What is user interface design?

User interface (UI) design involves figuring out the best way for people to engage and interact with tech and designing the controls we use to operate programs and software.

What is user experience design?

User experience (UX) design helps inform development and ensure that a product satisfies users' needs and helps them achieve their goals.

What does a UI/UX Designer do?

UI/UX Designers are involved in every part of the product design process, from interviewing users to discover their needs and preferences to working with developers to implement their insights and improve the product's design and function.

What kind of jobs can UI/UX Design skills get me?

UI/UX design is a broad field, encompassing many roles. UI/UX Designers serve as generalists who can do it all, but there are also people who specialize in different parts of the process, like UX Researchers and UX Writers, along with roles that utilize a similar skill set, like Information Architects, Interaction Designers, and Usability Testers.

What else should I study if I am learning UI/UX Design?

After learning the fundamentals of UI/UX design, your next step is learning more about product design principles and user research methods.

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Introduction to UI and UX Design

Get started with User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design and learn how to wireframe and prototype using Figma.

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Time to complete
Approx. 5 hours
Certificate of completion
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Prerequisites
None

About this course

User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design play key roles in the experience users have when interacting with digital products and applications. In this course, we’ll cover the theory and methodologies behind UI and UX design. You’ll also design your own wireframes and interactive prototypes. Learning UI and UX basics can help you collaborate better on team projects and create new career opportunities.

Skills you'll gain

Learn UI/UX theory and practice
Understand common methodologies
Practice new skills with Figma

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3 lessons • 2 projects • 3 quizzes

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Lucas White

Curriculum Developer at Codecademy

Lucas is a Curriculum Developer at Codecademy. Lucas has a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Integrated Digital Media from New York University's Tandon School of Engineering. Prior to working at Codecademy, he was an adjunct professor at New York University. He also worked as a Tech Teaching Artist at a nonprofit called Tech Kids Unlimited, which teaches technical skills to children and teens who learn differently.

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