Design Champs+

Plus members get access to this course and dozens of other exclusive courses, live events, community channels, and discounts on cool stuff.

Design Champs+

Plus members get access to this course and dozens of other exclusive courses, live events, community channels, and discounts on cool stuff.

Design Champs+

Plus members get access to this course and dozens of other exclusive courses, live events, community channels, and discounts on cool stuff.

Design Champs+

Plus members get access to this course and dozens of other exclusive courses, live events, community channels, and discounts on cool stuff.

Details

9

lessons

56 min

of content

Beginner

difficulty

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

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Get access to valuable resources, tutorials, and a supportive community to help you grow and excel in your design skills.

Get started with Design Champs today

Get access to valuable resources, tutorials, and a supportive community to help you grow and excel in your design skills.

Get started with Design Champs today

Get access to valuable resources, tutorials, and a supportive community to help you grow and excel in your design skills.