Class Modules - UI/UX Design With Figma

Month 1: Foundation

Class 1: UI/UX Design Fundamentals

Focus: Introduction to Design Principles

• Theory: UI vs UX differences, visual hierarchy, color theory basics
• Practice: Analyze 3 popular apps, create design principles reference
• Tools: Figma account setup, interface overview
• Homework: Research 5 good/bad interface examples
• Deliverable: Design analysis worksheet

Class 2: Design Thinking Process

Focus: User-Centered Design Methodology

• Theory: 5 stages of design thinking, empathy mapping techniques
• Practice: Design thinking workshop, create empathy maps
• Tools: Research templates, brainstorming methods
• Homework: Choose app to redesign, document current problems
• Deliverable: Problem identification report

Class 3: Figma Interface & Basic Tools

Focus: Figma Foundation Skills

• Theory: Interface tour, tool overview, file organization
• Practice: Create 10 icons, design basic logo
• Tools: Shape tools, text tool, selection tools
• Homework: Practice shortcuts, recreate 5 logos
• Deliverable: Icon library and logo recreation

Class 4: Frames, Layers & Organization

Focus: Structure and Organization

• Theory: Frames vs groups, layer hierarchy, naming conventions
• Practice (105 mins): Mobile wireframe structure, complex design organization
• Tools: Frame tool, layer panel, grouping functions
• Homework: Business card design with proper layers
• Deliverable: Organized wireframe structure

Class 5: Colors, Typography & Styles

Focus: Visual System Foundation

• Theory: Color psychology, typography scales, accessibility
• Practice: Create color palette, build typography system
• Tools: Color styles, text styles, style organization
• Homework: Research color psychology, create mood boards
• Deliverable: Complete color and typography system

Class 6: Components & Variants

Focus: Reusable Design Elements

• Theory: Component theory, variants concept, documentation
• Practice: Build button system, create form inputs
• Tools: Component creation, variant properties, instances
• Homework: Design icon and card components
• Deliverable: Component library with variants

Class 7: Complex Components & Auto-Layout

Focus: Advanced Component Systems

• Theory: Auto-layout principles, responsive behavior
• Practice: Navigation components, auto-layout cards
• Tools: Auto-layout settings, nested systems, alignment
• Homework: Apply auto-layout to existing components
• Deliverable: Responsive component system

Class 8: Design System Assembly

Focus: Complete System Organization

• Theory: Design system structure, documentation standards
• Practice: Assemble design system, create documentation
• Tools: File organization, asset libraries, team sharing
• Assessment: Design system presentation (30 mins)
• Deliverable: Complete documented design system

Month 2: Application

Class 9: User Research Methods

Focus: Understanding Users

• Theory: Research methods, persona creation, competitive analysis
• Practice: Conduct interviews, create 3 personas
• Tools: Research templates, persona frameworks
• Homework: Complete competitive analysis, survey users
• Deliverable: User research report with personas

Class 10: Information Architecture

Focus: Content Structure and Navigation

• Theory: Site mapping, card sorting, navigation principles
• Practice: Create site map, design user flows
• Tools: Flow diagrams, mapping templates
• Homework: Test architecture with users, refine structure
• Deliverable: Complete information architecture

Class 11: Low-Fidelity Wireframing

Focus: Rapid Structure Design

• Theory: Wireframing best practices, content prioritization
• Practice: Create 8 key screen wireframes, iteration practice
• Tools: Basic shapes, annotation methods
• Homework: Complete all screen wireframes, get feedback
• Deliverable: Complete low-fidelity wireframe set

Class 12: High-Fidelity Wireframing

Focus: Detailed Structure Design

• Theory: High-fidelity approach, interaction specifications
• Practice: Convert to high-fidelity, add annotations
• Tools: Detailed wireframe techniques, specification methods
• Homework: Refine based on testing, prepare for visual design
• Deliverable: High-fidelity wireframes with specifications

