Course Detail
Introduction
UI/UX Design is the process of building digital products that are both visually appealing and user-friendly.
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UI (User Interface): Focuses on the look, feel, and layout of a product.
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UX (User Experience): Ensures usability, accessibility, and satisfaction of users.
Figma is a powerful collaborative design tool widely used for creating wireframes, prototypes, and full product designs. With its easy-to-use interface, even beginners with no prior design experience can start building professional-grade designs.
Importance of UI/UX Design
UI/UX Design plays a crucial role in the success of any digital product. Some of the core reasons are:
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Improves user satisfaction and brand loyalty
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Increases engagement and conversions
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Reduces development costs by validating designs early
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Ensures accessibility for all users
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Provides a competitive edge in the market
Uses of UI/UX Design
UI/UX design is applied across almost every digital platform, including:
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Mobile Apps (social, e-commerce, food delivery, health apps)
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Websites and Dashboards
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SaaS Applications (business tools, productivity software)
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Prototypes for startups and entrepreneurs
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Freelance projects for local and global clients
Why Learn UI/UX Design?
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High Demand
Digital product growth has increased the need for UI/UX designers across the globe.
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Career & Freelancing Opportunities
Learn job-ready skills for freelancing platforms and design agencies.
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Research & Prototyping Skills
Gain hands-on experience in creating user personas, journey maps, wireframes, and prototypes.
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Portfolio Building
Create a professional portfolio to showcase your designs and attract clients.
- Accessible Tools
Figma is free, cloud-based, and easy to learn — perfect for beginners and professionals alike.
UI/UX Design Training in Lahore, PK
ICT Trainings Institute, Lahore, provides hands-on training in UI/UX Design with Figma. With a strong focus on real-world projects, career guidance, and freelancing exposure, this course is perfect for anyone aiming to become a UI/UX Designer, whether for professional jobs or freelancing.
UI/UX Design Course Contents
Module 1: Introduction to UI/UX & Figma
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What is UX Design? What is UI Design?
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Difference between Graphic Design, UI, and UX
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Introduction to the Design Thinking Process
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Accessibility in UX
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Overview of Figma interface, frames, layers, pages
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Setting up Figma account, local fonts, and preferences
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Assignment: Compare the UI/UX of two popular apps (e.g., Foodpanda vs. Careem)
Module 2: Figma Essentials & Content Design
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Creating and combining shapes
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Adding & formatting text, importing images
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Applying masks, effects, and gradients
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Importing UI kits and libraries
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Organizing layers and groups
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Creating reusable components and constraints
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Assignment: Design a simple home screen in Figma
Module 3: UX Research, Wireframing & Design Systems
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Conducting UX research & creating user personas
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Mapping user journeys & defining problem statements
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Sketching ideas & creating low-fidelity wireframes
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Designing task flows & layouts
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Building a mini design system (colors, typography, icons, buttons)
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Assignment: Design a 3-screen wireframe for an e-commerce/service app
Module 4: Prototyping, Testing & Adobe XD Overview
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Prototyping in Figma (linking screens, transitions, overlays)
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Creating interactive prototypes for mobile & web
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Usability testing & iteration
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Exporting designs & developer handoff
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Brief introduction to Adobe XD as an alternative tool
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Assignment: Create an interactive prototype with at least 4 screens
Final Project
Design a complete Mobile App or Website in Figma (choose from Food Delivery App, Online Learning Platform, Fitness/Health App, E-Commerce Store, or Portfolio Website).
Deliverables:
Glossary of Key Terms
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Persona: Fictional profile representing the target user.
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Wireframe: A simple screen layout without colors or details.
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Prototype: Clickable simulation of the design.
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User Flow: Steps a user follows to complete a task.
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Design System: Reusable components, typography, and guidelines.
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Usability Testing: Testing with users to identify issues.
Practical Approach
This training follows a hands-on learning methodology. Each module has an assignment/project, and by the end, students complete a full-scale app/website prototype in Figma. Practical examples, freelancing tips, and real-world case studies are included for a career-focused learning experience.