Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites

This course is part of Google UX Design Professional Certificate

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What you'll learn

Apply each step of the UX design thinking framework (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test) to create a dynamic website.
Plan information architecture and sitemaps for website designs.
Apply common layouts for web pages.
Complete a design project and include it in your professional UX portfolio.

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17 quizzes, 2 assignments

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There are 4 modules in this course

Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites is the sixth course in a program that will equip you with the skills you need to apply to entry-level jobs in user experience (UX) design. In this course, you will plan a design for a website, create wireframes and prototypes, and test your designs to get feedback. Additionally, you will learn about engaging in design critique sessions and how to give and receive feedback. By the end of this course, you will have a new design project to include in your professional UX portfolio. In addition, you’ll learn how to search for entry-level UX design jobs, create a resume that highlights your skills and accomplishments, and build your professional portfolio website.

Current UX designers and researchers at Google will serve as your instructors, and you will complete hands-on activities that simulate real-world UX design scenarios. Learners who complete the seven courses in this certificate program should be equipped to apply for entry-level jobs as UX designers. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Apply each step of the UX design thinking framework (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test) to create a responsive website. - Plan information architecture and create sitemaps for website designs. - Apply common layouts for web pages. - Plan and conduct a usability study to gather feedback about designs. - Iterate on designs based on research insights. - Work with design systems. - Add a new design project to your professional UX portfolio. - [Optional] Create or update a UX-focused resume. - [Optional] Learn how to search for and apply to introductory-level jobs in the field of UX. This course is suitable for beginner-level UX designers who have completed the previous five courses of the Google UX Design Certificate. Alternatively, learners need to have a strong foundational understanding of the design process; experience creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes; and the ability to conduct usability studies. No previous experience with Figma is required.

Get started with the basics of responsive web design. To create a responsive website, you’ll follow the steps of the UX design process: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. In this part of the course, you'll complete the empathize and define phases.

What's included

14 videos15 readings4 quizzes1 assignment4 plugins

14 videosTotal 59 minutes

Understand responsive websites3 minutesPreview module
Differentiate between dedicated mobile apps and responsive web apps4 minutes
Plan information architecture for a website2 minutes
Explore common website structures 7 minutes
Explore sitemaps2 minutes
Build a sitemap for your website5 minutes
Explore common layouts for website home pages7 minutes
The basics of wireframes 9 minutes
Plot a responsive layout3 minutes
Adjust page layouts based on screen size2 minutes
Transition from paper to digital wireframes1 minute
Refine wireframes to enhance accessibility6 minutes
Evaluate wireframes using Gestalt Principles3 minutes
Wrap-up: Creating wireframes for a responsive website 1 minute

15 readingsTotal 78 minutes

Welcome to Course 68 minutes
Helpful resources and tips4 minutes
Introduction to second portfolio project8 minutes
Learn more about information architecture4 minutes
Learn more about building a sitemap4 minutes
Learn more about common website layouts8 minutes
Learn more about wireframes4 minutes
Review: Create paper wireframes for a responsive website8 minutes
Learn more about plotting responsive layouts8 minutes
Common elements used in responsive design4 minutes
Review: Create digital wireframes for a desktop screen size4 minutes
Exemplars: Create digital wireframes for a desktop screen size4 minutes
Review: Create wireframes for additional screen sizes4 minutes
Learn more about Gestalt Principles in wireframes4 minutes
Glossary terms from course 6, module 12 minutes

4 quizzesTotal 128 minutes

Test your knowledge on website structures 8 minutes
Activity: Create a sitemap for a website30 minutes
Activity: Refine wireframes to meet standards60 minutes
Module 1 Challenge30 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 2 minutes

Test your knowledge on responsive website design 2 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 65 minutes

Understand dedicated mobile apps and responsive web apps15 minutes
Explore website structures10 minutes
Identify the website layout30 minutes
Explore responsive website design10 minutes

Now that you’ve created digital wireframes, it’s time to build, test, and iterate on a low-fidelity prototype. First, you'll learn how to build a low-fidelity prototype. You’ll get feedback about your prototype by planning and conducting a usability study. Then, you'll make changes to your low-fidelity designs based on insights from your research.

