UX Design 101 teaches you to design for digital interfaces. In these foundational learning resources, we’ll span the gamut of digital product design from Design Principles, to Design Thinking, to UX Design processes and Accessibility best practices. In less time than most of us spend commuting each day, you’ll have everything you need to take your first steps in a UX Design career.
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Module 1: What is UX Design?
Digital Design or Web Design? UI Design or UX Design? This first module begins your learning with a wide lens. Here, you’ll find overarching design concepts that will last your entire career. They’re fairly simple to understand, but are skills that you’ll continually refine for years.
- The Elements & Principles of Design in Web Design
- Dive in deeper with these short explainers on specific Elements of Design:
- 2 Minute Explainer: Element of Color
- 2 Minute Explainer: Element of Space
- 2 Minute Explainer: Element of Line
- 2 Minute Explainer: Element of Texture
- 2 Minute Explainer: Element of Form
- 2 Minute Explainer: Element of Shape
- 2 Minute Explainer: Element of Motion
- Dive in deeper with these short explainers on specific Elements of Design:
- All About Design Thinking & Your Framework for Putting It Into Practice
- Learn about design thinking by looking at how other large companies use it. Finish with a framework you can use to repeat the process yourself.
Module 2: Research & Planning for Design
This learning module is in-progress! We’re actively building out the content as you’re reading this.
Really.
- How to Create a Journey Map (and the Benefits)
- Experience Maps vs. Journey Maps
- Get a quick primer on the basics (and differences) between two of the most popular mapping techniques in user experience design.
References and Further Reading
- Tomita, Kei. “Principles and elements of visual design: A review of the literature on visual design of instructional materials.” Research Gate. Educational Studies, IERS, International Christian University, 2015.
- Hu, Meidor. “Elements of Design.” Art 101. University of Hawaii. Accessed 28 April 2020.
- Ware, Colin. Visual Thinking for Design, Morgan Kaufmann, 2008.
- Lohr, Linda L. Creating Graphics for Learning and Performance: Lessons in Visual Literacy (2nd Edition), Pearson, 2008.
- Gatto, Joseph A., et al. Exploring Visual Design: The Elements and Principles (4th Edition), Davis Publications, 2011.
- Lamp, Lucy. “Design in Art: Repetition, Pattern, and Rhythm.” Sophia Learning. Sofia Learning, LLC. Accessed 2 April 2020.
- “The business value of design.” McKinsey Quarterly. McKinsey & Company. 2018
- “Enterprise Design Thinking.” IBM Design. Visited September 2020.
- “Introduction to Design Thinking.” SAP User Experience Community. SAP. 2012
- “Design Thinking.” IDEO. Visited September 2020.
- Dehner, Craig. “Motion Design is the Future of UI.” Prototypr. Medium. 2016.
- Knight, Westley. “Using Animation.” UX for Developers How to Integrate User-Centered Design Principles Into Your Day-to-Day Development Work. APRESS, 2019. 121.
- Morgan, Herman. “Motion Design and Its Impact on User Experience.” UXmatters. 2018.
- “Understanding motion.” Material Design. Google LLC. Accessed July 6, 2020.
- Naimark, Jonas, “Motion Design Doesn’t Have to be Hard.” Google Design. Medium. 2018.