UX Design for Mobile & Web Apps: Beginner's Guide

Overview of interviews, surveys, and usability tests, and when to use each.

How to define goals, recruit participants, and structure your research timeline.

Step-by-step guide to asking the right questions and listening for insights.

Tips for creating clear, unbiased survey questions to gather quantitative feedback.

Practical session on observing users interact with designs, with real case scenarios.

Methods to sift through data and identify key user pain points and needs.

Hands-on exercise to build personas that represent your target audience accurately.

Visualize the user's path through your app or website to spot improvement areas.

How to turn findings into clear, actionable objectives for your design work.

Walkthrough of a real project where research shaped the entire design process.

Introduction to software like Maze and Notion for managing research data efficiently.

Techniques to incorporate user insights into your initial designs without overhauling everything.

How to use size, color, and placement to guide users through your interface.

Building familiarity with consistent patterns, buttons, and navigation elements.

Practical steps to meet WCAG guidelines and make designs usable for everyone.

Creating layouts that adapt smoothly to different screen sizes, from phones to desktops.

When and how to tailor experiences for particular devices or user scenarios.

Exploring how AI is being used in design tools and user interactions today.

Designing small animations and responses that improve user engagement and clarity.

Choosing palettes and fonts that enhance readability and emotional impact.

Real example of how core principles transformed a site's user experience.

Exercise to create a mobile-first design using Figma, applying all key principles.

Basic techniques for quick sketching and translating ideas into digital wireframes.

Tour of the interface, tools, and shortcuts for efficient wireframing.

Build a basic app wireframe focusing on layout and content placement.

Adding visual details, colors, and typography to make designs more realistic.

How to link screens and create simple user flows in Figma.

Methods to conduct remote usability tests on your interactive mockups.

Practical session on refining designs after observing user struggles.

Using comments, version history, and shared libraries in Figma.

Walkthrough of designing and testing a critical e-commerce feature.

End-to-end exercise to create a functional prototype for a mobile app screen.

Using reusable components and responsive constraints for efficient design.

How to prepare and share design files with developers accurately.

Setting up and using design tokens to maintain style across projects.

Simulating team design sessions where you iterate on a shared prototype.

Polishing designs and preparing to showcase your work effectively.

Using analytics to inform design decisions and measure success.

Step-by-step guide to tracking user behavior with tools like Google Analytics.

How to run A/B tests to optimize conversion rates and user engagement.

Exploring augmented reality interfaces with practical examples for mobile apps.

Designing for voice interactions, including conversation flows and error handling.

How AI can tailor user experiences based on behavior and preferences.

Addressing privacy, bias, and user trust in emerging technologies.

Deep dive into how augmented reality was implemented and tested for usability.

Predictions and preparation for evolving user behaviors and technologies.

Tips for showcasing your work to attract employers or clients.

Recommended blogs, podcasts, and online groups to keep learning.

Overview of roles, from junior designer to UX researcher, and growth opportunities.

Apply all skills to create a prototype that incorporates multiple advanced features.

Summary of key takeaways and actionable advice for continuing your design journey.