Lesson 1: Introduction to UI vs UX

• Definitions, scope, and differences
• Importance of UI/UX in product development

Lesson 2: The UX Design Process

• User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Testing, and Iteration
• Common methodologies: Design Thinking, Agile UX

Lesson 3: Types of User Research

• Qualitative vs Quantitative Research
• User Interviews, Surveys, Focus Groups, and Analytics

Lesson 4: Personas and Empathy Maps

• Creating user personas
• Building empathy maps to understand user pain points

Lesson 5: Information Architecture (IA)

• Structuring and organizing content
• Site Maps, Navigation, Hierarchy

Lesson 6: Wireframing

• Introduction to wireframing tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)
• Basic wireframe structures for web and mobile

Lesson 7: Principles of Interaction Design

• Affordance, Feedback, Consistency, and Constraints
• Designing intuitive navigation and controls

Lesson 8: Designing for Different Platforms (Web vs Mobile)

• Platform-specific guidelines (iOS Human Interface Guidelines, Material Design)
• Responsiveness and adaptive design

Lesson 9: Principles of Visual Design

• Color theory, typography, contrast, and spacing
• Visual hierarchy and balance

Lesson 10: UI Components and Patterns

• Common UI elements: Buttons, Forms, Inputs, Modals
• Design patterns for consistency

Lesson 11: Introduction to Prototyping

• Low-fidelity vs High-fidelity prototypes
• Prototyping tools overview (Figma, Sketch, InVision, Adobe XD)

Lesson 12: Hands-on Prototyping Session

• Creating interactive prototypes using Figma/Adobe XD

Lesson 13: Usability Testing

• Types of usability tests (remote, in-person, A/B testing)
• Creating test plans and analyzing results

Lesson 14: Iteration Based on Feedback

• How to incorporate feedback into your design
• The iterative process of refining designs

Lesson 15: Microinteractions & Animations

• Importance of microinteractions (hover states, transitions)
• Tools for adding animations (e.g., Principle, After Effects)

Lesson 16: Accessibility in UI Design

• Designing for accessibility (WCAG guidelines)
• Color contrast, keyboard navigation, and screen readers

Lesson 17: Mobile UX Design

• Mobile-first design approach
• Touch interactions and gesture-based navigation

Lesson 18: Optimizing Mobile Apps

• Performance considerations
• Designing for small screens and limited resources

Lesson 19: Developing a UI/UX Portfolio

• How to showcase your projects effectively
• Writing case studies for your portfolio

Lesson 20: Final Project Presentation

• Presenting your final UI/UX design project
• Peer feedback and critique

Lesson 21: Design Systems and UI Libraries

• Introduction to design systems: Benefits, challenges, and tools
• Creating a design system for a product or app
• Design system tools: Storybook, Figma Design System

Lesson 22: Collaboration Between Designers and Developers

• Handoff processes: Using Zeplin or Figma for developer collaboration
• Tools for version control and shared workflows (Git, InVision)

Lesson 23: UI/UX Design Trends and the Future

• Current UI/UX trends: Dark mode, Neumorphism, AI-powered design, etc.
• The rise of voice UI and gesture-based interfaces
• Future of UI/UX in emerging fields like AR/VR and wearable tech

Lesson 24: Designing for Large-Scale Systems

• Challenges of designing for large applications or complex systems (e.g., enterprise apps, dashboards)
• Creating modular, scalable design systems
• Visual consistency across different user types and use cases

Lesson 25: User Flow Mapping and Task Analysis

• Advanced user flow mapping for complex systems
• Task analysis to break down specific actions and user steps
• Creating scenarios for multi-step processes (e.g., e-commerce checkout, enterprise workflows)

Lesson 26: Principles of Motion Design

• The psychology of motion: How movement affects perception and engagement
• Using transitions to provide context and guide users
• Creating fluid animations to improve usability

Lesson 27: Implementing Micro-Interactions

• Exploring key examples of microinteractions: Notifications, swiping, button feedback
• Tools for prototyping interactions: Principle, After Effects, Figma, Lottie
• Best practices: Avoiding overload and ensuring smooth transitions

Lesson 28: UI/UX for Voice and Conversational Interfaces

• Designing for voice assistants (Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri)
• Best practices for natural language processing (NLP) and voice command patterns
• Creating effective voice user interfaces (VUIs) and text-based conversational UIs (Chatbots)

Lesson 29: Designing for Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)

• UX/UI principles for immersive experiences (headsets, mobile AR)
• Creating interactive 3D designs for AR/VR applications
• Usability challenges in AR/VR and how to address them

Lesson 30: Ethnographic Research

• The value of ethnographic studies: Observing users in their natural environments
• Conducting field studies and recording real-time user behavior 30: Advanced Interaction Design
• Key Concepts: Micro-interactions, animation principles, haptic feedback, responsive and adaptive design
• Tools: Principle, After Effects, Lottie animations
• Objective: Understand how to create subtle yet impactful animations that enhance user experiences.

