DESMA X 480.9K - User Interface (UI) Design

Course Description

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.

Course Outline

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

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Advanced Design Communication Arts : Elective Courses
• Design Communication Arts : Suggested Electives
• Study Abroad at UCLA Program : Required
• User Experience : Elective Course