Introduction to UI Design
A course by Christian VizcarraSenior Product Designer
A course by Christian Vizcarra, Senior Product Designer
Learn the principles of interface design to start your career as a UI Designer
Do you want to learn the mindset and skillset you need to start a career in UI design? Meet Christian Vizcarra, the ideal professional to guide you through your next professional upgrade. With over nine years of experience in creating digital products and a collection of awards from Awwwards, Behance, and CSS Design, Christian shares all his UI design knowledge for you to start creating your own UI interface.
This is Christian’s third course on Domestika. You can learn how to design a mobile app from scratch in his first course. In his other course, he shows you how to create an app style guide, step by step.
Once you complete this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge you need to start a career in UI design. Are you ready to get started?
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 51 downloads
What will we do in the course?
51 seconds
Choosing the design tool
3 minutes, 6 seconds
The design process
3 minutes, 53 seconds
Wireframes
4 minutes, 14 seconds
Layout 1
13 minutes, 29 seconds
Layout 2
10 minutes, 22 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start the course by getting to know Christian, about how he got into UI design, and see where he finds inspiration.
In the second unit, learn all about the user interface. Discover the theory and learn about the similarities and differences with UX when creating digital products. Understand the right mindset to adopt when working on a UI, see how to choose the right design software for your project, and get to grips with the design process involved when creating a digital product.
Next, learn about the elements that constitute your user interface, such as color, typography, icons, and more. See how Christian stays connected to the trends of the industry and see why it is important to stay up to date. Create a benchmark and search for references to inspire your project.
Get started on the post-production project by going through the use of buttons, forms, lists, and cards. Create a variety of options for each element and try out different functionalities.
In the final unit, see the tools Christian recommends to work with a team to get feedback and co-create, as well as some advice on how to communicate with your team members effectively.
What is this course's project?
Create the UI design for an online store for an e-commerce brand.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in starting a career as UI Designers.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required, all you need is dedication, patience, and curiosity.
As for materials, all you need is a computer.
Reviews
- 3 months ago
Great course! Everything was clear and easy to understand.
- 3 months ago
Gostei do curso, um pouco rápido para quem não é da área e iniciante. Gostei muito do material complementar
- 4 months ago
Great course!
- 5 months ago
Excelente curso.
- 7 months ago
Buen curso para iniciar en este sector!
As passionate about ideas as he is about product design, he always explores new ways to learn new skills and techniques to evolve as a designer, hence his personal project called The Design Project, a 60-day nonstop design challenge. His work has been recognized by Awwwards, Behance, and CSS Design Awards.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do in the course?
- U2
Welcome to the UI world!
- Mindset that we should take
- Choosing the design tool
- The design process
- U3
UI Fundamentals
- Setup Figma
- Daily inspiration
- Benchmark
- Wireframes
- U4
UI components
- Typography
- Layout 1
- Layout 2
- Colors
- Icons
- U5
Talking about development
- Buttons
- Forms
- Lists & Cards 1
- Lists & Cards 2
- U6
Effective communication
- Communication tools for designers
- Communicating with your team
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to UI Design
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FAQs
UI design focuses on crafting visually appealing and functional digital interfaces that enhance user experience in apps, websites, or digital products.
This course is aimed at those with intermediate knowledge but also covers essential fundamentals and tools for beginners wanting to get started in UI Design.
You’ll learn UI design principles, how to use tools like Figma, creating responsive layouts, typography, color theory, prototyping, remote collaboration, and best practices for designing effective digital experiences.
You’ll need a computer with internet access and preferably software like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD to practice interface design exercises.
Yes, the course includes hands-on practice and comparisons between Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD, focusing on prototyping, animations, plugins, and real-time collaboration.
Yes, you’ll learn to design interfaces tailored for mobile devices, applying mobile-first principles and techniques to optimize experiences on smartphones and tablets.
Yes, the course covers strategic use of typography, color, contrast, accessibility, and creating color palettes for digital interfaces.