PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
UI Design Certification NYC
Upon Successful Completion
Earn the UI Design Certification (UIDC™)
Accelerate your career with the globally recognized BrainStation UI Design Certification (UIDC™), through hands-on experience in live courses taught by user interface design leaders from global tech companies.
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Get Certified in UI Design
Gain essential UI design skills with hands-on instruction from industry leaders working at the best global tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft.
The highlight of my learning experience was finishing the course with a tangible case study to add to my portfolio.
Stephanie
Creative Director
The highlight of my learning experience was finishing the course with a tangible case study to add to my portfolio.
Stephanie
Creative Director
UI Design Certification (UIDC™) Course Overview
UIDC-2024Q3
- Concepts
Motion & Physics
Universal Designs
Layout Principles
Color Palettes
UI in Product and Web Design
Impact of Good/Bad UI Design on Success
History/Evolution of UI Design
Universal Design Principles
Sketch Fidelity and Clarity
Reading Patterns and Hierarchy
Data Layout Aesthetics and Eye Guidance
Responsive Design Principles
Typography Readability and Appeal
Color Harmony and Emotional Impact
Componentization and Reuse in Design
Interaction Physics and Affordances
Usability Feedback for Prototypes
Motion & Physics
History/Evolution of UI Design
Typography Readability and Appeal
Universal Designs
Universal Design Principles
Color Harmony and Emotional Impact
Layout Principles
Sketch Fidelity and Clarity
Componentization and Reuse in Design
Color Palettes
Reading Patterns and Hierarchy
Interaction Physics and Affordances
UI in Product and Web Design
Data Layout Aesthetics and Eye Guidance
Usability Feedback for Prototypes
Impact of Good/Bad UI Design on Success
Responsive Design Principles
- Frameworks
Principles of Interaction Design
Design System Framework
Principles of Motion
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Principles of Accessible Design (POUR)
Atomic Design
Native Design Guidelines
Design Systems
Platform-Specific Designs
60-30-10 Color Rule
Principles of Interaction Design
Principles of Accessible Design (POUR)
Design Systems
Design System Framework
Atomic Design
Platform-Specific Designs
Principles of Motion
Native Design Guidelines
60-30-10 Color Rule
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
- Skills
- Working with Existing Design Systems
- Assistive Technologies
- Design Variables
- Color Palettes
- Prototyping
- Sketching UI Elements
- Ideation Techniques
- Figma Navigation
- Text and Color in Figma
- Grid-Based Design
- Spacing
- Responsive Design
- Auto Layout
- Type Scale and Text Style
- Font Selection
- Color Extraction and Calibration
- Gradient Creation
- Contrast Testing
- Icon Selection and Editing
- Photo Manipulation
- Figma Components and Variants
- Figma Prototypes
- Interactive Components
- Motion Design
- Micro-Animations
- Industry tools
Why Get Certified in UI Design
Taught By Leaders From Top Global Tech Companies
Receive hands-on training from UI design leaders working at companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft.
Build Your UI Design Portfolio
Build a UI design portfolio that demonstrates your unique expertise and experience.
Globally Recognized By Top Companies
BrainStation certifications are globally recognized by top companies for the most advanced and up-to-date skills.
UI Design Success Stories
What sold me on BrainStation was the personal attention I received from the moment I walked into the information session.
Christopher
Director, Visual Communications Design
UI Design Course Start Dates
Take the UI Design Certification online or in-person at any of BrainStation's campuses. Select a time that fits your schedule.
Class dates & times
Location
Instructor
December 12 - February 13
8 Thursdays • Online
Online
January 21 - March 11
8 Tuesdays • Online
Online
Product Designer at Disney
March 5 - April 23
8 Wednesdays • Online
Online
To Be Announced
UI Design Certification Course Curriculum
Unit 1
Principles of UI Design
Beautiful UI solutions are built upon the right framework and mindset. In the first unit of BrainStation's UI Design course, you'll develop strong UI design fundamentals by familiarizing yourself with common UI elements, best practices, and concepts that drive a great graphical user interface. Learn human-centered design principles and apply your new knowledge to create interactive and intuitive user interfaces. Practice creating sketches and translate them into wireframes using Figma -- an industry-leading UI design tool used throughout the course.
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- Key Skills:
- Sketching
- Wireframes
- Design Analysis
- UI Planning
Basics of UI Design
Build your understanding of UI design basics by familiarizing yourself with common elements, best practices, trends, and features used by UI Designers today.
Principles for User Interface Design
Human psychology shapes how we process information and interact with design solutions. Learn the Gestalt Principles -- a set of design principles used by web designers at leading companies to improve the aesthetics, engagement, and usability of their digital experiences.
