UX Design Entry

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UX Design Entry ☆

Beginning: UI and UX Design

Small Wireframe Example:

Wireframe for a sign-up page, featuring a mobile app layout on the left with a logo and buttons for 'Sign Up' and 'Sign In'. The website layout on the right includes a logo, username and password fields for signing in, and a 'Sign Up' link.

In UX design, a wireframe is an essential tool that provides a basic outline of a digital interface. It highlights the structure, layout, and functions, serving as a blueprint for the user experience. Wireframes help designers plan key interactions and navigation without getting sidetracked by visual details like colors or images. This method allows teams to concentrate on usability and flow early in the design process, promoting clear communication and feedback.

Screenshot of a design interface featuring three vertical frames labeled "Intro," "Sign Up," and "Sign In" from a prototype app. The interface displays a sidebar with page and layer options, export settings, and local style options.
UI design layout in Figma with three mobile app screens for an example app. The first screen shows an "M. Graces" label with "Sign Up" and "Sign In" buttons. The second screen is a sign-up form asking for user name with a "Continue" button. The third
A three-panel user interface design layout in a design software. The first panel shows a beach sunset image with "Madison Grace" logo and sign-up buttons. The second panel contains a sign-up form with questions for name, country, username, and passwo
Design interface showing a mobile app wireframe in Figma with three screens for a fictional brand called "Madison Grace." The first screen features a sunset beach image with sign-up and sign-in buttons. The second screen is a sign-up form with fields
Screenshot of a mobile app design in a design tool, featuring a sign-up screen, and a sign-in screen with fields for username and password. The design includes navigation to different app sections like Destinations and Profile, with images labeled Ja
A design mockup for the "Madison Grace" app featuring multiple screens. The first screen displays a sunset beach image with sign-up and sign-in buttons. Subsequent screens show sign-up and sign-in forms with text fields for user information. The last
Smartphone screen displaying "Madison Grace" app interface with sunset beach background, and sign up and sign in buttons.
Smartphone screen displaying a sign-up form with fields for name, country, username, and password creation. Background shows a nature scene with trees.
Smartphone screen with a login interface featuring fields for "User Name" and "Password," buttons labeled "Back," "Sign In," and "Continue," set over a background image of foliage and plants.
Mobile app interface displaying travel destinations with circular images for Japan, Indonesia, United States, and Thailand. It shows events in Nara Deer Park and Yokohama with photos and descriptions. Navigation buttons at top, profile button, and sc

Receiving the introduction to UI and UX Design certificate means…

… I have a solid understanding of UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience) design. This includes key methods like the Product Design Life Cycle, Double Diamond, and Design Thinking, which help in the design process. I can create simple wireframes to plan layouts and interactions and have learned to use Figma for developing detailed, interactive prototypes.

The certificate shows I have completed practical projects, like the Ridgeline prototype, proving my ability to use these skills in real situations. It also indicates I understand the UI/UX job market, preparing me for entry-level design positions or further studies in the field.

Certificate of completion from Codecademy for an Introduction to UI and UX Design Course, dated April 3, 2025, with a signature and QR code for verification.

Skills Learned

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    What is UI/UX Design.

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    Key methodologies of UI and UX Design!

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    UI and UX Career Landscapes

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    Introduction to Wireframes. Design frameworks to create low-fidelity wireframe deliverables.

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    Transforming low-fidelity wireframes into high-fidelity, interactive prototypes using Figma!