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User Interface (UI) Design

DESMA X 480.9K

An introduction to visual fundamentals, presentation best practices, and how to make user experience-driven design choices.

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Hybrid
Starting at $925.00
As few as 12 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Learn visual hierarchy and layout basics
  • Add to your skillset of color theory, branding basics, and typography basics
  • Examine the difference between low-fidelity and high-fidelity
  • Develop an understanding of prototyping and responsive design

About this course:

Bringing a design-centric approach to UI (User Interface), this course will give you the tools to make the interactive elements on your website or app look great and feel intuitive. Instruction covers visual fundamentals, presentation best practices, and user experience-driven design choices that lead to visually effective projects and presentations. Topics include layout basics using Adobe XD, visual hierarchy, typography, color, fidelity, and more. You complete a series of short, topic-based projects that conclude with giving a professional pitch and defending your work.
Prerequisites
Must be taken in tandem with X 481.99AF User Experience I, or after completing  X 481.99AF User Experience I. 

Fall 2025 Schedule

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Wednesday 7:00PM - 8:30PM PT
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Instructor: Billy Carlson
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Fee:
$925.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes
  • This hybrid section is made up of Live Online and Asynchronous Online instruction.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Don’t Make Me Think
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Wed Sep 24, 2025
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Oct 1, 2025
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Oct 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Oct 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Oct 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Oct 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Nov 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Nov 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Nov 19, 2025
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Nov 26, 2025
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Dec 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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Wed Dec 10, 2025
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

User Experience
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Design Communication Arts
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