UI/UX Design Course 2026 - From Basics to Advanced
Master UI/UX design from user research and design thinking to Figma mastery, design systems, accessibility, and developer handoff. A complete 12-module professional curriculum covering UX foundations, visual design, prototyping, usability testing, and portfolio building. Learn to design real products from scratch!
What's Inside Every Lesson?
Every topic is designed so complete beginners can follow along step by step
Interactive Code Editor
Write & run real code in the browser - no setup needed
Practice After Every Topic
Hands-on exercises reinforce what you just learned
Q&A Flip Cards
Common questions answered with simple explanations
Module Quizzes
Test your knowledge before moving to the next module
Mini Projects
Build real apps - a calculator, to-do list, and more
Visual Diagrams
Concepts explained with clear, annotated diagrams
Who This Course Is For
For aspiring product designers, developers improving their design eye, and product managers who work with design teams. UX is one of the fastest-growing tech roles globally.
Prerequisites
No coding required. Curiosity about user behavior and design aesthetics is the main prerequisite.
First published May 2024 · Updated 2026
What You'll Learn
- UX foundations, design thinking, and user-centered design
- User research methods — interviews, personas, and journey mapping
- Visual design — color theory, typography, and spacing systems
- Figma mastery — components, Auto Layout, variants, and Dev Mode
- Design systems — tokens, component libraries, and Atomic Design
- Accessibility and inclusive design (WCAG 2.2)
- Usability testing, A/B testing, and UX metrics
- Product thinking, developer handoff, and career preparation
Career Opportunities
Course Modules Overview
UX Foundations & Design Thinking
8 topics
User Research & Insights
8 topics
User Flows, Journey Maps & Information Architecture
8 topics
UI Design Foundations — Color, Typography & Space
9 topics
Layout, Grids & Responsive Design
8 topics
Wireframing & Prototyping
9 topics
Mastering Figma
10 topics
Design Systems
9 topics
Component Design & Interaction Design
9 topics
Accessibility & Inclusive Design
8 topics
Usability Testing & UX Metrics
9 topics
Product Thinking, Developer Handoff & Career
9 topics
Complete all 12 modules to unlock your course completion certificate
Course Curriculum
12 comprehensive modules covering everything from basics to advanced topics
UX Foundations & Design Thinking
Build your UX foundation — learn design thinking, user-centered design, the Double Diamond model, and set up your Figma workspace.
User Research & Insights
Master user research — learn to plan studies, conduct interviews, build personas, and turn raw data into actionable design decisions.
User Flows, Journey Maps & Information Architecture
Structure information and map user journeys — learn IA, navigation design, task flows, journey maps, and service blueprints.
UI Design Foundations — Color, Typography & Space
Master the visual building blocks — color theory, typography, spacing systems, and visual hierarchy for interface design.
Layout, Grids & Responsive Design
Learn layout and grids — master responsive design strategy, mobile-first thinking, breakpoints, and common layout patterns.
Wireframing & Prototyping
Go from sketch to interactive prototype — learn wireframing at every fidelity level and Figma prototyping techniques.
Mastering Figma
Master Figma end-to-end — components, variants, Auto Layout, variables, collaboration workflows, and developer handoff features.
Design Systems
Build a production-ready design system — from design tokens and Atomic Design to component libraries, documentation, and code integration.
Component Design & Interaction Design
Design production-quality components — buttons, forms, cards, states, micro-interactions, and animation principles.
Accessibility & Inclusive Design
Make your designs accessible to everyone — master WCAG 2.2, color contrast, keyboard navigation, screen readers, and inclusive design.
Usability Testing & UX Metrics
Validate your designs with real users — learn usability testing, A/B testing, UX metrics, analytics tools, and stakeholder communication.
Product Thinking, Developer Handoff & Career
Think like a product designer — learn feature prioritization, developer handoff, design specs, portfolio building, and interview preparation.
Your Learning Roadmap
Follow this structured path - from first concepts to production-ready mastery
Learn UX foundations, user research, information architecture, and visual design principles
Master Figma, wireframing, prototyping, layout systems, and design systems
Build production components, accessibility, usability testing, and career preparation
Learn UX foundations, user research, information architecture, and visual design principles
Master Figma, wireframing, prototyping, layout systems, and design systems
Build production components, accessibility, usability testing, and career preparation
Tools & Technologies
Essential tools you'll master during this course
Figma
Industry-standard collaborative design tool
Miro
Online whiteboard for journey maps & brainstorming
Maze
Remote usability testing platform
Hotjar
Heatmaps, recordings & user behavior analytics
Storybook
Component documentation & testing environment
Stark
Accessibility checker Figma plugin
Ready to Start Learning?
Begin your journey with Module 1 and build your skills step by step. Completely free, no registration required.
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