Week 1: Introduction to UI Design & FigJam Basics

• Day 1: Course Overview
  • Introduction to UI/UX principles
  • Setting up FigJam and Figma accounts
  • Basic navigation and interface familiarization
• Day 2-3: FigJam Fundamentals
  • Using the canvas and basic tools
  • Collaboration features and team workflows
  • Creating mind maps and mood boards

Week 2: Design Thinking & Initial Planning

• Day 1-2: User Research
  • Creating user personas
  • User journey mapping
  • Problem statement definition
• Day 3-4: Information Architecture
  • Sitemap creation
  • User flow diagrams
  • Content hierarchy planning

Week 3: Transitioning to Figma

• Day 1-2: Figma Basics
  • Interface overview and tools
  • Working with frames and layers
  • Basic shapes and vector tools
• Day 3-4: Design Systems
  • Color theory and palette creation
  • Typography hierarchy
  • Component creation basics

Week 4: UI Elements & Components

• Day 1-2: Basic UI Elements
  • Buttons and form elements
  • Navigation components
  • Cards and containers
• Day 3-4: Advanced Components
  • Auto-layout functionality
  • Creating responsive components
  • Component variants and properties

Week 5: Prototyping & Interaction

• Day 1-2: Basic Prototyping
  • Frame connections
  • Transition basics
  • Interaction triggers
• Day 3-4: Advanced Interactions
  • Smart animate features
  • Micro-interactions
  • Complex user flows

Week 6: Final Project & Design System

• Day 1-2: Design System Documentation
  • Component library organization
  • Style guide creation
  • Documentation best practices
• Day 3-5: Final Project
  • Implementing learned concepts
  • Creating a complete prototype
  • User testing and iteration
  • Final presentation preparation

<aside> Each session should include:

• Practical exercises
• Real-world examples
• Homework assignments
• Group discussions </aside>