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Visual Design & UI Principles

Master the visual language of great interfaces — typography, colour theory, grid systems, iconography, and visual hierarchy.

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11,400 students enrolled
Last updated: January 2026EnglishSubtitles: English, Spanish, French

What You'll Learn

Apply Gestalt principles to improve visual organisation

Build type scales and hierarchies that guide user attention

Create accessible colour palettes using WCAG contrast ratios

Design flexible grid and spacing systems

Choose and pair fonts for digital interfaces

Design iconography and apply illustration styles consistently

Curriculum Breakdown

4 Modules 20 Lessons • 20 hours Total16+ Downloadable Resources
Type Anatomy & Choosing Typefaces for Screens
14:00
Building a Type Scale: Modular & Custom
16:00
Line Length, Leading & Letter-Spacing for Readability
14:00
Font Pairing Strategies
12:00
Variable Fonts & Responsive Typography
12:00

Learning Format

Video Lessons

High-quality recorded lessons you can watch at your own pace.

20 lessons

Hands-on Projects

Real-world projects that reinforce every concept you learn.

4 projects

Certificate

Earn a verifiable certificate upon successful completion.

On completion

Certification Details

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Visual Design & UI Principles Certificate

Issued by Tech101

Demonstrate mastery of visual design fundamentals as applied to modern digital interfaces.

Certificate Requirements

  • Apply typographic hierarchy and grid systems to UI design
  • Build and apply accessible colour systems
  • Create consistent iconography and illustration styles
  • Design interfaces that pass WCAG AA accessibility standards

Completion Certificate

Awarded upon finishing all course content and submitting projects. Shows dedication and completion.

Graded Certificate

Earned by passing the final assessment with 70%+ score. Demonstrates verified skill proficiency.

Your Instructor

JL

Jordan Lee

Lead UX/UI Designer

Jordan is a lead designer with a decade of experience at top design studios and tech companies, passionate about user-centred design education.

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Requirements & Prerequisites

Technical Requirements

  • Familiarity with Figma (Figma Fundamentals course recommended)
  • No formal art or design education required
  • A good eye for detail and willingness to practice

Who This Course Is For

  • UX designers wanting stronger visual and aesthetic skills
  • Developers who design their own UIs and want them to look professional
  • Junior designers building foundational visual design knowledge

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