User Interface Design and Prototyping

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User Interface Design and Prototyping

This course is part of Microsoft UX Design Professional Certificate

Instructor: Microsoft

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

64 reviews

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

95%

Most learners liked this course

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Figma (Design Software)

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24 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, you will create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, using Figma and Fluent 2 Design.

This module focuses on the "Prototype" stage of the design thinking process. Learners will explore the difference between wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, understand prototyping fidelity and tools, and apply these skills to create solutions for a design problem.

What's included

11 videos6 readings7 assignments

11 videos Total 52 minutes

Introduction to User Interface Design and Prototyping 3 minutes
What is prototyping? 6 minutes
From sketch to interactive prototype 3 minutes
Choosing the right prototying tool 6 minutes
Why start with low-fidelity prototypes? 6 minutes
Wireframing techniques and best practies 6 minutes
Wireframe to mockup: Adding visual polish 3 minutes
Mockup design tips and tricks 9 minutes
Why conduct usability testing? 5 minutes
Usability testing plan 4 minutes
Wireframes and mockups wrap up 3 minutes

6 readings Total 50 minutes

User Interface Design and Prototyping syllabus 5 minutes
UX Glossary 5 minutes
Wireframes, mockup, and prototypes: A beginner's guide 10 minutes
Low-fi vs mid-fi vs. high-fi prototypes 10 minutes
From rough sketch to polished prototype: A case study 10 minutes
Usability testing 101: A beginner's guide 10 minutes

7 assignments Total 205 minutes

Introduction to prototyping 10 minutes
Activity: Fidelity levels 15 minutes
Prototyping fidelity and tools 10 minutes
Wireframing solutions 10 minutes
Usability testing fundamentals 10 minutes
Project: Wireframing for the grocery shopping app 120 minutes
Wireframes and mockups 30 minutes

This module dives into the world of design systems and style guides, crucial tools for maintaining consistency and efficiency in UX design.

What's included

9 videos3 readings6 assignments

9 videos Total 41 minutes

Module introduction: Design systems and style guides 3 minutes
The importance of consistency in UX design 5 minutes
The challenges of design projects 5 minutes
What is a design system? 3 minutes
Design system exploration 5 minutes
Live tour Fluent 2 design system 7 minutes
The role of style guides in design systems 5 minutes
Style guide case study 5 minutes
Style guides wrap up 3 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

The benefits of design systems 10 minutes
Anatomy of a design system 10 minutes
Essential elements of a style guide 10 minutes

6 assignments Total 195 minutes

The power of consistency 10 minutes
Activity: Create a simple design system 15 minutes
Unveiling design systems 10 minutes
Style guides: The language of design 10 minutes
Project: Style guide integration for the grocery shopping app 120 minutes
Style guides 30 minutes

This module dives into the world of interactive prototyping, equipping you with the skills to bring your static mockups to life. Through a series of lessons, you'll explore popular prototyping tools, understand the power of interactivity, and learn to craft prototypes that clearly communicate your design vision.

What's included

8 videos3 readings6 assignments

8 videos Total 34 minutes

Module introduction: Interactive prototypes 2 minutes
Why interactive prototypes matter 5 minutes
From mockup to prototype: Adding magic 3 minutes
Exploring popular prototyping tools 5 minutes
Bringing your mockups to life 5 minutes
Prototyping tutorial 5 minutes
Polishing for clarity and usability 6 minutes
Interactive prototypes wrap up 3 minutes

3 readings Total 30 minutes

When to use interactive prototypes 10 minutes
Choosing the right prototyping tool 10 minutes
Designing for usability in prototypes 10 minutes

6 assignments Total 195 minutes

The power of interaction 10 minutes
Unveiling prototype tools 10 minutes
Case study: Iterative prototyping 15 minutes
Refining your prototype 10 minutes
Project: Interactive prototype for the grocery shopping app 120 minutes
Interactive prototypes 30 minutes

This module focuses on the crucial aspects of evaluating and refining designs - user testing and design critiques. It will equip learners with the skills to gather valuable feedback and iterate on their prototypes for an optimal user experience.

What's included

8 videos6 readings5 assignments1 peer review

8 videos Total 32 minutes

Module introduction: Design critiques and user testing 2 minutes
Why user testing matters 5 minutes
Setting up a simple user test session 6 minutes
Different types of user testing 3 minutes
Effective design critiques: Giving and receiving feedback 6 minutes
Iterating on designs based on user feedback 3 minutes
Design critiques and user testing wrap up 3 minutes
User Interface Design and Prototyping summary 5 minutes

6 readings Total 60 minutes

User testing methods every UX designer should know 10 minutes
Crafting effective user testing questions 10 minutes
User testing reveals unexpected pain points in e-commerce checkout 10 minutes
The do's and don'ts of design critiques 10 minutes
A critique case study 10 minutes
How design iteration improved a mobile app 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 70 minutes

The power of user testing 10 minutes
User testing strategies 10 minutes
The art of design critiques 10 minutes
Putting it all together 10 minutes
Design critiques and user testing 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 120 minutes

Grocery shopping app: Interactive prototype 120 minutes

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Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

I really had fun exploring all the UX design courses and it really helped me realize how important it is to be user-centered.

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024

Great information, a ton of reading but needed. I would not know the terminology I know now.

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