What's included

7 videos13 readings5 quizzes1 assignment

7 videosTotal 21 minutes

Understand low-fidelity prototypes2 minutesPreview module
Begin to design mockups2 minutes
Work with design systems3 minutes
Review: Introduction to high-fidelity prototypes 4 minutes
Review: Create a high-fidelity prototype in Figma 3 minutes
Annotate prototypes for web accessibility4 minutes
Wrap-up: Creating and testing high-fidelity designs0 minutes

13 readingsTotal 70 minutes

Review: Create a low-fidelity prototype for your responsive website4 minutes
Exemplars: Create a low-fidelity prototype for your responsive website4 minutes
Review foundational elements of visual design8 minutes
Review how to arrange elements in mockups10 minutes
Review visual design principles10 minutes
Learn more about design systems8 minutes
Review: Create a sticker sheet in Figma4 minutes
Review: Create mockups for a website4 minutes
Create mockups for a mobile website in Figma4 minutes
Review: Create a mockup for the homepage of a mobile website4 minutes
Learn more about web accessibility4 minutes
Glossary terms from course 6, module 22 minutes
Exemplars: Create a high-fidelity prototype for a responsive website4 minutes

5 quizzesTotal 134 minutes

Test your knowledge on wireframes versus prototypes4 minutes
Test your knowledge on the basics of mockups6 minutes
Test your knowledge on working with design systems4 minutes
Activity: Create a high-fidelity prototype for a responsive website60 minutes
Module 2 Challenge60 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 6 minutes

Test your knowledge on web accessibility6 minutes

After you’ve empathized with users, defined the user problem to solve, and begun to ideate possible solutions, it’s time to bring your ideas to life in wireframes. Your responsive website will have different layouts, depending on the device and screen size you’re designing for, so you'll create lots of different wireframes. First, you'll explore common website layouts, and you'll create paper wireframes. Next, you'll get to know a few elements and components that are commonly used in responsive website design. Then, you'll transition to create digital wireframes. Finally, you’ll update and refine your wireframes to enhance accessibility.

What's included

11 videos4 readings5 quizzes1 peer review1 plugin

11 videosTotal 38 minutes

Collaborate with engineering teams 2 minutesPreview module
Add a project to your portfolio 1 minute
Give and receive feedback as a UX designer5 minutes
The basics of design critique sessions3 minutes
Best practices for design critique sessions3 minutes
Kunal - My experience with design critique sessions3 minutes
Introduction to a mock crit session 2 minutes
Observe a mock crit session 5 minutes
Turn crit session feedback into actions5 minutes
Iterate on mockups based on feedback from crit sessions4 minutes
Wrap-up: Participating in design critique sessions0 minutes

4 readingsTotal 14 minutes

Learn more about portfolio case studies4 minutes
Exemplars: Add a case study to your portfolio4 minutes
Learn more about design critique sessions4 minutes
Glossary terms from course 6, module 32 minutes

5 quizzesTotal 158 minutes

Test your knowledge on portfolio case studies8 minutes
Test your knowledge on design critique sessions30 minutes
Self-Reflection: Request feedback on your work30 minutes
Test your knowledge on implementing feedback from crit sessions30 minutes
Module 3 Challenge: Participate in design critique sessions60 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Add a case study to your portfolio60 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Practice giving and receiving design feedback15 minutes

With your responsive website designs complete, you'll be ready to share your work with others. To start, you’ll learn how to prepare and handoff designs to engineers, who will build the final product. You’ll also add a case study to your professional UX portfolio featuring your responsive website designs. Then, you'll pivot to focus on your big picture goal: getting a job as a UX designer. You'll learn tips and tricks to scan job postings, and you'll create a compelling resume that highlights your new UX skills.

What's included

10 videos9 readings3 quizzes

10 videosTotal 41 minutes

Understand common jobs for UX designers5 minutesPreview module
Explore types of companies that UX designers work at6 minutes
Kenny - Perseverance4 minutes
Identify where to apply for UX design jobs4 minutes
Scan job descriptions for key words5 minutes
Understand UX design resumes 3 minutes
Dane - My advice for UX design resumes3 minutes
Tim - A recruiter's advice for UX design resumes3 minutes
Update a resume based on job descriptions4 minutes
Congratulations on completing Course 6: Build Dynamic User Interfaces (UI) for Websites1 minute

9 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Learn more about jobs in the field of user experience4 minutes
Uncover UX design job opportunities8 minutes
Begin searching for UX jobs using a tracker4 minutes
Elements in a typical UX design resume8 minutes
Draft a UX design resume4 minutes
Glossary terms from course 6, module 42 minutes
Reflect and connect with your peers4 minutes
Course 6 glossary2 minutes
Start the next course4 minutes

3 quizzesTotal 80 minutes

Self-Reflection: Share your professional goals and interests10 minutes
Self-Reflection: Think about the information to include in your resume10 minutes
Module 4 Challenge: Document design work and search for jobs60 minutes

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Reviewed on Jan 29, 2022

The best place to learn about UI/UX Designing I am feeling very lucky to being a part of this Google course. Thank you so much & I hope that someday I will be a part of Google..

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This was a good course. The pace really picked up from previous courses because we were mostly applying everything we have already learned and only learning to use a new tool (Adobe XD).

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While this course contains much redundant information when viewed alongside the other courses in this certificate, the standalone information and practical assignments are valuable and holistic.

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