Learn the skills to become a UX/UI Designer. This course covers design concepts, industry tools like Figma, and research methodologies. Get career-focused training, build a portfolio, and receive one-on-one mentoring and prepare for a career in UX/UI design.
Gain essential skills in UI design for websites and mobile apps, including composition, typography, color, and attention to interactivity. Develop a portfolio showcasing your design projects and earn a NY State-approved certificate in UI Design.
Learn fundamental UX concepts with lectures and collaborative classroom exercises in UX Design in a Day, or pick up skills in one of the essential apps such as Figma or Sketch for creating designs and prototypes.
Learn the skills to become a UX/UI Designer. This course covers design concepts, industry tools like Figma, and research methodologies. Get career-focused training, build a portfolio, and receive one-on-one mentoring and prepare for a career in UX/UI design.
Start learning Figma for UI/UX design. Gain a solid understanding of its capabilities, from creating files, to designing on a grid, working with text/photos/colors, creating components, building prototypes, exporting assets, sharing files, creating animations, and more.
Discover the essence of UX Design. From UX vs. UI to usability testing and prototyping, delve into the intricacies of user experience design. Gain practical skills in research, wireframing, and more. Elevate your design game with this comprehensive course.
Discover the essential features of Sketch. You get hands-on experience designing on a grid system, creating reusable symbols, exporting graphics, building clickable prototypes, and using useful plugins to enhance workflow.
Learn the skills needed to launch a career in UI design in this advanced course. Gain expertise in UI fundamentals, wireframing, visual design concepts, and more. Build your portfolio through hands-on projects and personalized feedback.
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UX Design Research, sketch, prototype, and design the best experience for your audience
Draw hi-fidelity mockups and prototypes in essential UI design tools
Design the UX & UI of websites, apps, and more
In our UX classes, you’ll work as a team to solve user needs, use paper prototypes to verify assumptions, prioritize tasks based on user research, create prototypes with Sketch and InVision, and practice giving client presentations. Work on actual projects and create real prototypes in our UX Design Bootcamp, or get started in our one-day course.
“When I entered the UX Fundamentals class, I felt that I was a complete newbie to the UX field. After I finished the class, not only was I able to finish a prototype that I really love, I'm most likely going to develop it soon.”
Eva Schicker
In our UX classes, you’ll work as a team to solve user needs, use paper prototypes to verify assumptions, prioritize tasks based on user research, create prototypes, and practice giving client presentations.
Our UX classes are all taught by user experience industry professsionals. Learn from their real-world experience and gain valuable practical knowledge.
From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.
I found the course super helpful, and believe the structure is valuable
I learned a lot from Christophe, especially because he explained the lessons in a real-world context with many examples. He went beyond just teaching the tool and its functions.
My experience was great, I learned a lot, and it provided information on how I should look at certain things in order to be productive and enhance the information learned. Thank you!
Awesome class. The instructor was professional, well-articulated, calm, and personable.
My overall experience was very positive. It felt intensive at times, but that’s the nature of two consecutive 6-hour sessions, and no time was wasted.
Dan did such an amazing job of delivering the content in an engaging way. You could tell he didn't want to just get through the lessons; he really wanted us to understand the features and functions of Figma.
Michael is great. I find that while the pace of the class is fast, Michael takes time to revisit steps or topics while also taking questions/making sure everyone understands the material. Outside of the class material, he offers insight into the world of UX/UI and is authentic in addressing our questions and expectations for finding jobs or entering the design world and starting from the bottom.
Michael is a very thorough, knowledgeable, and highly skilled instructor, one of the best I've had so far.
The instructor is very clear and concise and explains concepts beyond just "doing" but the why behind things. The workbook was also very clear and well-written. I learned so much, thank you.
I had a great experience! I use Figma every day at work and am self-taught in the program This was awesome for filling in some gaps in my Figma knowledge! The instructor was great, easy to follow, and answered all the important questions!
This class and Michael gave me a good opportunity to learn something new and improve my skills in UX and UI.
I had tried the UX/UI Design program before at another place, but it made me want to run away; it felt very complicated. Here at Noble Desktop, under the instruction of Michael Suen, everything was really easy and more comprehensive. I loved it! Now I can say I am a UX/UI Designer, ready to take on any task!
Every creative person who works in Figma should take this course, from designers to researchers to content creators and writers. It will instantly up your game, and the skills you learn are invaluable.
There is a great amount of material covered. I'd explored Figma before but never understood prototyping or auto layout properly. Eugenio broke down the content and built knowledge up from the baseline. Now, it makes sense. The class was really great, I will definitely recommend it.
