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UI/UX Design Fundamentals: Design Thinking to Figma

Learn UX research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design. Build a professional portfolio with 3 complete case studies using Figma.

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Instructor
Daniel Schifano · Senior UI/UX Designer · Zero To Mastery

What you’ll learn

  • Understand and apply the design thinking process to solve real problems
  • Conduct user research, interviews, and usability tests
  • Create user personas, journey maps, and information architecture
  • Design wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma
  • Apply visual design principles: typography, color theory, and spacing
  • Build and present 3 full UX case studies for your portfolio

Who this is for

  • Beginners who want to enter the UX/UI design field
  • Graphic designers who want to move into product/digital design
  • Developers who want to improve their design eye
  • Business analysts looking to contribute to product design processes

Curriculum

4 modules · 14 lessons

  • The Designer's Role in Product Teams20 min
  • Design Thinking Framework30 min
  • UX vs UI — What's the Difference?15 min

About the instructor

Daniel Schifano · Senior UI/UX Designer · Zero To Mastery

Daniel Schifano is a senior UI/UX designer who has worked with companies of all sizes — from small startups to large multinationals. He focuses on practical, project-based teaching that gets you to real designer-level work quickly.

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Lily Foster

Daniel's feedback on my case studies was incredibly detailed and professional. I got 2 interview calls within a month of finishing the course. 10/10.

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Noah Parker

Excellent content. The Figma sections are thorough and the project briefs are realistic. Would love a section on motion design in future.