Interaction Design and Prototyping | UEWD.X416
In this course, we’ll explore the designer’s role in crafting intuitive and visually compelling user interfaces. You'll master essential design principles, including color theory, typography, layout techniques, branding, and interaction fundamentals, all of which shape user experiences in digital media.
These insights will inform the development of effective design strategies and interactive prototypes that resonate with user needs. The curriculum also covers responsive web and mobile design, optimizing graphics, and incorporating motion design to enhance interactivity. You’ll analyze corporate design systems, understand their role in tech-driven markets, and refine your collaborative skills through projects and potential guest sessions with Silicon Valley professionals, including visual and UX designers and researchers.
This course is ideal for graphic designers, web professionals, product managers, web developers, and anyone aspiring to build foundational skills in designing and prototyping engaging interfaces for digital media.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to- Create interactive wireframes and prototypes for web and mobile applications
- Design user-centered interfaces with a focus on interactivity and usability
- Apply visual design principles and implement industry-standard design systems
- Explain the full user experience (UX) design process and the role of interaction and visual designers
- Collaborate effectively with team members, including developers, product managers, and other stakeholders
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Schedule
| Date: | Start Time: | End Time: | Meeting Type: | Location: |
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| Wed, 06-18-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 06-25-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-02-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-09-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-16-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-23-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 07-30-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 08-06-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 08-13-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Wed, 08-20-2025 | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | Live-Online | REMOTE |