# UI Design Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

Canonical URL: <https://training.sdfm.org/courses/ui-design-portfolio-bootcamp-online>

## Overview

UI (User Interface) Designers create visually appealing, intuitive layouts for websites, apps, and digital products. In this project-based course, you’ll learn industry best practices for designing web and mobile interfaces while mastering core concepts such as color, typography, layout, UI patterns, and design conventions. Through guided instruction, hands-on projects, and personalized feedback, you’ll refine your skills and build a professional portfolio that demonstrates your UI design abilities to potential employers or clients.

## What you'll learn

- Learn UI design concepts & best practices
- Design webpages and apps with Figma
- Get 1-on-1 help and feedback on your design work so you can learn and improve
- Develop projects for your portfolio to showcase your work as a UI designer

## Prerequisites

Students should have knowledge equivalent to our [Figma Bootcamp](/courses/figma-bootcamp).

## Curriculum

### UI Fundamentals

#### How & when to use common UI patterns

- Menus
- Tabs
- Bottom tab bar
- Buttons (including “Call to action” or CTA)
- Accordion
- Carousel
- Breadcrumbs
- Modals
- Forms
- etc.

### Wireframing for UI Designers

#### Wireframing

- Why and Gow to Create Wireframes
- Issues to Solve
- Steps in Creating a Wireframe
- Designing on a Grid System (like Bootstrap)
- Get Critiques
- Incorporate Feedback & Improve Your Designs

#### Wireframe to Refined Design

- Iterate & Refine
- Understanding the Mobile Experience

### UI or Visual Design Concepts

#### Learning from Existing Websites & Apps

- What Works & What Does Not?

#### Color

- Color Harmonies
- Creating Contrast with Color
- Guidelines for Proper Color Usage

#### Typography & Fonts

- Display Text (Such as Headings) versus Body Text
- Legibility
- Type Trends
- Typeface Selection & Pairing
- Where to Get Web Fonts
- Ideal Line Height
- Column Width (Line Length)
- Hyphenation & Justification

#### Design Elements

- Proximity
- Similarity
- Continuity

#### Trends in Web & App Design

- Analysis of Example Websites & Apps

#### Design Patterns

- Example Design Patterns

#### Multiple Screen Sizes

- Responsive Web Design
- Mobile Considerations & Limitations
- Discoverability Challenges
- Mobile Navigation
- Phone vs Tablet App Design

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $1695