Category: Web Design & Tools

  • Introduction to design systems by Figma
  • Design a User Experience for Social Good

    Design a User Experience for Social Good

    The seventh and final course in my certification is called “Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs.” Grade: 94.60% Here are a few highlights and notes from what I learned. Key Takeaways Portfolio Project #3 Design an app for children to learn about their emotions.

  • Dynamic UI for Websites

    Dynamic UI for Websites

    The sixth course in my certification is called “Build Dynamic User Interfaces for Websites.” Grade: 90.62% Here are a few highlights and notes from what I learned. Key Takeaways Portfolio Project #2 Design a website that allows patients to check in to their doctor’s office and answer initial health screening questions.

  • Designs and Prototypes in Figma

    Designs and Prototypes in Figma

    The fifth course in my certification is called “Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma.” Grade: 92.59% Here are a few highlights and notes from what I learned. Key Takeaways Wireframe of Muzik App in Figma I decided to create a mobile app for this project that would let users sign up for notifications when…

  • Research and Test Early Concepts

    Research and Test Early Concepts

    The fourth course in my certification is called “Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts.” Grade: 83.75% Here are a few highlights and notes from what I learned. Key Takeaways Research is a very methodical process. It once again highlights the need for a diverse group of participants in order to get the best possible…

  • Wireframes and Prototypes

    Wireframes and Prototypes

    The third course in my certification is called “Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes.” Grade: 100% Here are a few highlights and notes from what I learned. Key Takeaways Creating low-fidelity prototypes on paper can help iterate on many ideas quickly. They’re great for in-person teams, but harder with remote workers because of the barriers for…

  • Starting the UX Design Process

    Starting the UX Design Process

    The second course in my certification is called “Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate.” Grade: 92.50% Here are a few highlights from my notes. Key Takeaways Empathy is design is important because it helps designers understand the user’s needs. It’s also very important to have a diverse group of users for doing…

  • Foundations of UX Design

    Foundations of UX Design

    I just completed the first course for my Google UX Design Professional Certificate! I’m excited to jump into the next one and keep the momentum going. Grade: 92.77% Here are a few highlights from what I learned. Key Takeaways The biggest thing I learned in this course is the importance of focusing on the user.…

  • Going back to school (again)

    Going back to school (again)

    I am a lifelong learner. I’m always looking for new ways to do things, to improve my process and skills, or add something new. I have decided to start a 7 course series to obtain a Google UX Design Professional Certificate. I’ve been interested in design my whole life, but haven’t felt like I had…