Design beautiful, user-friendly interfaces. Master ui/ux design through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.
This UI/UX Design short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online ui/ux design course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.
Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.
Course Curriculum
1
Design Principles
Visual hierarchy, spacing, and color theory
visual hierarchywhitespace and spacingcolor theory basicstypography pairingalignment and consistencycontrast and accessibilityGestalt principles
2
UX Thinking
User research, personas, and usability
what is UX designuser personasuser journey mappingwireframing basicsusability heuristics (Nielsen's 10)A/B testingaccessibility basics (WCAG)
3
User Research
Understand your users deeply
user interview techniquessurvey designpersona creationempathy mappinguser journey mappingcompetitive analysisresearch synthesis
color theory for UItypography in interfacesspacing and layout gridsiconographyillustration in UIdark mode designdesign systems overview
6
Mobile Design
Design for touch and small screens
iOS design guidelinesAndroid Material Designtouch target sizingmobile navigation patternsresponsive vs adaptivemobile-first approachgesture-based interactions
7
Usability Testing
Validate designs with real users
planning usability testsmoderated vs unmoderated testingtask-based testingA/B testing basicsheuristic evaluationanalyzing test resultsiterating on feedback
8
Design Systems
Build scalable design libraries
component librariesdesign tokensnaming conventionsdocumentation best practicesFigma component variantsdesign-developer handoffmaintaining design systems
9
Accessible Design
Design for everyone
WCAG guidelines overviewcolor contrast requirementsscreen reader considerationskeyboard navigation designalt text and ARIA labelscognitive accessibilityinclusive design principles
10
UX Career Growth
Build your design career
portfolio buildingcase study writingdesign interview preppresenting to stakeholdersmeasuring design impactUX metrics and KPIsdesign leadership skills