This is a good class to learn Figma. Eugenio is a good instructor and worked hard to answer all of my questions.
Noble Desktop was a great starting point for switching careers. It gave me the techniques and confidence to start a new chapter in my life.
Michael Suen is a phenomenal UX/UI teacher. He is knowledgeable, but equally importantly, he always makes lessons compelling and easy to understand. He's kind, patient, and helpful.
The Advanced Figma course was worth every minute. The concepts matched exactly what I was looking for in an advanced course (variables, prototyping, conditionals), but the instructor also covered important tips for creating color schemes correctly as a bonus at the end. Overall, I highly recommend this class and Noble Desktop. The setup is well done, and the content is perfect for learning the material.
Dan is a great teacher and speaker! I appreciate his approach as a designer paired with his technical knowledge of Figma, which helped me understand how to use the application. I would definitely take another class he teaches.
Michael Suen is very knowledgeable about Figma. It was a LOT of information in a short time, and he was very patient answering everyone's questions or getting us back on track if we missed something. He was able to help both students attending online and in person. An all-around great class to get up and running quickly.
This class was an amazing deeper dive into Figma. Breaking things down step by step and then building upon complexity was great. Having materials to take home and practice has also been very helpful! Dan was a patient and skillful teacher, 100% recommend!
Dan is a wealth of knowledge and his relaxed and thoughtful lessons were a great starting point for developing your Figma skills. Great class! Miles ahead of any online tutorial video.
UX Fundamentals gave me a good sense of the overall process and scope of UX design. It offered me a way to move forward in my inquiry into this dynamic and growing field.
The class is very informative and engaging. I was new to UX, and the instructor made it easy to understand.
Another great class from Noble Desktop! Dan was very well-informed about the program and made sure to explain steps and processes in a manner that was very easy to understand. The written curriculum within the book itself is something that I can see being very useful long into the future.
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User experience (UX) design refers to the aspect of the digital design process that is attentive to how users interact with an interface. Rather than accounting for how the interface looks, this part of the design process focuses on how it feels. No matter how hard they try, user interface designers can’t control how users interact with their designs, so it’s the UX designer’s job to conduct user research to determine how users respond to a given interface. They then collect this feedback, interpret the data, and present findings to designers and project managers, who can make more informed decisions based on those recommendations.
The term was coined by computer science professor David Norman in 1993 but has been integral to design almost as long as humans have created mass-market goods. Since the mid-20th century, there has been increased focus on how humans interface with computers, and the field of UX design has grown to address these interactions. Learning UX design means considering best practices for designing tools that allow people to interact with complex systems simply and accessibly. This is an important field, theoretically and practically, as more of our daily lives involve working directly with software.
While the term “user-friendly” gets bandied about, it’s important that a digital interface feels inviting and easy to use. “User-friendly” is vague enough to mean an interface is easy to understand, easy to navigate, or simply not confusing when interacting with elements. More than other aspects of UX design, this process requires rigorous user testing to determine if a design is user-friendly enough for release. UX designers can’t judge how inviting a web application is without letting users test prototypes. They’re responsible for gathering feedback and passing it to designers who can make appropriate changes.
Web applications also need to be designed with accessibility in mind. This includes ensuring images have alt-text and making applications accessible to users with limited mobility. Building accessible web applications is crucial, especially for applications that communicate vital information. Accessible design also means accounting for all skill and comfort levels. Government agencies, for example, need to ensure their webpages are accessible to users who may have rarely used a computer, and it’s the UX designer’s job to make this a reality.
An important design goal is ensuring a web interface functions properly across devices. As services move online, users must access them easily from any device. Responsive design principles ensure applications run smoothly on various devices. Sometimes this means adjusting content for different resolutions; other times it requires reworking the interface to avoid overcrowding on a smartphone. This is one of several principles UX designers must consider.
User experience designers are vital to every modern web project since an intuitive interface is essential. Digital marketplaces are crowded, and users can instantly find dozens of options. This means users have little patience for confusing interfaces. A beautiful webpage is useless if no one uses it because it’s not well designed. Skilled UX designers are in high demand as organizations seek competitive advantage through easy-to-use sites.
While many UX designers work for companies, UX researchers take a broader approach to improving user experience. They develop theories and frameworks and establish best practices for testing. Their goal is to help designers build a more accessible internet, one interface at a time. UX designers simplify daily internet use for diverse users. The work of a UX designer is to make the internet more accessible and useful, which appeals to those who wish to contribute.
Among design fields, UX designers spend the most time with users and on design teams. Thus, successful UX designers need interpersonal skills to balance diverse interests. They must communicate with users and translate feedback into actionable insights. They also need to present findings to stakeholders and adjust the design accordingly. Many UX designers work on large teams, requiring strong collaboration skills. Experienced UX designers can hone these skills to become team leaders.
