Softwareentwickler UX/UI

Phase 1 UX/UI basics, methodology

Fundamentals and methodologies of UX/UI design

Good to have you here! Get to know us and the other course participants. Together we'll start with the basics and tools from the areas of UX and UI. We'll show you how to use typography, iconography, colors and Gestalt principles in digital websites or apps to visualize your ideas.

Learn the Design Thinking method to solve problems and generate new ideas that convince users and are market-oriented. We will practice how to set up and run exciting workshops on the topic and improve your presentation skills.

Phase 2 User research, UX in-depth

Deep dive into UX designUser research

Building on the first phase, you will now deepen your knowledge in the area of user experience. Learn how to build empathy with your users through user research and user-centered design, better understand their needs and incorporate the findings into your further conceptual work.

You deepen your expertise by creating user personas, flows or journeys. "Content is king" - that's why we look at how you can also pick up your users' content through UX writing and UX storytelling.

Phase 3 Accessibility, design ethics

Ethical design for and with people

In phase 3 you will learn more complex features in Figma and how to make your designs and concepts responsive and accessible to provide a good user experience for people with disabilities.

We will look at "dark" and "light" patterns in design and learn what responsibility designers have with their work.

Phase 4 Design systems, prototyping & usability testing

Scale and implement designs

You have already gained a good, solid knowledge. Now you learn what a design system is and how to create it. In a practical project you will create a component-based system together with the other participants and learn how to make your designs interactive with the help of prototyping.

User testing can be used to measure whether your concept and design meet the needs of the users. You will perform your first own testing and gain insights. Another practical project will help you to deepen the skills you have learned and to build up your personal portfolio and is good preparation for your final project.

Phase 5 Basics of web development, agile methods

Understand programming and agile working methods

In order to understand how your concepts and designs are implemented, you will get to know technologies such as HTML and CSS in practice in the web development excursion. You will build empathy for the work of developers and learn how to work successfully with them.

At the end of the phase, you will learn about agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban and the workflow of UX/UI designers.

Phase 6 Career & self-management

Create your UX/UI design portfolio

In this phase we will focus on your future career as a UX/UI designer. You will learn how to create a case study and get tips on how to build your portfolio. We will look at how the work in the project, product and consulting environment differs from each other.

Additionally, you will learn different methods to establish a good time management in practice. In your future job it can always be stressful, so you will learn how to keep a cool head in stressful and pressured situations.

Phase 7 Final Project

Your finale at the graduation event

Your final project, which you also prepare as a case study, is the first step towards your personal portfolio. In addition to your CV, this is an important tool on the way to your UX/UI job. And of course you will also receive a certificate that confirms your skills. Now it's your turn: are you ready to create new experiences for users?