Lesson 31: Usability Testing: Part 1

• Key Concepts: Defining usability testing, creating test plans, selecting participants, task design
• Objective: Learn how to set up and conduct your first usability tests.

Lesson 32: Usability Testing: Part 2

• Key Concepts: Analyzing test results, identifying issues, gathering qualitative and quantitative data
• Tools: Maze, Optimal Workshop, Hotjar
• Objective: Understand how to process feedback and apply it to improve the design.

Lesson 33: Design Systems: Part 1

• Key Concepts: Principles of design systems, atomic design methodology, branding and visual consistency
• Tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD
• Objective: Learn the importance of a design system and how to build one for scalability.

Lesson 34: Design Systems: Part 2

• Key Concepts: Components, tokens, UI kits, style guides, documentation best practices
• Objective: Dive deeper into creating reusable components and maintaining consistency across designs.

Lesson 35: Accessibility in Design

• Key Concepts: WCAG guidelines, color contrast, screen readers, keyboard navigation, inclusive design principles
• Objective: Learn how to design for all users, including those with disabilities.

Lesson 36: Advanced Prototyping

• Key Concepts: Interactive prototypes, advanced animations, user flows, prototype testing
• Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Framer, InVision
• Objective: Create high-fidelity, fully interactive prototypes for more dynamic user testing.

Lesson 37: Mobile UI/UX Design

• Key Concepts: Mobile-first design, touch interactions, screen sizes, platform guidelines (iOS, Android)
• Objective: Learn how to design for mobile apps with a focus on user needs and platform consistency.

Lesson 38: Web UI/UX Design

• Key Concepts: Responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, web accessibility, performance considerations
• Objective: Explore how to design seamless experiences across devices and browsers.

Lesson 39: Designing for Different Platforms

• Key Concepts: iOS design guidelines, Material Design, Human Interface Guidelines, cross-platform design
• Objective: Understand how to design for different platforms while maintaining a unified experience.

Lesson 40: UX Strategy and Business

• Key Concepts: Aligning UX with business goals, user-centered design principles in business contexts, stakeholder management
• Objective: Learn how to integrate UX design within the larger business strategy.

Lesson 41: Analytics and Metrics for UX

• Key Concepts: Key performance indicators (KPIs) for UX, user behavior analytics, A/B testing, conversion rate optimization
• Tools: Google Analytics, Hotjar, Crazy Egg
• Objective: Understand how to measure and track the success of your UX designs.

Lesson 42: Ethical Design Practices

• Key Concepts: Privacy, consent, dark patterns, ethical implications of design choices
• Objective: Learn how to make ethical design decisions that prioritize users’ well-being.

Lesson 43: Emotional Design

• Key Concepts: Designing for emotions, user experience as storytelling, persuasive design
• Objective: Understand how design can evoke specific emotional responses to drive engagement and trust.

Lesson 44: Advanced Wireframing Techniques

• Key Concepts: Rapid wireframing, iterative wireframing, high-fidelity wireframes vs low-fidelity
• Tools: Figma, Sketch, Balsamiq, Axure
• Objective: Learn how to create effective wireframes for complex web and app designs.

Lesson 45: UI/UX Design for E-commerce

• Key Concepts: Product pages, checkout flows, cart design, conversion optimization
• Objective: Dive into the unique considerations and design patterns for e-commerce websites and apps.

Lesson 46: UX for SaaS (Software as a Service) Products

• Key Concepts: Onboarding flows, user retention, subscription models, feature discovery
• Objective: Learn the challenges and solutions for designing SaaS products with a focus on long-term user satisfaction.

Lesson 47: Future Trends in UI/UX Design

• Key Concepts: Voice interfaces, AI in design, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), machine learning
• Objective: Explore emerging trends and how they are shaping the future of UI/UX design.

Lesson 48: Creating and Presenting UX Case Studies

• Key Concepts: Structuring a case study, storytelling, presenting design decisions to stakeholders
• Objective: Learn how to communicate your design process and outcomes effectively.

Lesson 49: Freelancing & Building a UI/UX Portfolio

• Key Concepts: Building a strong portfolio, freelancing basics, managing client relationships
• Objective: Prepare for real-world work by creating a professional portfolio and understanding the business side of design.

Lesson 50: Design Critiques and Feedback

• Key Concepts: Giving and receiving constructive feedback, critique frameworks, collaborative design processes
• Objective: Develop the ability to provide and accept feedback in a way that improves your designs.