Much of a UX designer’s work focuses on user behavior testing. UX designers regularly use various research methods, including A/B testing, focus groups, anonymous surveys, and one-on-one interviews. UX design is unique among related disciplines because it centers on data collection and analysis rather than creative design. However, this analysis is often more qualitative than quantitative because designers work with human responses rather than numbers.
Another key aspect of UX design is learning to collect and analyze user feedback. Since collected data is often qualitative, it can be harder to parse and interpret. UX designers need to translate feedback into productive, actionable insights for designers and developers. Since users identify problems better than solutions, UX designers must present feedback in ways that address concerns and improve the design, even when feedback is unclear or contradictory.
UX designers spend less time on UI layout tools than their graphic design and UI colleagues. Instead, they focus on user testing and data collection. However, they still need to understand tools like Figma for usability testing. Importantly, Figma lets users build working prototypes, improving the testing process. Figma also lets designers modify designs on the fly to better gauge user response.
Good communication skills are important for UX designers. UX designers must explain a product to users in plain English, then translate feedback for developers, clients, marketers, and other stakeholders. For UX designers, communicating with individuals of varying technical expertise is essential. Interpersonal skills are also important, as designers need patience and the ability to work with diverse user samples to ensure broadly applicable results.
Before diving into UX, clarify the difference between user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design. Think of UX as the experience of a road trip and UI as the stoplights, signs, and lane markings that guide it. The appearance of stoplights, signs, and lane markings had to be designed (like a website’s UI), but how they affect driving defines the user experience (UX). UI design focuses on the appearance of an interface, including how elements appear, what effects are used, and how visuals communicate meaning.
These are practical considerations, since user interaction often differs from designers’ expectations. The sign that tells drivers the speed limit is an example of a UI element; the actual speed limit, designed to encourage safe driving, is a UX element. Together, these elements make the road far less dangerous and chaotic. Without a speed limit, there’d be nothing to guide behavior, and without signage, drivers wouldn’t know the limit. Though distinct, they create a functional system.
UX designers are responsible for creating experiences that are easy, intuitive, and meet users’ needs. (UI designers focus on visual elements such as graphics, typography, color, and composition.)
The following are primary tasks taught in our UX design classes:
A good first step is researching existing users and creating personas. UX designers may conduct interviews and contextual research (observing users in their everyday environments).
After defining the product and experience, designers move to wireframes, prototypes, and mockups.
Wireframes:
Text Bank Wireframe- iteration by Mark Congiusta. CC BY 2.0
Wireframes show where content goes and how screens function. They’re often drawn by hand or in grayscale on a computer. Designers make major layout and functionality changes at this stage because it’s inexpensive. After the wireframe phase, companies either send wireframes to developers or move to prototypes.
The prototype is an interactive version without final UI design, letting designers test ideas quickly. It shows navigation paths and animations. UX designers may demonstrate prototypes to clients and conduct user testing with them. Many UI decisions happen after prototyping. Prototypes can be built with Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, and InVision.
A mockup is a high-fidelity, static representation. It’s where designers choose colors, typography, and other visuals. Designers typically only create mockups once features and flow are finalized, using Figma, Sketch, or Photoshop.
User testing is essential. UX designers demonstrate prototypes to users to uncover pain points and suggest improvements. Sometimes users miss buttons or request new features. Common testing methods include:
UX designers make product adjustments based on research. Changes may include screen layout, feature additions or removals, and interface tweaks to improve intuitiveness. These adjustments vary by project and only become clear after testing. While principles may guide designers broadly, every interface poses unique challenges.
Though UX and UI are distinct, they overlap, and smaller teams may combine roles. In a 10-person company, a UX or UI designer may handle research, design, and development. In a large firm, UX designers often specialize (research, testing, etc.), while UI designers focus on visuals. Consider the work you enjoy when choosing between UX and UI.
Study UX Design if you:
Study UI Design if you:
Most professionals with UX training find work as UX designers. They work across industries—software, advertising, gaming, and more—conducting research and reporting findings. It’s common to collaborate with market researchers and data analysts post-launch. UX designers can work in-house, at agencies, or freelance. In the U.S., UX designers earn about $95,000 a year.
Another path is the UX researcher. UX researchers conduct broad testing and develop theories about user behavior, which UX designers apply to specific projects. They spend more time testing and less on implementation. UX researchers collaborate with UI designers, project managers, and stakeholders. In the U.S., UX researcher positions carry an average annual salary of $105,000.
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