What are some online resources to learn UI design?
To learn UI design, there are numerous online resources and courses available, each offering different approaches and levels of commitment. Here are some notable options:
Free Courses and Resources
Figma 101: 7-Day Free Email Course
This course from Designlab provides daily lessons on using Figma for UX/UI design, covering topics like wireframes and clickable prototypes1.
Learn Design with Figma
Figma's own course offers 12 lessons, design exercises, and access to an online community for feedback and support1.
Adobe XD 101: 7-Day Free Email Course
Similar to Figma 101, this course teaches Adobe XD skills over a week, focusing on high-fidelity designs and prototyping1.
LearnUX
LearnUX provides video lessons on UX/UI topics, including usability, user testing, and UI design principles1.
Design Better by InVision
InVision offers free downloadable eBooks on various design topics, such as Product Design and Design Thinking1.
Accenture’s User Experience Design Course on Future Learn
This course provides a foundational understanding of UX design and its impact on business, available for free on the FutureLearn platform1.
Paid Courses and Programs
Springboard UX/UI Design Career Track
A 9-month bootcamp that includes mentorship, real client projects, and a job guarantee. It costs $13,860 (or $11,900 if paid upfront)23.
BrainStation’s UI Design Course
An 8-week course with live weekly sessions, hands-on projects, and a focus on Figma. It costs $3,750 (or $332/month)2.
Skillshare UI Design Courses
Skillshare offers a wide range of UI design courses, including UI Design Essentials in Figma and Adobe Illustrator CC Masterclass, for a monthly subscription of $8.2523.
Supercharge Design UI Design Bundle
This bundle includes multiple courses on UI design, such as UI Design Demo Videos Vault and UI Grids & Layouts Masterclass, starting at $9972.
Learn.UI Design Online Video Course
A comprehensive video-based course with over 36 hours of lessons, community feedback, and a redesign vault, priced between $1,000 and $2,00023.
CareerFoundry UI Design Program
A program designed to take you from novice to professional, including mentorship, practical projects, and a job guarantee, with a focus on both UI design theory and application3.
Chegg Skills (formerly Thinkful)
A six to seven-month course combining UI and UX design, requiring 5-10 hours of study per week, and preparing students for job readiness3.
Experience Haus
A 10-week course with live workshops, real client briefs, and interactive user interviews, offering a collaborative learning environment3.
Google: Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites (Coursera)
Part of Google's UX Design certificate program, this course covers responsive design, wireframes, and prototypes over four modules3.
Flexible Learning Platforms
Udemy
Offers various UI design courses, such as the "Principles and Practices for Great UI Design" course, which is affordable and packed with fundamental principles3.
Domestika
Provides a range of UX/UI design courses with a flexible learning pace and an annual subscription of $119.99. Courses include Interface Design for Websites and Apps, and Digital Art Direction2.
Designlab
Offers courses like Prototyping in Figma and Advanced Figma, taught through async lessons or live lectures, with practical projects and peer group sessions3.
These resources cater to different learning styles and commitment levels, allowing you to choose the best fit for your needs.