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Course Detail
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Day 1
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Introduction to UI/UX Design
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Understanding the difference between UI and UX Overview of the design process Importance of user-experience Historical perspective and evolution of design
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Day 2
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Human-Centered Design Principles
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Fundamentals of drawings and sketching Designing for accessibility and inclusivity Case studies showcasing successful human-centered design approaches Usability testing and user feedback loops
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Day 3
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User Research and Analysis
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Introdution to research and research process Techniques for conducting user research (interviews, surveys, observations) Persona development and user journey mapping Analyzing user data and translating insights into design decisions Ethical considerations in user research
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Day 4
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Information Architecture and Wireframing
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Basics of information architecture and organizing content Creating wireframes and low-fidelity prototypes Tools for wireframing (e.g., Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma) Iterative design process and incorporating feedback
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Day 5
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Visual Design Principles
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Typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy UI design patterns and best practices Creating high-fidelity mockups and prototypes Designing for different platforms (web, mobile, desktop)
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Day 6
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Interaction Design and Prototyping
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Principles of interaction design Adding interactivity to prototypes (e.g., animations, transitions) Prototyping Tools and Techniques Conducting Usability testing on interactive prototypes
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Day 7
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User Interface Development
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Basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Introduction to front-end frameworks Collaboration between designers and developers Handing off designs to developers and maintaining design systems
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Day 8
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Gamification in UI/UX
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Introduction to Gamification Game analysis Relevance of Gamification in businesses Theory of play and illustrate with examples and categories of gamification.
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Day 9
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Emerging Trends in UI/UX Design
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Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in UX design Designing for emerging technologies (wearables, IoT) Career paths and opportunities in UI/UX design
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Day 10
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Final Project
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Students will work on A final project applying all the concepts learned throughout the course project presentations and peer feedback sessions Portfolio preparation and showcasing final projects
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