16 weeks, Full-time
Prerequisites
None
Career Paths
UI/UX Designer, UI Designer, UX Designer, UX Researcher, Service Designer, UX Consultant
Scholarship Program
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In this 16-week, full time immersive full-stack UX design course, you will learn the basics of UX research and design methods through a combination of in-class practical learning and real life client projects.
You will also learn to use Adobe XD and other cutting-edge collaborative tools, with which you will use to complete 2 additional live client projects.
Once you are adept to the techniques and software, you will work on your capstone project and will get an opportunity to present it to a panel.
This course offers you an opportunity to learn, collaborate and network with not only your peers but also with industry professionals.
We will equip you with effective presentation and job application best practice techniques, while helping you build your portfolio, CV and cover letter.
By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently present your ‘real-world projects’ and be ready to step into the life of a UI/UX professional.
Engagement at the core
Join your class on-campus or via livestream. Either way, our courses are built to keep you focused.
Online office hours
Instructors will be available via livestream on designated days to ensure you get extra help with course materials or assignments
Access course content anytime
Class content will be available for you to access throughout the duration of the course.
Graduate job placement rate
Satisfaction rate (switch-up)
Hybrid Flex HK$ 46,000 | Career Plus ![]() HK$ 49,000 | Remote Learner HK$ 29,000 | ||
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Lectures | ||||
Option to join lectures online | ||||
Option to join lectures on-campus | ||||
On-campus hotdesk | ||||
Industry-Centric Projects | ||||
Individual | ||||
Group | ||||
Curriculum Access | ||||
Unlimited during bootcamp | ||||
8 Months extended access | ||||
Lecture Recordings | ||||
24/7 Access During Bootcamp | ||||
Career Opportunities | ||||
Profile listing on Xccelerate talent database | ||||
Hong Kong Tech Career Guide | ||||
On-Campus tech talent day | ||||
2 x Personal Interview Prep | ||||
3 x Personal CV Review | ||||
3 x Personal LinkedIn Review | ||||
Soft Skills Training | ||||
Receive job posts from Xccelerate network | ||||
Job Negotiation Training | ||||
3 x Tech Industry Speaker Series | ||||
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Unit 1
Introduction to UI and UX
• What is UI and UX & the importance of both
• Design Thinking
• Theory on interaction design
• What is a good design and why?
• Application of UX across industries
• What industries look for in a full-stack UI/UX designer
• Introduction to UI/UX design process
• Creating case study blogs on Medium and its importance
Unit 2
UX Research and Analysis
• Introduction to UX research tools
• Preparing Surveys, workshops, observations and competitive research
• Getting to know analysis tools
• Affinity mapping, user personas, stakeholder map, journey map, user flow
• Creating business value/revenue generation methods
• How to approach brainstorming: techniques
• Developing user scenarios
• Usability testing methods
• Presentation techniques and infographics
• Introduction to Agile methodology
Unit 3
Real-life client project (research-based, service design)
• Take on your first client research project
• Decoding a client brief, pain points and requirements
• Identifying target users and business goals
• Planning for your project
• How to manage roles, task distribution and your time
• Present your project to the class
Unit 4
UX Design
• Introduction to UX design
• Information architecture and sitemaps
• Introduction to white paper
• Creating user flows
• Visual hierarchy (Gestalt Psychology)
• Generating business through UI/UX
• Wireframing
Unit 5
UI/UX Software
• Introduction to UI/UX design best practice and trends
• Quick hand sketching
• Figma/XD/Sketch overview
• Using libraries and plugins
• MarvelApp/Invision
• Practice wireframing dream projects
• Usability tests of your wireframes
Unit 6
UI Design
• Colour theory
• Simple animations
• Adaptive and responsive designing
• Difference between low fidelity and high fidelity prototypes
• Designing forms, buttons, nav-bars, landing pages, blogs, footers and e-commerce pages
• Usability testing
• Project: Client UI Redesign
• Presentation to your client
• Adapting based on feedback
Unit 7
3 week project
• Choose a client from our curated list of course partners to take on a real-life case study. You’ll work in a team of 3-4 students wherein you get to interact with the client directly to solve their UX problems with the skills you’ve learned in previous units
• Use your research skills to learn about your clients pain points and user needs
• Analyse your findings and apply empathy, design thinking and analysis tools to organize your findings and create practical solutions
• Apply your design skills to render a visual representation of your ideas
• Conduct user tests through A/B testing, card sorting or guided tours to affirm the best solution
• Tie everything together with a final presentation, directly with the client to set forth your ideas and conclusions
Unit 8
Capstone Project
• Students work on a complete project of their choice. They can either choose from the list of curated projects or source a project of their personal passion
• Project ideation: We'll work together to choose the best project that fits your personal passion and professional aspirations
• Together, we will create the most efficient practical plan to complete tasks required to achieve the best possible project outcome
• Use all of the skills and confidence acquired in the course to take on this large project
• Finish up by presenting your project to a panel
Unit 9
Building Your Portfolio
• By this time you’ll have 4 projects to showcase in a professional format
• You’ll be presented with some of the best portfolio practices and formatting ideas through visual examples
• You’ll apply your understanding of UX to design your own portfolio to present your projects effectively and clearly
• You’ll begin to build your professional, online branding assets including a personal website and Medium blog presence
• You can choose to have sessions covering professional CV and cover letter best practices
Anubhav Aich
Head of UX
Justin Fong
UX Designer
3/F, Citicorp Centre, 18 Whitfield Rd, Tin Hau, Fortress Hill
Sep 21 - Jan 18, 2021
Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm
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Feb 8 - Jun 1, 2021
Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm
Hybrid Flex
Join class on-campus or watch via online livestream for any class
HK$ 46,000
Career Plus
Add on career-centric workshops, mentoring and interview preparation
HK$ 49,000
Remote Learner
Join lectures via livestream from anywhere
HK$ 29,000
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