Digital Product Design from Scratch

A course by Rus Yusupov , Designer and Tech Entrepreneur

Designer and Tech Entrepreneur. New York, United States.
Joined January 2021

Learn how to conceptualize and develop engaging apps from scratch by exploring the principles of design, psychology, user experience, and branding

97% positive reviews (35)
1,216 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn how to conceptualize and develop engaging apps from scratch by exploring the principles of design, psychology, user experience, and branding

Technology can be harnessed to overcome challenges, solve problems, and enable us to achieve our goals. Designer and tech entrepreneur Rus Yusupov is one of the cofounders of Vine and has designed products for big names such as Nike, Hulu, and CNN. He also created the HQ trivia game, which pioneered live interactive video, amassed millions of players, and featured celebrities like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Robert De Niro.

In this online course, Rus teaches you to design and develop engaging apps from scratch. Explore the principles of product design, psychology, user experience, and branding to create a social mobile game prototype using Figma. Get inspired by innovation and create apps with the power to enhance human potential.

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What will you learn in this online course?

17 lessons & 25 downloads

Concept Development
6 minutes, 45 seconds
Network Effects and Audience
4 minutes, 27 seconds
Killer Product Features
6 minutes, 38 seconds
Monetizing Your App
5 minutes, 5 seconds
Design Principles
14 minutes, 24 seconds
Psychology
7 minutes, 37 seconds
  • 97% positive reviews (35)
  • 1,216 students
  • 17 lessons (2h 7m)
  • 25 additional resources (9 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a social mobile game prototype using Figma.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone interested in app design.

Requirements and materials

Basic knowledge of Figma is required.

In terms of materials, you’ll need a computer with Figma installed, as well as a smartphone, a pen, and some paper.


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1,216 Students
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Rus Yusupov

A course by Rus Yusupov

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Designer and Tech Entrepreneur

Rus Yusupov is a designer and tech entrepreneur who immigrated to New York from the USSR in 1989. This has always driven him to make the most of his opportunities by embracing his passion for art, design, and technology. He has been painting and drawing since he was old enough to hold a crayon, studying art at LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, then design at the School of Visual Arts in NYC.

Since then, Rus lead the redesign of CNN.com, designed the logo and first website for Hulu.com, and designed the first Nike+ iPhone app. In 2008, he founded design and engineering studio Big Human, then in 2012 co-founded the Vine video app. He has received several major industry recognitions, including a Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Award, Variety Magazine Breakthrough of the Year Award, and an Emmy Nomination.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Developing the Concept

    • Concept Development
    • Network Effects and Audience
    • Killer Product Features
    • Monetizing Your App
  • U3

    Design Foundations

    • Design Principles
    • Psychology
    • Copywriting
  • U4

    Designing the Prototype

    • Prototyping and Constant Iteration
    • Choosing a Platform
    • Developing a Product Architecture
    • Designing in Figma 1
    • Designing in Figma 2
    • Logos, App Icons, Branding, and Naming
  • U5

    Making the Prototype Real

    • Pitching Your Design
    • Working with Engineers
  • FP

    Final project

    • Fundamentals of Digital Product Design

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Digital Product Design from Scratch. Web, and App Design course by Rus Yusupov

Digital Product Design from Scratch

A course by Rus Yusupov
Designer and Tech Entrepreneur. New York, United States.
Joined January 2021
  • 97% positive reviews (35)
  • 1,216 students