This course is divided into two parts:

Part 1: Principles of User Experience Design

In the first part, we will dive into UX Design principles, this will be loosely based on the Nielsen Heuristics:

1. Real-world references, mental models, and how to use them
2. Jakob’s Law – why other pages are important to your own
3. Consistency is key
4. Hick’s Law – working with choice and limitation
5. The magic number is 4 !
6. Common page positioning & scanning patterns
7. Feedback and system status
8. Error prevention
9. Error handling
10. A word on dopamine & ethical design
11. EXERCISE(+Figma File)–> We are building a wireframe with Figma!

Part 2: Principles of User Interface Design

In the second part, we will learn about UX Design Principles. This part is mainly based on Gestalt Theory:

1. Aesthetic-Usability Effect – Why even bother?
2. What is Visual Hierarchy?
3. Law of Prägnanz – Simplicity is key!
4. Law of Similarity – use colour, size, and shape to create a design system
5. A little more on text- and touch target size
6. Law of Proximity – Spacing systems and grids
7. Law of Common Region – Creating sections and adding structure to your layout
8. Von Restorff Effect – Drawing attention where you need it
9. Law of Common Fate – Behavioural prediction
10. Visceral reaction – Emotion in your design
11. EXERCISE(+Figma File)–> We are transforming a wireframe to UI Design with Figma.

Part 3: A few little extras

As a little gift, here are some extras from my other courses to dive a little deeper into some of the subjects we have touched. Enjoy!