Description

Training Introduction:

This course focuses on designing intuitive and user-friendly mobile app interfaces that deliver seamless experiences. With the increasing dominance of mobile platforms, UI/UX designers must adapt their skills to create designs that are optimized for smaller screens, touch interactions, and diverse user needs. This course covers mobile-specific design principles, best practices for navigation, interaction design, and prototyping. By the end of the course, participants will be able to design high-quality mobile apps that provide a smooth and engaging user experience across iOS and Android platforms.

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of UI/UX design principles
• Familiarity with design tools like Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD
• Some experience with mobile app design or development is beneficial but not mandatory

Table of Content:

Module 1: Introduction to Mobile UI/UX Design

1. The rise of mobile-first design and its importance
2. Differences between mobile and web UI/UX design
3. Overview of mobile platforms: iOS vs. Android

Module 2: Understanding Mobile User Behavior

1. Key aspects of mobile user behavior and expectations
2. Designing for short attention spans and quick interactions
3. The role of touch and gestures in mobile app design

Module 3: Mobile UI Design Fundamentals

1. Designing for small screens: Best practices for layout and spacing
2. Typography, color, and iconography for mobile apps
3. Visual hierarchy and simplicity in mobile design

Module 4: Mobile Navigation Patterns

1. Common mobile navigation patterns: Tab bars, hamburgers, bottom navigation
2. Designing intuitive and accessible navigation systems
3. Implementing breadcrumbs, menus, and multi-level navigation

Module 5: Interaction Design for Mobile Apps

1. Designing touch-friendly interfaces: Gestures, taps, swipes, and long presses
2. Best practices for designing buttons and other interactive elements
3. Feedback and animation to enhance user interactions

Module 6: Responsive and Adaptive Mobile Design

1. Understanding the differences between responsive and adaptive design
2. Designing for different screen sizes and resolutions
3. Ensuring consistency across devices: Phones, tablets, and foldables

Module 7: Prototyping and Wireframing Mobile Apps

1. Introduction to prototyping tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision
2. Creating wireframes for mobile app flows and user journeys
3. Building interactive prototypes to test user interactions

Module 8: Mobile App Usability Testing

1. Conducting usability testing for mobile interfaces
2. Gathering user feedback to improve mobile experiences
3. Tools for mobile testing: Real device vs. emulators/simulators

Module 9: Designing for iOS and Android Guidelines

1. Overview of Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines (HIG)
2. Overview of Google’s Material Design principles for Android
3. Platform-specific components: Buttons, menus, and interactions

Module 10: Optimizing Mobile App Performance

1. Designing for app performance: Speed, load times, and responsiveness
2. Reducing complexity and app size without sacrificing functionality
3. Testing and optimizing for battery life and device performance

Module 11: Accessibility in Mobile UI/UX Design

1. Designing accessible mobile apps: VoiceOver, TalkBack, and AssistiveTouch
2. Implementing accessible navigation and interactions
3. Ensuring WCAG compliance in mobile app design

Module 12: Case Studies and Mobile App Trends

1. Case studies: Successful mobile app designs from top companies
2. Exploring mobile design trends: Dark mode, voice interactions, and AR
3. Lessons from real-world mobile UI/UX challenges

Module 13: Final Project: Designing a Mobile App

1. Create a complete mobile app design for iOS or Android
2. Apply user-centered design principles and best practices
3. Present your design prototype and receive feedback from peers