Class 13: Visual Design Application

Focus: Applying Visual Systems

• Theory: Visual hierarchy in practice, consistency maintenance
• Practice: Apply design system to 4 screens
• Tools: Style application, visual consistency checking
• Homework: Complete visual design for all screens
• Deliverable: High-fidelity visual designs

Class 14: Advanced Visual Techniques

Focus: Sophisticated Visual Design

• Theory: Micro-interactions, UI states, advanced layouts
• Practice: Design interactions, create UI states
• Tools: Advanced styling, state design, animation planning
• Homework: Apply techniques to all screens, create dark mode
• Deliverable: Complete UI with all states and interactions

Class 15: Basic Prototyping

Focus: Interactive Connections

• Theory: Prototyping basics, transition types
• Practice: Create 10-screen prototype, mobile testing
• Tools: Hotspots, transitions, overlay creation
• Homework: Complete all screen connections, user testing
• Deliverable: Basic interactive prototype

Class 16: Advanced Prototyping

Focus: Sophisticated Interactions

• Theory: Smart animate, component interactions, variables
• Practice: Implement advanced animations, form interactions
• Tools: Smart animate, component states, conditional logic
• Assessment: Prototype demonstration (30 mins)
• Deliverable: Advanced interactive prototype

Month 3: Mastery & Portfolio

Class 17: Mobile Design Principles

Focus: Platform-Specific Design

• Theory: iOS/Android guidelines, touch targets, mobile optimization
• Practice: Platform-specific adaptations, mobile testing
• Tools: Platform templates, mobile preview
• Homework: Test on devices, refine based on guidelines
• Deliverable: Platform-optimized mobile designs

Class 18: Responsive Design Systems

Focus: Multi-Device Adaptation

• Theory: Responsive strategies, breakpoints, progressive disclosure
• Practice: Create tablet/desktop versions, adaptive components
• Tools: Responsive design techniques, breakpoint management
• Homework: Complete responsive system, test across devices
• Deliverable: Complete responsive design system

Class 19: Variables & Advanced Features

Focus: Design Automation and Efficiency

• Theory: Variables, modes, expressions, advanced auto-layout
• Practice: Implement variable-driven themes, advanced components
• Tools: Variables panel, expressions, plugin integration
• Homework: Apply variables throughout system, explore plugins
• Deliverable: Variable-driven design system

Class 20: Developer Handoff

Focus: Design-to-Development Workflow

• Theory: Specifications, asset export, collaboration workflows
• Practice: Create handoff package, specification documentation
• Tools: Inspect mode, export settings, documentation tools
• Homework: Organize files, create developer guidelines
• Deliverable: Complete developer handoff package

Class 21: Case Study Creation

Focus: Design Process Documentation

• Theory: Case study structure, storytelling, impact measurement
• Practice: Create comprehensive case study, visual storytelling
• Tools: Documentation templates, presentation design
• Homework: Complete case study, gather portfolio projects
• Deliverable: Professional case study

Class 22: Portfolio Design & Presentation

Focus: Professional Portfolio Development

• Theory: Portfolio strategy, personal branding, interview preparation
• Practice: Design portfolio site, create presentations
• Tools: Portfolio platforms, presentation tools
• Homework: Complete portfolio, practice presentations
• Deliverable: Professional portfolio website

Class 23: Professional Practice

Focus: Industry Workflows and Career Development

• Theory: Design operations, team collaboration, business impact
• Practice: Workflow documentation, client scenarios
• Tools: Collaboration tools, project management
• Homework: Network with community, apply to opportunities
• Deliverable: Professional workflow documentation

Class 24: Final Presentations & Next Steps

Focus: Showcase and Future Planning

• Presentations: Student presentations (15 mins each)
• Feedback: Peer critique and instructor feedback
• Planning: Career planning, continuous learning strategies
• Assessment: Final portfolio evaluation
• Deliverable: Complete professional portfolio and presentation