UI/UX Design Specialization
Learn user interface and user experience design. Master Figma, create wireframes, prototypes, and design beautiful, user-friendly applications.
Free to audit | $49 certificate | $199/year unlimited
Updated on March 7, 2026
Why This Course?
Design user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile. Create wireframes and interactive prototypes. Conduct user research and testing. Build design systems. Use Figma professionally.
UI/UX design principles and best practices, Figma mastery for interface design, wireframing and prototyping techniques, user research and usability testing, mobile and web app design patterns, and design systems creation.
Designers wanting to specialize in UI/UX, developers improving their design skills, product managers understanding design processes, or anyone interested in creating better user experiences.
Design user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile. Create wireframes and interactive prototypes. Conduct user research and testing. Build design systems. Use Figma professionally.
Project-based video course with design exercises
Course 1: Introduction to UI/UX Design (4 weeks)
- Design thinking fundamentals
- User research methods
- Personas and user journey mapping
- Information architecture
Course 2: User Research (4 weeks)
- Planning user research studies
- Conducting interviews and surveys
- Usability testing methods
- Analyzing and synthesizing research data
Course 3: Wireframing and Prototyping (4 weeks)
- Low-fidelity wireframing
- High-fidelity mockups
- Interactive prototyping
- Design iteration based on feedback
Course 4: Visual Design (4 weeks)
- Color theory and typography
- Layout and composition
- Design systems and style guides
- Accessibility and inclusive design
Course 5: Designing with Figma (3 weeks)
- Figma interface and tools
- Components and variants
- Auto-layout and constraints
- Collaboration and handoff
Course 6: Mobile Design (3 weeks)
- iOS and Android design guidelines
- Mobile-first design approach
- Responsive and adaptive design
- Touch interactions and gestures
Course 7: Web Design (3 weeks)
- Web design best practices
- Grid systems and breakpoints
- Navigation patterns
- Micro-interactions and animations
Course 8: UI/UX Portfolio Capstone (4 weeks)
- Complete end-to-end design project
- Case study development
- Portfolio presentation
- Career preparation
Comprehensive 8-course specialization from CalArts Hands-on projects using industry-standard tools (Figma) Build a professional portfolio with capstone project Learn from experienced design faculty Industry-recognized certificate No prior design experience required
29 weeks requires 7-8 month commitment Certificate costs $49/month (total $350-400) Limited coverage of advanced topics like motion design
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) Faculty - Professional designers and educators from CalArts' renowned design program, including Roman Jaster (Design Director) and Michael Worthington (Graphic Design Program Chair)
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