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UX Design Foundations — From Research to High-Fidelity Prototype

Master the end-to-end UX process, from user interviews to interactive prototypes. Build a portfolio-ready project in six weeks.

Elena Rostova
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Enrolled: 1,240 students
Last updated: 2 days ago
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Build skills that matter.

User Research

Conduct effective interviews, synthesize data, and build empathy maps.

Information Architecture

Structure complex data into intuitive, user-friendly navigation systems.

Wireframing

Create low-fidelity wireframes and high-fidelity mockups in Figma.

Usability Testing

Run moderated and unmoderated tests to validate design decisions.

Visual Design

Apply typography, color theory, and spacing principles effectively.

Prototyping

Build interactive prototypes to demonstrate user flows and animations.

Design Handoff

Prepare assets and specs for development using modern workflows.

Project Portfolio

Compile your work into a professional portfolio ready for interviews.

12 Modules, 6 Weeks

Understanding the problem space, defining the scope, and setting up your design system foundation.
Interviewing techniques, affinity mapping, and creating user personas.
Low-fidelity sketching and digital wireframing in Figma focusing on hierarchy and flow.
Typography, color systems, spacing, and component libraries.
Building interactive prototypes with conditional logic and micro-interactions.
Moderated testing sessions, usability heuristics, and iterating based on feedback.
Scaling your design language and maintaining consistency across multiple pages.
Adapting layouts for touch targets, gestures, and mobile constraints.
WCAG compliance, screen reader optimization, and inclusive design.
Collaborating with developers, using Zeplin/Figma dev mode, and documentation.
End-to-end design of a complete app or website, including research and presentation.
Writing case studies, presenting your work, and interview preparation.

Learn from Elena Rostova

4.9/5 Instructor Rating
1,200+ students taught

Principal Product Designer, Stripe

Elena brings over 10 years of experience designing consumer-facing products at scale. She has led the UX team for a series A fintech startup and consulted for Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation.

"I built this course because I believe design is a systematic problem-solving process, not just a creative exercise. I want to teach you how to think like a designer so you can build products that people actually love."

What graduates say

4.8/5

Average Rating

92%

Would Recommend

"This course completely changed how I approach problems. The feedback on my final project was invaluable and helped me land a job at a design agency."

Marcus J.
Product Designer at Airtable

"Finally, a cohort-based course that actually keeps you accountable. Elena is an incredible teacher and the community is supportive."

Sarah L.
UX Researcher

Start your transformation

The UX Design Foundations course is the flagship program for aspiring and junior designers. Over six weeks, you will move from zero knowledge to a complete, portfolio-ready case study.

What's included: Access to all 12 modules, 10 hours of recorded lectures, 4 live critique sessions, private community access, and a final capstone review.

Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy and a willingness to learn. No prior design experience required.

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