This program is designed to introduce learners to the principles and practice of product design, focusing on User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design.
Participants will gain a strong understanding of design thinking, visual design principles, user research, and prototyping tools. They will also learn to create interactive designs that solve real problems and deliver meaningful experiences to users.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Apply design thinking to real-world problems.
Conduct user research and translate findings into usable insights.
Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups using industry-standard tools.
Design user-friendly interfaces with attention to aesthetics and usability.
Understand the end-to-end UI/UX design process and build a product portfolio.
What is Product Design?
Difference between UI, UX, and Product Design
Scope of Product Design in Tech and Business
Overview of the Design Process
Principles of Design Thinking
Understanding Users & Problem-Solving Mindset
UX Research: Surveys, Interviews, and Observations
Creating User Personas and User Journey Maps
Defining User Flows
Principles of Visual Design (Balance, Contrast, Hierarchy, Alignment, etc.)
Color Theory and Typography in UI
Layout and Grid Systems
Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Consistency & Design Systems
Introduction to Figma
Working with Frames, Shapes, and Components
Creating Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes
Interactive Prototyping and User Testing in Figma
Design Handoff for Developers
Importance of Usability Testing
Methods of Testing (Moderated, Unmoderated, A/B Testing)
Analyzing Feedback and Making Iterations
Documenting and Presenting Design Decisions
Microinteractions & Motion in UI
Designing for Web vs Mobile
Responsive & Adaptive Design Principles
Introduction to Information Architecture (IA)
Design Collaboration in Teams (Agile/Scrum + Design)
Learners will select a real-world problem and design a product around it, delivering:
User Research Report (Personas, Journey Maps, Flows)
Wireframes & Prototypes (Figma)
Final Product Design Portfolio Piece
Amoo Sunday
Bako Ovey
Oladeji Inioluwa