UI Wireframing
The best designs are made using an iterative process. Learn how to plan and validate your designs quickly by practicing sketching and wireframing. These methods allow for rapid cycles of testing and iteration to catch issues early on and optimize your designs.
Unit 2
Visual Design
With your user interface designs planned through sketches and wireframes, you're ready to begin adding layers of detail and refinement. In the second unit of BrainStation's UI Design course, you'll learn critical concepts for visual design, creating structure, deepening communication, and supporting accessibility. Explore ideas like color contrast and visual identity, along with accessibility tools and best practices for visual design.
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- Key Skills:
- Design Grids
- Color Theory
- Typography & Visual Hierarchy
- UI Accessibility
UI Elements
Good design is invisible – users shouldn't need to think about how to interpret what they are seeing. Apply core design concepts including grids, hierarchy, typography, alignment, and spacing to build on your designs and support usability.
UI Color Palettes
Colors are an important part of human communication, and affect how users feel and process information. Learn how graphic designers use colors effectively in designs, branding, app interactions and more. Apply your knowledge and build on your wireframes with the strategic application of color.
UI Accessibility
Accessibility ensures designs are inclusive. Learn the role UI design plays in creating accessible solutions by understanding the diversity of abilities, including auditory, cognitive, physical, and more. Apply this understanding to inform and elevate your user interface designs.
Unit 3
Responsive Design
Modern design and web development needs to accommodate the wide range of devices in today's technology ecosystem. In this unit, you will explore how to adapt your designs to a variety of responsive layouts and practice creating interactive prototypes to test your designs and define a near-complete experience. Finally, you'll explore key motion and interaction design principles, learning how these concepts should be used to enhance your designs and bring them to life.
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- Key Skills:
- Responsive Design
- Interactive Protoyping
- Interaction Design (IxD)
Mobile UI Design
User interfaces for leading apps are available across devices such as your TV, Phone, Laptop, Tablet, and more. Learn mobile app design to create interfaces that are built to function across different devices and screen sizes. Explore app design concepts and patterns to help inform flexible designs.
UI Prototyping
Using industry-standard UI design tools, build interactive UI prototypes that allow you to click and tap through your designs and experience them first-hand. Get hands-on practice using user interface prototypes to iteratively develop your designs.
Interaction Design
Modern interfaces support user interaction, and provide polish, life, and identity through animation and moving elements. Learn essential principles that explain how and when to use interaction design (IxD) and motion successfully.
Unit 4
UI Design Career Development
A UI Designer works as part of a group, contributing their designs to a larger software development project. In this unit, you will learn how to prepare your designs for other teams by leveraging the Design Quality Assurance process. You'll also explore how to use Figma for design handoff and collaboration with developers. Finally, you'll learn about the importance of design portfolios, round out your knowledge with additional concepts, and familiarize yourself with what's in store for the future of UI design.
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- Key Skills:
- Design Presentations
- Design Handoff
- UI Design Trends
Design Handoff
UI Designers play an important role as part of a larger project. Learn how digital agencies and product companies integrate UI design as part of their work, and explore industry tools used to communicate your design to developers, product managers, and other stakeholders responsible for delivering the end-product.
User Interface Design Portfolios
Design projects often reuse components to build consistency and support the user experience. Learn about design systems and style guides as an important tool to accelerate progress and improve communication. Review user interface design portfolios and explore how to showcase your future design work.
UI Trends
UI design is rapidly a changing field. UI design trends are constantly evolving while new interfaces, like voice and wearables, introduce completely new paradigms. Explore these trends and identify future learning opportunities within the field of UI design.
Earn Your UI Design Certification (UIDC™)
Successfully completing BrainStation’s UI Design Certification course will earn you the globally recognized BrainStation UI Design Certification (UIDC™), demonstrating your mastery of the latest cutting-edge skills and tools. Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile and resume or CV.
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With a BrainStation certification, you’ll join our global alumni network: a community of accomplished professionals across a range of critical tech skills, including UI Design.
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Location
Learn in the Center of NYC
Located in the heart of the tech & retail district of SoHo Manhattan, BrainStation is at the center of New York’s cultural and tech scene, surrounded by the best tech companies in NYC. In addition to courses, BrainStation New York offers training sessions, industry events, expert panel discussions, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the UI Design Certification (UIDC™)?
The UI Design Certification (UIDC™) at BrainStation is a leading professional certification that verifies your completion of the course. Upon course completion, graduates receive the certificate and become a BrainStation-Certified UI Design Practitioner. A BrainStation certification can boost your LinkedIn profile and resume, helping you stand out in the job market when applying for design roles. BrainStation has been a global leader in digital skills training since its inception in 2011 and has trained over 30,000 creative professionals around the world.
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Is my professional background a good match for the course?
