This course covers the essentials of graphic design and UI/UX principles with a focus on Adobe XD for wireframing and prototyping. Participants will learn how to create aesthetically pleasing and functional designs for web and mobile applications. This course emphasizes visual design, user-centered design principles, and usability, equipping students with the skills to design impactful and user-friendly interfaces.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Understand core concepts of graphic design, including color, typography, and layout
• Master fundamental UI/UX design principles and user-centered design processes
• Use Adobe XD for creating wireframes, prototypes, and interactive designs
• Design functional, visually appealing, and user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile
• Present and critique design projects effectively

Introduction to Graphic Design

• Overview of design basics: color theory, typography, and layout principles
• Understanding design tools and industry trends
• Practice: Analyzing existing designs and identifying design elements

Introduction to UI/UX Design Principles

• Overview of user interface vs. user experience design
• Key principles: usability, accessibility, and visual hierarchy
• Practice: Reviewing good and bad examples of UI/UX design