Course Description
When designing with the user experience in mind, remember that you can only make impressive and useful solutions if you know what goes where and why. That’s why it’s vital to address important UX considerations and know what you want to achieve. Once you have that established, you can then begin selecting the best tools for your job.
In this course, we’ll discuss the importance of using UX tools and look at the various UX tools used in the industry today, such as Adobe XD, Figma, and InVision. You’ll see a demonstration on how to use these three popular UX design tools and learn how to select the best tool for your project. You’ll also explore some of the common keyboard shortcuts which transfer from one program to another and learn some key terms of UX design.
What You'll Learn
- Discuss the purpose and functionality of common UX tools
- Describe and explore three common UX design tools, including Adobe XD, Figma, and InVision
- Recognize the key factors to consider when selecting a UX design tool for a project
- Apply common keyboard shortcuts that transfer from one UX program to another
- Define key terms used in UX design
Key Takeaways
- Effective UX solutions depend on first establishing what you want to achieve and where elements go and why before selecting tools.
- Adobe XD, Figma, and InVision are three popular UX design tools used in the industry today.
- Selecting the best tool for a project requires recognizing key factors that apply to the work at hand.
- Many keyboard shortcuts transfer from one UX program to another.
- The course includes a demonstration of how to use the three featured UX design tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What UX tools does this course cover?
The course discusses common UX tools used in the industry today, with a focus on three popular UX design tools: Adobe XD, Figma, and InVision.
What will I be able to do after taking this course?
You'll be able to discuss the purpose and functionality of common UX tools, describe and explore three common UX design tools, and recognize the key factors to consider when selecting a UX design tool.
Does the course show how the tools are actually used?
Yes. The course includes a demonstration on how to use the three featured UX design tools, and it covers common keyboard shortcuts that transfer from one program to another.
What topics are included in the lessons?
The lessons cover what a UX tool is, common UX tools, selecting a UX tool, and a UX tool demonstration.
What skills does this course help build?
It supports skills including design tools, graphical tools, interaction design, interface design, UI/UX writing, and user experience (UX) design.
