UI/UX Design

Course by:

IT Business Incubator, CUET 

Chattogram-4349, Bangladesh.

Discussion on Course Outcome

Course Summary 

Schedule

Batch – 01 (Offline): Monday & Wednesday 3 pm to 6 pm 

Batch – 02 (Online): Sunday & Tuesday 6 pm to 9 pm

Coordinator 

Professor Dr. M. Moshiul Hoque

Professor, Dept of CSE, CUET

Director, IT Business Incubator in CUET

Former Dean, Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, CUET

Chair, IEEE Bangladesh Section

Trainers

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to UI/UX Design

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding the role of UI and UX in digital design.
  • Differentiating between User Interface (UI). User Experience (UX) & Customer Experience (CX). 
  • Overview of the design process.
  • How to create a student account in Figma. 
• Duration: 3 hours

Module 2: Fundamentals of Design Principles

• Topics Covered:
  • Typography and its impact on design.
  • Color theory and its application.
  • Layout and composition basics.
• Duration: 3 hours

Module 3: Introduction to Design Tools

• Topics Covered:
  • Overview of popular design tools (e.g., Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma).
  • Basic functionalities and interface navigation of Figma
• Duration: 3 hours
• Comments: Introduces students to the tools they’ll use throughout the course.

Module 4: Discussion on Course Outcome 

• Topics Covered:
  • Fixing the topic of the Capstone Project 
  • Open discussion on future careers and how to plan the next 3 months to achieve your desired goal.
  • Create accounts on Upwork/Fiverr/Dribble/Behance/Themeforroest. 
• Duration: 3 hours

Module 5: Deep dive into Figma: Part 1- Introduction to advanced tools and techniques 

• Topics Covered:
  • Creating Auto Layouts and using them in designs. 
  • Creating Styles and using them in designs. 
• Duration: 3 hours

Module 6: Introduction of UX laws, Part 1:

• Introduction to UX Laws and their impact on design
• Exploring key UX laws like Hick’s Law, Fitts’ Law, and Miller’s Law
• Learning how to apply these laws in Figma for improved designs

• Duration: 3 hours

Module 7: Introduction of UX laws, Part 2:

• Exploring interactive case studies utilizing UX Laws
• Exploring key UX laws like Gestalt Principles, Pareto Principle, Law of Proximity, etc. 
• Learning how to apply these laws in Figma for improved designs

• Duration: 3 hours

Module 8: Accessibility in UI/UX Design:

• Discussion on how to design for everyone, including people with special needs. 
• How to check your design for accessibility issues. 
• Share examples of how accessibility can result in better product design for everyone. 

• Duration: 3 hours

Module 9: User Research and Personas

• Topics Covered:
  • Discussion on conducting user research.
  • Creating user personas- sharing rules and best practices. 
  • Creating user personas for your Capstone Project. 
• Duration: 3 hours

Module 10: User Flows, Information Architecture & Site Map

• Topics Covered:
  • Discussion on User Flow Mapping 
  • Discussion on Information architecture principles.
  • Discussion on site map. 
  • Creating user flows for your Capstone Project. 
• Duration: 3 hours

Module 11: Deep dive into Figma: Part 2- Introduction to Components and Variants 

• Topics Covered:
  • How to create components and variants
  • Components vs Variants: use case based on scenarios.
• Duration: 3 hours

Module 12: Wireframing and Prototyping

• Topics Covered:
  • Creating wireframes to plan layout and structure.
  • Prototyping for interactive user experiences.
• Duration: 3 hours

Module 13: Deep dive into Figma: Part 3- Introduction to Variables

• Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to Variables.
  • Styles vs Variables: use cases based on scenarios.
• Duration: 3 hours

Module 14: Deep dive into Figma: Part 4- Introduction to Design System 

• Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to Design Systems- sharing design systems of major tech companies. 
  • Introduction to Atomic Design- how to create a mini design system for your projects. 
  • How to adopt an existing design system in your projects. 
• Duration: 3 hours

Module 15: Introduction to Product Management: discussion on Design Sprints, SCRUM & Agile methodology

• Topics Covered:
  • How design sprints work in tech companies.
  • Introduction to SCRUM.
  • Agile vs Waterfall: when to use which one. 
• Duration: 3 hours

Module 16: Responsive Design

• Topics Covered:
  • Designing for different screen sizes.
  • Responsive design principles.
• Duration: 3 hours

Module 17: Follow up on Capstone Project

• Topics Covered:
  • Share the skeleton of the UX Case Study. 
  • Review student’s progress on the UX case study. 
• Duration: 3 hours

Module 18: Portfolio Preparation Part 1: Website Landing page design 

• Topics Covered:
  • Create unique landing pages in Figma share them in Behance/Dribble, and submit them in Themeforest. 
  • Discussion on how to replicate popular design trends. 

• Duration: 3 hours

Module 19: Discussion on design trends- Skeuomorphism, Neomorphism & Glassmorphism. 

• Topics Covered:
  • Discussion on popular design trends. 
  • Create UIs using Neomorphism and Glassmorphism and upload them in Behance/Dribble. 
• Duration: 3 hours

Module 20: Portfolio Preparation Part 2: Mobile App UI Design 

• Topics Covered:
  • Create Mobile APP UI screens in Figma and share in Behance/Dribbble, submit in Themeforest. 
  • Discussion on how to replicate popular design trends. 

• Duration: 3 hours

Module 21: Portfolio Preparation Part 3: Smartwatch App UI design 

• Topics Covered:
  • Create Smartwatch App UI screens in Figma and share in Behance/Dribble, submit in Themeforest. 
  • Discussion on how to replicate popular design trends. 

• Duration: 3 hours

Module 22: Portfolio Preparation Part 4: Smart TV and Vision Pro App UI design 

• Topics Covered:
  • Create App UI screens for Smart TV and Vision Pro in Figma and share in Behance/Dribble, submit in Themeforest. 
  • Discussion on how to replicate popular design trends. 

• Duration: 3 hours

Module 23: Introduction to Freelancing 

• Topics Covered:
  • How to update an account in Fiverr/Upwork.
  • How to bid for jobs in Upwork.
  • How to create a gig in Fiverr. 

• Duration: 3 hours

Module 24: Updating CV and Prepare for Job Interviews 

• Topics Covered:
  • How to analyze job posts. 
  • How to update CV based on job posts. 
  • How to prepare for interviews. 

• Duration: 3 hours

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I register for multiple courses?

Yes, you can register for up to two courses of your choice.

Is there an overlap in class schedules for multiple courses?

The course schedule is published in the notice section of the website.

What are the available payment methods for online enrollment?

You can pay in cash or online using the “Bkash to Bank” option. 

Are evening batches available for job holders?

Yes, evening batches are available. Please visit the website’s notice board to see the routine. 

Can I switch between online and offline classes?

You cannot switch between online and offline. You have to continue in one shift at a time.

How will admission be confirmed?

If you receive a confirmation email, your admission is confirmed.

Will classes be conducted in locations other than the chosen one?

No, classes will be conducted only at the chosen location.

What is the profile of the trainers?

The trainers are from the chosen faculty, along with industrial experts.

What is the deadline for enrollment?

The enrollment process will remain open until all seats are filled. There is no specific deadline, but once the capacity is reached, enrollment will close automatically.

Can I enroll physically?

To enroll physically, please visit the Multipurpose Building IT Business Incubator CUET on the third floor (rooms 301 and 302).

Will a recording of the sessions be available?

Yes, after each class, you will receive a recording, and you will have lifetime access to it