Introduction to UI Design
A course by Christian Vizcarra , Senior Product Designer
Joined December 2014
Learn the principles of interface design to start your career as a UI Designer
Joined December 2014
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
- 95% positive reviews (350)
- 11,652 students
- 21 lessons (2h 30m)
- 51 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
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.
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Christian Vizcarra
A course by Christian Vizcarra
Christian Vizcarra is a Senior UX/UI Product Designer and Digital Strategist with a 360º product vision thanks to his beginnings in marketing, 3D, video, and social media. For 9 years he has been mainly dedicated to creating digital products, designing websites, applications, and all kinds of interfaces for companies and startups in countries such as Spain, Canada, the United States, China, or Brazil, among others.
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
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Welcome to the UI world!
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Mindset that we should take
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Choosing the design tool
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The design process
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U3
UI Fundamentals
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Setup Figma
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Daily inspiration
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Benchmark
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Wireframes
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U4
UI components
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Typography
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Layout 1
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Layout 2
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Colors
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Icons
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U5
Talking about development
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Buttons
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Forms
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Lists & Cards 1
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Lists & Cards 2
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U6
Effective communication
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Communication tools for designers
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Communicating with your team
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to UI Design
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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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.
Great course! Everything was clear and easy to understand.
Gostei do curso, um pouco rápido para quem não é da área e iniciante. Gostei muito do material complementar
Great course!
Excelente curso.
Buen curso para iniciar en este sector!