI/UX

  • Evolution of interface design
  • Major milestones in UI/UX history
  • Influence of technology on design
  • Key figures in UI/UX design
  • Trends and future predictions
  • Impact of cultural differences on design.

Class 3: User Research Methods

• Qualitative vs. quantitative research
• User interviews and surveys
• Ethnographic studies & Usability testing
• Competitive analysis
• Tools for conducting user research

Class 4: Creating User Personas

• Importance of user personas
• Steps to create user personas
• Gathering user data
• Developing detailed personas
• Using personas in design
• Updating personas based on new data

Class 5: User Journeys and Storyboarding

• Mapping user journeys & Identifying touchpoints
• Creating storyboards & Visualizing interactions
• Analyzing user pain points & Iterating on user journeys

Class 6: Information Architecture (IA)

• Definition and importance of IA
• Organizing content & Creating sitemaps
• Card sorting techniques & IA tools and software
• Best practices in IA

Class 7: Wireframing Basics

• Purpose of wireframes
• Low-fidelity vs. high-fidelity wireframes
• Common wireframing tools
• Sketching wireframes by hand
• Creating digital wireframes
• Examples of effective wireframes

Class 8: Creating Wireframes

• Hands-on wireframing practice
• Developing wireframes for different devices
• Iteration and feedback & Incorporating user flows
• Annotating wireframes
• Presenting wireframes to stakeholders

Class 9: Fundamentals of Visual Design

• Color theory & Typography
• Layout and spacing & Visual hierarchy
• Design consistency & Creating a style guide

Class 10: Designing for Accessibility

• Importance of accessibility
• WCAG guidelines & Designing inclusive interfaces
• Tools for testing accessibility
• Case studies of accessible designs
• Common accessibility mistakes to avoid

Class 11: Prototyping Tools and Techniques

• Overview of prototyping tools (Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD)
• Creating interactive prototypes
• Adding animations and transitions
• User testing with prototypes

Class 12: Hands-on Prototyping Workshop

• Practical prototyping session
• Developing a prototype for a specific use case
• Iteration and feedback
• Peer review and critique
• Finalizing the prototype

Class 13: Planning Usability Tests

• Setting objectives and goals
• Recruiting participants & Creating test scenarios
• Developing test scripts & Tools for usability testing
• Preparing for testing sessions

Class 14: Conducting Usability Tests

• Moderated vs. unmoderated testing
• Recording and analyzing sessions
• Common issues during testing
• Gathering user feedback
• Identifying usability issues & Reporting findings

Class 15: Analyzing Test Results

• Interpreting feedback
• Identifying patterns and issues
• Making data-driven design decisions
• Prioritizing design changes
• Communicating results to stakeholders
• Case studies of usability testing

Class 16: Iterating on Designs

• A/B testing & Continuous improvement
• Balancing user needs and business goals
• Documenting design changes
• Real-world examples of iterative design

Class 17: Design Tools Overview

• Sketch, Figma , Adobe XD & InVision
• Principle & Collaboration and version control

Class 18: Advanced Figma Techniques

• Components and styles
• Prototyping in Figma & Collaboration features
• Auto Layout & Figma plugins

Class 19: Adobe XD for UI/UX Designers

• Components and assets & Responsive design
• Prototyping and sharing
• Using Adobe XD with other Adobe products
• Design Systems & Tips and tricks

Class 20 : Introduction to Voice and Sound UI/UX Design

• Definition, Importance, History & evolution
• Current Trends & Outlook
• User centric Design & context awareness
• Components of VUI & Error handling & Recovery
• Ensuring privacy & Security & Best Preactices for VUI Design

Class 21 : Integrating Sound in UI/UX Design

• Types of Sound in UI
• Notification, Feedback, Ambient Sound
• Designing effective sound feedback
• Timing & Duration
• Frequency & Pitch
• Popular tools & Platforms

Class 22: Mobile UI/UX Design

• Mobile design principles
• Responsive vs. adaptive design
• Best practices for mobile interfaces
• Mobile-first design approach
• Case studies of successful mobile apps
• Common mobile design pitfalls

Class 24: Web UI/UX Design

• Designing for the web & Web accessibility
• Performance optimization & Responsive web design
• Case studies of successful websites
• Tools and techniques for web design

Class 25: Designing for Emerging Technologies

• Augmented Reality (AR)
• Virtual Reality (VR) & Designing for IoT
• Case studies of emerging tech designs
• Future trends and challenges

Class 26: Portfolio Development and Presentation

• Building a strong portfolio
• Selecting and presenting your best work
• Writing case studies
• Preparing for job interviews

Class 27-30: Live Project

• Mobile Application ( E-Commerce , Health, Travel)
• Web Application ( E-Commerce , Health, Travel)