UI/UX Design - Mid Level
In mid-level section, we will explore a wide range of topics that will challenge you to think critically, push boundaries, and enhance your problem-solving abilities. This section covers advanced methodologies that will enable you to create impactful and meaningful user experiences.
By the end of this section, you will have expanded your UI/UX design toolkit, developed a deeper understanding of advanced concepts, and gained the confidence to tackle complex design challenges. This section will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to take on more demanding projects.
Week 1: Interaction & Advance Form Design
This week, we will explore the field of interaction design and its core principles with continuing our learning on form design this week we will going to explore advance form design techniques and cases to serve a better user experience.
Goals
- Learn about principles of interaction design
- Learn advance principles of form design
Actions
Learning:
- Read the book Design of Everyday things (Book / Notes)
- Learn about advance form techniques
- How to design complex forms
- How to design a form wizard
- Best practices of form validation
- Other web form readings: Design better forms, Lukew best practices, User friendly forms, design intuitive form components
Activity:
- Do a visual research from these platforms: flowsteps, pageflows
- Exercise: Design a wizard covering the listed use case
Week 2: Data Interpretation
This week, we will look into how to visually interpret data. In today's data-driven landscape, effectively visualizing and communicating complex information is paramount. As a UI/UX designer, understanding how to interpret data is essential for delivering valuable insights to users.
Goals
- Learn data interpretation
- Learn advance filteration
Actions
Learning:
- Read the book Design of Everyday things (Book / Notes) (cont)
- Learn about advance filtration
Activity:
- Exercise 1: Cover all the data present in the table to the card view. The view should cover all the functionalities that were present for each record. Use Case attached here
- Exercise 2: Apply filters using best practices on the List/card view showing various records
Week 3: Data Visualization
In this week, we will look into the how to effectively present data visually. Data visualization involves transforming complex data sets into visually appealing and easily understandable representations. It is crucial for effectively communicating insights and engaging users.
Goals
Learn about data visualization
Actions
Learning:
- Read the book Information Dashboard Design
- Learn all about dashboards
Activity:
Explore dashboarding tools: Tableau, Google datastudio, Microsoft Power BI, Klipfolio, Gekoboard, Datapine, Qliksense
Week 4: Wrap up
In this final week, we will explore the some other important aspects on UX design including psychology, communication and self management. Effective psychology and communication traits will empower you to convey the value and impact of your designs to stakeholders and users.
Goals
- Learn self management
- Learn communication and presenting
- Learn about UX psychology
Actions
Learning:
- Read the book Managing Oneself
- Any skill from above that requires further coaching
- Read UX psychology case studies
Activity:
Conduct a knowledge sharing session within the team