UI/UX Design

Module focus

Understand how UX and UI work together in digital product design.

Weekly topics

• UX and UI roles
• Design process
• Human-centred design
• Design critique

Module focus

Gather evidence about user goals, barriers and context.

Weekly topics

• Research questions
• Interviews and surveys
• Personas and needs
• Research synthesis

Module focus

Organise product content and map key user journeys.

Weekly topics

• Content grouping
• Navigation models
• User flows
• Task analysis

Module focus

Explore page structure before investing in detailed visual styling.

Weekly topics

• Sketching
• Wireframe patterns
• Layout priorities
• Low-fidelity review

Module focus

Apply readable typography, purposeful colour and inclusive visual choices.

Weekly topics

• Colour systems
• Typography hierarchy
• Spacing and alignment
• Contrast and accessibility

Module focus

Create consistent interface screens using Figma tools and components.

Weekly topics

• Auto layout
• Reusable components
• Variants and properties
• Responsive frames

Module focus

Build reusable rules and document how interface elements behave.

Weekly topics

• Design tokens
• Component libraries
• Interaction states
• Usage documentation

Module focus

Simulate product flows so people can review behaviour before development.

Weekly topics

• Prototype connections
• Transitions
• Micro-interactions
• Prototype walkthroughs

Module focus

Observe users completing tasks and improve designs from evidence.

Weekly topics

• Test plans
• Task scenarios
• Observation notes
• Issue prioritisation

Module focus

Prepare design files and specifications that support implementation.

Weekly topics

• Inspect and export assets
• Spacing and behaviour specs
• Design annotations
• Feedback with developers

Module focus

Connect design decisions to user needs and product goals.

Weekly topics

• Problem framing
• Trade-offs
• Success measures
• Case study storytelling

Module focus

Present a complete design case study and prepare for design interviews.

Weekly topics

• End-to-end product project
• Research and test evidence
• Portfolio presentation
• CV and interview practice