Product Design (UI/UX) Course Outline: 

This course curriculum provides a comprehensive introduction to the exciting world of Product Design, focusing on both User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) principles. Over eight weeks, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to design user-centered digital products. The course will be delivered through a blended learning approach, with two in-person and one virtual session per week.
Learning Objectives:
● Understand the core principles of UI and UX design.
● Apply design thinking methodologies to solve user problems.
● Conduct user research to gather valuable insights.
● Develop user personas and user journey maps.
● Create low-fidelity and high-fidelity wireframes and prototypes.
● Apply basic UI design principles such as typography, color theory, and layout.
● Design user interfaces that are intuitive, usable, and aesthetically pleasing.
● Collaborate effectively with developers and other stakeholders.

Introduction to Product Design
Introduction to UI/UX Design: Understanding the different roles and their responsibilities within product development.
The Design Thinking Process: A framework for user-centered product development. (Introduction & Activity)
Identifying User Needs: Understanding the importance of user research and various research methodologies.
User Research & Persona Development
Conducting User Research: Different user research methods like surveys, interviews, and usability testing. (Activity: Design a User Survey)
User Persona Development: Creating user personas to represent your target audience. (Workshop: Build a User Persona)
Information Architecture & User Flows
Information Architecture: Structuring and organizing content for optimal user experience.
User Flows: Mapping out user journeys and interaction pathways within a product. (Activity: User Flow Mapping for a Simple App)
Low-Fidelity Wireframing & Prototyping
Introduction to Wireframing: Different types of wireframes and their uses.
Wireframing Tools: Exploring popular wireframing software and online tools.
(Hands-on Session: Creating Low-Fidelity Wireframes).
Introduction to Prototyping: Building interactive prototypes to simulate user interaction.
User Interface Design Fundamentals
Visual Design Principles: Exploring color theory, typography, layout, and white space.
UI Design Elements: Understanding the role of buttons, icons, forms, and other UI components. (Activity: Design a Mobile App Screen based on User Persona)
High-Fidelity Prototyping & Usability Testing
Creating High-Fidelity Prototypes: Using design software to create more realistic and interactive prototypes.
Introduction to Usability Testing: Understanding the importance of testing prototypes with real users. (Demonstration of a Usability Testing Session)
Design Iteration & Refinement
Analyzing Usability Testing Results: Identifying user pain points and opportunities for improvement.
Design Iteration & Refinement: Making changes to your design based on user feedback. (Workshop: Redesigning an App Screen based on Mock Usability Test
Results)
Design Handoff & Portfolio Development
Design Handoff to Developers: Preparing your design for development.
Building Your Design Portfolio: Showcase your design skills and projects to land your dream job.
Course Wrap-up & Career Resources: Q&A session and discussion of career paths in UI/UX design.

• Duration: (Two months
• Instructor: (Mr Okelola Kamoldeen .)