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Take the next step in your career with this advanced training in UI/UX design and international standards. Through hands-on Figma projects and real prototyping experience, discover how to create best-in-class digital experiences. Learn directly from industry experts and put your growing skills to the test in a capstone project. Enroll today to future-proof your career and distinguish yourself as a top-tier UX professional!
Level up your UX career with advanced training in UI design, prototyping, testing and more. Hands-on Figma projects and real client work will prepare you to create exceptional digital experiences. Put your new skills to the test in a capstone project. Enroll now to stay ahead of the curve and open doors to top UX jobs and opportunities.
Basic understanding of design principles, typography, color theory and composition
Proficiency with user experience tools like Figma, preferably with past UI projects to build upon
Familiarity with common design deliverables such as user flows and wireframes
Experience analyzing user needs through interviews, surveys or usability testing
Passion for technology and solving problems through design thinking methodologies
Students who graduated from the course Fundamentals of UX Design & Practical User Research have solid foundations for taking this new course.
UI Design Skills: Improve your Figma proficiency with practical exercises in prototyping, grids, and components for efficient design workflows.
User Research Techniques: Conduct user research and usability testing to better understand and design for customer needs.
Strategic Design Application: Use frameworks like service design blueprints to address customer needs and create effective solutions.
Project Management Basics: Learn essential project management skills to plan and deliver successful digital products.
Capstone Project: Create a portfolio-ready project that demonstrates your skills in accessibility, performance, and design best practices.
Unit 1. Core Design Theory & Principles
Design Theory
1.1 - Why is UI just as important as UX?
1.2 - Introduction to Common UI Elements
1.3 - Colour Theory
1.4 - Introduction to Interaction Design
1.5 - Typography
1.6 - Iconography
1.7 - Design Composition
1.8 - Responsive vs Adaptive Design
Unit 2. UI Design Process
Workspace setup
2.1.1 - The Designer Toolkit - Tools, Extensions, and Plugins
2.1.2 - Figma Tour: Get to Know Your Tool
Building UI on Figma - UI Design Practice (Workshops)
2.2.1 - Grid Systems and Layouts
2.2.2 - Constraints
2.2.3 - Breakpoints
2.2.4 - Autolayout
2.2.5 - Components and Their Properties
2.2.6 - Atomic Design
2.2.7 - Design Systems and Design Styles in Figma
Prototyping in Figma
2.3.1 Prototyping in Figma
Unit 3. Usability Testing
Usability Testing Preparation
3.1.1 - What is Usability Testing?
3.1.2 - Planning Usability Tests
3.1.3 - Usability Testing Script & Metrics
Dev Collaboration
3.2.1 - Project handoff preparation
3.2.2 - Project handoff documentation
3.2.3 - Communicating with developers
Unit 4. Innovation in the Design Process
Strategic Design
4.1.1 - Strategic Design vs Design Thinking
4.1.2 - Contextual Design
4.1.3 - Strategic Design Frameworks
4.1.4 - Applications for Strategic Design
Service Design
4.2.1 - Service, product, experience - What's the Difference?
4.2.2 - Service Design Principles
4.2.3 - Service Design Process
4.2.4 - Service Blueprint
Unit 5. UX Design Project
Project Kick-off!
5.1.1 - Understanding the Design Brief
5.1.2 - Project Plan
5.1.3 - Research Wall
5.1.4 - Prototyping and testing
5.1.5 - Project report and presentation
Career success
5.2.1 - LinkedIn Profile
5.2.2 - Master Resume
"This course helped me to be more customer-oriented, and that helped me perform better in my career."
Keris Cheng
UX Designer | Graduated: 2023
"This experience is valuable for your future career"
Michael Chu
UX Designer | Graduated: 2023
"Amazing instructors and robust curriculum!"
Elaine A
UX Designer | Graduated: 2022
"Perfect for beginners!"
Elsie Wong
UX Designer | Graduated: 2022
"Build skills to be job-ready."
Jasmine Leung
UX Designer | Graduated: 2021
"Xccelerate provides an opportunity to gain the knowledge I need to be a UX designer."
Rosie Yip
UX Designer | Graduated: 2021
Q1: What is the time commitment required for this course?
A: The time commitment is typically 12-20 hours per week. You will have the flexibility to complete coursework at your own pace within a 12 month window.
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Q2: What are the prerequisites for joining?
A: See the prerequisites listed above. You should have at least six months or one year of UX experience to be successful. Completing the UX Fundamentals course will give you the tools to finish the assignments.
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Q3: What will my workload consist of?
A: Expect hands-on Figma assignments, prototypes to build, user research, reading/videos and a multi-week capstone project.
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Q4: How do the Projects work?
You will be given a project brief to follow a full design process from research to deployment. Some projects involve research with real customers.
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Q5: What are the entry/exit requirements for each unit?
Units have learning outcomes to meet. You must pass all quizzes or assignments to move on with an 80% average or higher.
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Q6: What is the career support provided?
A: You'll receive a Resume/LinkedIn unit, have access to a job board and be invited to virtual career fairs with top companies.
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Q7: How do I know if this course is right for me?
A: See prerequisites. Reach out if you want help assessing your experience level and fit.
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Q8: What is the refund policy?
A: You can receive a full refund within 14 days of signing up or within 7 days of your first unit if it's not a good fit.
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Q9: How do I enroll?
A: Visit our website to complete an application and register immediately.