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Interfaces , 20 YH credits.

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Part of the YH programme UX Designer 2024 at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: UXDD24LIN.

The Interfaces course gives you, in the role of UX designer, knowledge of interface design, design principles and aesthetic appearance. You learn to plan and use graphic components such as colour, shape, icons, typefaces, menus, dialog boxes and controls. The course also covers screen layout, navigation, input and reading from an accessibility perspective, with practical exercises throughout.

Duration: 4 weeks
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Equivalent to approx. 4 weeks of full-time study

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About the course.

In the course the student learns about interface design for the future professional role of UX designer. The course covers principles of design and aesthetic appearance. The course includes planning and using graphic components of various kinds in terms of colour, shape, icons, fonts, menus, dialog boxes and controls, as well as screen layout, navigation, input and reading from an accessibility perspective. The course should provide sufficient knowledge to design interfaces adapted to the user. The course includes practical exercises.

In the course the student learns about interface design for the future professional role of UX designer. The course covers principles of design and aesthetic appearance. The course includes planning and using graphic components of various kinds in terms of colour, shape, icons, fonts, menus, dialog boxes and controls, as well as screen layout, navigation, input and reading from an accessibility perspective. The course should provide sufficient knowledge to design interfaces adapted to the user. The course includes practical exercises.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You can apply basic principles of design and aesthetics in interfaces
  • You can plan and use graphic components such as colour, shape and icons
  • You can design menus, dialog boxes and controls
  • You can take screen layout, navigation and input into account
  • You can design interfaces from an accessibility perspective
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Design and aesthetic principles

    The basics of interface design.

  2. Graphic components

    Colour, shape, icons, typefaces, menus and dialog boxes.

  3. Screen layout and navigation

    Planning input, reading and navigation.

  4. Accessibility

    Designing interfaces adapted to the user from an accessibility perspective.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is part of the YH programme for UX designers and suits you if you want to learn to design user-friendly and accessible interfaces.

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