While in-depth, all of BrainStation's certification courses are designed to be compatible with individuals from various professional backgrounds. The UI Design Certification course is considered beginner-friendly and is open to anyone looking to transition into design, or enhance their existing skills.
For experienced Designers, we recommend the Design Leadership Certification Course which is focused on advanced topics developing strategic leadership skills, including vision, team alignment, and driving UX design strategy across organizations.
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What is the difference between UX and UI Design?
UI (User Interface) Design focuses on the visual and interactive elements of a product, such as buttons, colors, and layout, to make it visually appealing and easy to navigate. In contrast, UX (User Experience) Design encompasses the overall experience a user has with a product, considering factors like user research, usability, functionality, and flow to ensure the product meets user needs. Together, UI and UX create an intuitive, aesthetically pleasing product that delivers a seamless experience to the user.
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Do you offer a UX Design Course?
Yes! The UX Designer Certification course covers essential UX design skills such as user research, prototyping, and usability testing.
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What are the prerequisites for enrolling in the UI Design Certification course?
The UI Design course was created for those who are new to design but are interested in a career in design. The course is designed for individuals looking to transition into a design role or enhance their existing skills. It is considered to be beginner-friendly and requires no prior experience for admission.
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Who are the instructors?
BrainStation's UI instructors are seasoned leaders who actively work in roles at top companies like Amazon, Meta, and Google. They bring real-world experience from working on digital products used by millions, offering real-world examples and unique insights into what it takes to get hired and thrive as a designer.
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What are the classes like?
BrainStation's certification classes are immersive and hands-on right from day one. You’ll work on real-world projects, use industry-standard tools, participate in group exercises, and develop portfolio content that showcases your skills. Throughout the sessions, you’ll build a strong foundation in UI Design concepts and frameworks, and by the end, you’ll have practical experience and the confidence to continue your journey to your first design role or promotion.
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How many students are in each class?
We prioritize creating an engaging and tailored learning experience by keeping our class sizes small enough to ensure that everyone receives focused support from the instructor, but large enough that learners have the opportunity to build valuable connections and benefit from the unique perspectives of professionals from diverse industries.
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Is the course online or in-person?
Currently, you can take the UI Design Certification in an online course format where you will be participating in a live, interactive classroom environment taught by a leading UI Design expert.
Students in our online UI Design courses stay in touch with each other and instructors alike through BrainStation's industry-leading student learning platform, as well as a lively Slack community that provides support and updates even beyond graduation. There are several dates and times to offer flexibility for remote learning, and the course is designed to fit around professional schedules. Check out the course kick-off schedule here.
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How long is the course, and what is the schedule?
The UI Design course is typically 4 or 8 weeks long, depending on the delivery format — the course is offered in either 8 evening classes or 4 weekend day classes. In either case, the course adds up to a total of 24 hours of training, case studies, projects, lectures, and more. Our course schedule is designed to give you ultimate flexibility with delivery format, days of the week, and length. Check out the course kick-off schedule here.
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What kind of roles can I apply for after completing the UI certification?
After completing the UI Design Certification (UIDC™), you can apply for roles such as UI Designer, Visual Designer, Interaction Designer, Web Designer, Mobile App Designer, or Product Designer. With experience, you can also pursue advanced positions like Senior UI Designer, Lead Product Designer, UX/UI Manager, Design Systems Specialist, Principal Designer, Art Director, and Head of Design.
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How does a UI Design Certification compare to a Degree or Master's program?
A certification provides targeted learning and immediate recognition of specific skills, making it ideal for professionals looking to quickly validate their expertise and stand out in the job market. Unlike a degree or Master’s program, which takes longer and covers a wider range of topics, certifications are streamlined and practical, allowing you to apply new skills directly to your role. This makes certifications a great option for those looking to advance their careers efficiently without the time and financial investment of a traditional degree.
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What payment options do you offer?
BrainStation offers some of the most competitive payment options for UI Design training. Payment options include:
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Scholarship discount programs
Partial scholarships are available to help with tuition and are subject to eligibility. about these options.
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Monthly payment installments
Split your tuition into smaller amounts and pay in installments over 3, 6, or 12 months.
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Employer sponsorship
Many learners can have their tuition reimbursed by their employer through established Learning & Development budgets or on an ad-hoc basis.
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Scholarship discount programs
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Can I speak to someone about the course before I start?
Definitely! Our team of learning advisors is here to answer any questions you have. Simply at a time that is convenient for you — we look forward to speaking with you soon!
UI Design 101
What is UI Design?
UI Design, or User Interface Design, is about creating visually appealing and intuitive layouts for digital products. It emphasizes the look and feel of elements like buttons, color schemes, and typography to ensure the interface is both beautiful and functional. UI design refers to how users interact with each visual element, helping create successful solutions in app and web design.
Learn More: What Is UI Design?