UI Design Fundamentals
UI Design Fundamentals
Details
9
lessons
56 min
of content
Beginner
difficulty
Lifetime access
Future updates
Private community
Monthly live UI design events
A certificate of completion
Topics
UI Design
Figma
Instructor

Jesse Showalter
What is this course about?
The UI Design Fundamentals course is your guide to mastering the foundational principles of visual design that every UI/UX designer needs. Through a series of carefully structured chapters, you’ll explore essential design concepts and learn how to create visually appealing and highly functional interfaces. This course goes beyond theory to provide you with actionable insights that you can apply to your designs immediately.
From understanding the core elements of balance, alignment, and proximity to mastering the use of color, typography, and negative space, each lesson is packed with techniques that will enhance your design skills. You'll learn how to establish a clear hierarchy, apply repetition for cohesion, and use contrast to draw attention to key elements. Plus, we’ll dive into advanced topics like lighting and shadows to give your designs depth and realism.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid grasp of the principles that make up effective UI design, and you’ll be ready to put them into practice with a hands-on design exercise. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this course will lay the foundation you need to create beautiful, functional, and user-friendly designs.
Requirements
A free Figma account
No prior design experience required
Just a laptop and a desire to create beautiful digital products
What you'll learn
Principles of layout, alignment, and spacing
Visual hierarchy and structuring content clearly
Color theory and how to use color intentionally in UI
Typography basics for screen design
Common UI components and patterns
How to use Figma to apply everything you learn
Tips for making your designs more consistent and professional
Who is this course for?
Beginners starting a career in UI/UX or product design
Graphic designers transitioning to digital
Developers and no-code creators who want to improve UI skills
Freelancers looking to boost the visual quality of their client work
Anyone tired of guessing what looks “good” in UI design