Course Summary
This course explores the visual elements of user interface design and how to apply them effectively. Students will learn design principles, color theory, typography, and more to create compelling and intuitive user interfaces.Key Learning Points
- Learn design principles and techniques for creating effective user interfaces
- Explore color theory and typography to create compelling designs
- Gain hands-on experience with design tools and software
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of effective user interface design
- Create visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces
- Apply design principles and techniques to real-world projects
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic computer skills
- Familiarity with design software is helpful but not required
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
Similar Courses
- User Experience Design Essentials - Adobe XD UI UX Design
- Designing Effective Websites
- User Interface Design Certification by Calarts (Coursera)
Related Education Paths
- Graphic Design Certification by Calarts (Coursera)
- Interaction Design Certification by UC San Diego (Coursera)
- UX Design Certification by Georgia Tech (edX)
Notable People in This Field
- Director, Design Lab, UC San Diego
- CEO, User Interface Engineering
- VP Design & General Manager, Cooper Professional Education
Related Books
Description
This design-centric course examines the broad question of what an interface is and what role a designer plays in creating a user interface. Learning how to design and articulate meaning using color, type, and imagery is essential to making interfaces function clearly and seamlessly. Through a series of lectures and visual exercises, you will focus on the many individual elements and components that make up the skillset of an interface designer. By the end of this course, you will be able to describe the key formal elements of clear, consistent, and intuitive UI design, and apply your learned skills to the design of a static screen-based interface.
Outline
- Course and Specialization Overview
- Welcome to the UI/UX Design Specialization
- Course Introduction
- Why Peer Review?
- Peer Review Tips
- How to apply feedback
- About this course
- About the assignments
- Academic Integrity
- Required Tools
- About CalArts and the Program in Graphic Design
- What is peer review?
- Instructor Presence and Staff Support
- Forum Guidelines
- Requesting Peer Reviews
- What IS a user interface anyway?
- Introduction to Week 1
- What is a User Interface?
- The Relationship Between UI and UX
- Roles in UI/UX
- A Brief Historical Overview of Interface Design
- Interface Conventions: Theory
- Interface Conventions: Application
- Template vs Content
- Aesthetics & Functionality
- About UI vs UX graded quiz
- Interface Conventions: Review
- UI vs UX
- Interface Conventions
- Formal Elements of Interface Design
- Introduction to Week 2
- Design Before Design
- Look and Feel
- Language as a design tool
- Color and Shape
- Imagery
- Typography
- Icons
- Project Brief
- Active Elements of Interface Design
- Introduction to Week 3
- Static to Active
- Functionality
- Speed and Style
- Composition and Structure
- Buttons
- Not Buttons
- States and Changes
- Try it Yourself: Define the Interaction
- Pattern Libraries
- Designing Better Buttons
- Try it Yourself: Examine an interface
- Composing the Elements of Interface Design
- Introduction to Week 4
- Invisible Complexity: Making a Whole from Many Parts
- Hierarchy of Content
- Conventions and Expectations
- Structure and Grids
- Platforms and Screen Sizes
- Putting it All Together: Slice 'n' Dice
- Try it yourself: UI Inventory
- Next Steps
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the secrets of creating a visually appealing user interface with the Visual Elements of User Interface Design course on Coursera. This course has received high praise from users for its insightful content, engaging lectures, and practical assignments. Many users have noted the course's emphasis on designing for the user and creating intuitive interfaces as a key aspect that sets it apart from other design courses.Pros from User Reviews
- Insightful content
- Engaging lectures
- Practical assignments
- Emphasis on designing for the user
- Provides a solid foundation in UI design
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material repetitive
- Limited interaction with the instructor
- Some assignments were too challenging for beginners
- Lack of real-world examples
- Course pace may be too slow for experienced designers
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