Are you interested in getting into the BOOMING mobile application market?

This course will enable you the skills to build clean and attractive UI designs for iOS (Apple) and Android products. This class is designed for people who already have a working knowledge of computers and some beginner to intermediate design knowledge. Although this course is focused on the design side of the mobile applications, you will go through some information that will assist you on understanding developmental requirements and specifications. Coders, designers and developers are encouraged to take this course as it will definitely aid your understanding of the entire development process.

We will begin by looking into the details of each popular mobile device and how they relate to your designs. You will be encouraged to share your work with your classmates, engage in discussion and learn to utilize constructive criticism. To determine your progress, you will be given a weekly quiz and a practical assignment.

You will prepare a working model otherwise known as a proof of concept (POC) and understand how to properly balance functionality with appeal.

Finally, we will be designing an entire five screen mobile application suitable for the iOS and Android that would be ready to implement into coding. After this class, you will be ready to take on the vast UI Mobile Application market with confidence on the road to success!

Learn how to design for the fastest growing industry today while it is burning hot and growing!

Applicable Job Roles: mobile application UI designer, software UI designer, web UI designer, mobile application developer, icon designer, mobile application developer, UX/UI architect

• Introduction to Mobile Devices and Specs
• Brief History of Devices
• iOS vs. Android vs. Others – War of the Titans

• Recognizing user friendly elements
• Layouts & spacing – Can a design be too cluttered?
• Creating a Wireframe
• Building a Flowchart – What’s the next step?

• Working with attractive colors – What appeals to the masses?
• Applying attractive shapes
• Wireframe to Concept – Begin bringing your design to life.

• Creating appealing, useful buttons – To push, or not to push?
• Various functional graphical elements
• Understanding the “Web 2.0” & “Apple” style – Most sought after design styles.

• Applying popular social media icons and necessary icons
• Popular icon styles – Icons can make or break a design.
• Building icons from scratch

• Proof of Concept – Otherwise known as POC
• Gathering feedback and revising your design

• Adjust images for various devices and operating systems
• Portrait display vs. Landscape display – How does it affect the outcome?
• Preparing images for coding
• Confirming your design

• Final Mobile Application Assignment