Whether you’re a beginner curious about UI/UX design, a designer looking to sharpen your technical skills, or a professional transitioning into tech, this course covers everything you need to create visually appealing, user-centric digital products.
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
- Absolute Beginners: Individuals with no prior experience in product design.
- UI/UX Enthusiasts: Aspiring designers eager to start their journey in digital design.
- Freelancers: Creatives looking to add product design to their portfolio.
- Entrepreneurs: Business owners seeking to design their own websites or apps.
Why Learn Product Design with Figma at Zuri?
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers design theory, practical application, and prototyping.
- Hands-On Projects: Practice by creating real-world designs and prototypes.
- Beginner-Friendly: Learn the basics in an easy-to-follow format.
- Expert-Led Guidance: Taught by experienced product designers.
- Portfolio Development: Build designs to showcase to potential clients or employers.
Curriculum Overview
Week 1: Introduction to Product Design and Figma
- What is product design? Overview of UI/UX design.
- Introduction to Figma: setting up your account and workspace.
- Figma interface walkthrough: toolbars, panels, and shortcuts.
- Working with frames, shapes, and layers.
- Best practices for organizing your design workspace.
Week 2: Design Fundamentals and Systems
- Typography: font selection, hierarchy, and spacing.
- Choosing color schemes and applying them effectively.
- The importance of grids and alignment in clean design.
- Creating reusable components (e.g., buttons, cards).
- Introduction to design systems and style guides.
Week 3: Prototyping and User Interactions
- Introduction to prototyping in Figma.
- Linking screens and frames for user flows.
- Adding interactions, transitions, and animations.
- Testing and sharing prototypes.
- Gathering feedback on your designs.
Week 4: Final Project and Beyond
- Planning and structuring a complete design project.
- User research basics: understanding your audience.
- Exporting assets and sharing Figma files.
- Building a professional portfolio.
- Exploring advanced topics: Figma plugins, team libraries, and collaboration tools
Learning Features
- Video Tutorials: Clear explanations to simplify complex topics.
- Interactive Exercises: Hands-on projects to practice design techniques.
- Real-World Projects: Build portfolio-ready designs.
- Weekly Milestones: Steady progress with structured goals.
- Community Support: Collaborate with peers and mentors.
Course Outcome
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the principles of product design.
- Be proficient in using Figma to create designs and prototypes.
- Build a portfolio-ready design project to showcase your skills.
Enrollment Details
- Duration: 4 weeks (self-paced).
- Prerequisites: None.
- Tools Required: A computer with internet access and a free Figma account.
Start designing stunning digital products with Figma, guided by the Zuri Team!