User Experience (UX) Designers concentrate their efforts on designing applications, websites, and digital products with a primary focus on ensuring they are intuitive, user-friendly, and genuinely enjoyable for people to use. User Interface (UI) designers, also referred to as Visual Designers, dedicate their attention to the visual presentation and aesthetic qualities of applications, websites, and digital products, ensuring they are visually compelling, professional, and functionally effective.
In this project-based certificate program, you will develop the comprehensive skill set needed to establish yourself in the field as a UX and UI designer. Throughout the duration of the program, you will work on real-world design projects between class sessions and receive personalized, one-on-one feedback and guidance from your experienced instructor during each class meeting.
Learn UX and UI Design Fundamentals
Working under the mentorship of industry experts and skilled instructors, you will master best practices for creating user-centered UX design and developing visually sophisticated visual design.
Conduct User Research and Testing
Research and understand your target audience, develop detailed user personas based on actual user data, and perform comprehensive testing to discover potential usability problems and user pain points.
Design Webpages, Apps, and Other Digital Products
Create digital solutions such as fully functional websites and mobile applications, and construct interactive prototypes that you can present to potential users for feedback and validation, share with clients for review and approval, and hand off to developers for implementation.
Build a Professional UX and UI Design Portfolio
Curate and showcase your best design work in a professional online portfolio that demonstrates your skills and capabilities and can be presented to prospective employers and clients.
Comprehensive Job Preparation and Career Support
Receive expert assistance and constructive feedback as you develop your professional portfolio website and craft a compelling resume that highlights your design capabilities.
Learn more about the UX & UI Design Certificate at NYC Career Centers.
