Product Design
About this learning track
Product designers are responsible for crafting the look, feel, and functionality of digital and physical products, ensuring they meet user needs and business goals. This track encompasses a wide range of skills, including user research, user interface (UI) design, interaction design, prototyping, and usability testing.
Product designers collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, from developers to marketers, to create innovative and user-friendly products. In essence, product design is about solving problems, empathizing with users, and translating their needs into elegant, intuitive, and visually appealing solutions.
What you will learn
- User Research: Develop skills to understand and empathise with user needs and behaviours.
- UI/UX Design: Create visually appealing, user-friendly interfaces through wireframing and prototyping.
- Design Thinking: Employ a problem-solving methodology to craft innovative and user-centred solutions.
- Usability Testing: Learn how to test and refine designs based on user feedback.
- Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams to turn design concepts into real products.
Requirements
- A working laptop
- Steady internet access
- A working mobile phone
- A learning attitude
Curriculum
Design user-centered products that are both visually appealing and functional.
Week 1 - Principles of Design and Introduction to Figma
Week 2 - User Data and Personas
Week 3 - Ideation
Week 4 - Scenarios, Storyboarding and Prototyping
Week 5 - Usability Testing and Evaluation
This week, you will learn the basics of design principles. Knowing what design principles are will give you a better understanding of how to create more harmonious designs and better user experiences.
Figma is a powerful design tool that helps you to create anything: websites, applications, logos, and much more. By learning to use Figma, you'll take your first steps into User Interface Design and User Experience Design. These skills are essential for building an excellent portfolio for yourself and potentially for your own company.
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