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UI/UX Design
Design products that are a pleasure to use, not just to look at.
UI/UX design is about how products work and feel, not just how they look. You learn to research users, structure flows, and design interfaces — a creative-but-analytical field that pairs beautifully with development.
The route
1
Design & UX fundamentals 3–5 weeks
Hierarchy, color, typography, and the principles of usability.
- Visual hierarchy
- Color & typography
- Usability heuristics
- Design thinking
2
Tools: Figma 3–4 weeks
Master the industry-standard tool for designing and prototyping.
- Figma
- Components & auto-layout
- Prototyping
- Design systems basics
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3
Research & flows 3–5 weeks
Understand users, map journeys, and justify design decisions.
- User research
- Wireframing
- User flows
- Usability testing
4
Portfolio & case studies 4–6 weeks
Two or three deep case studies that show your thinking, not just pretty screens.
- Case studies
- Portfolio site
- Presenting work
- Critique
Digital Technology Institute (DTI)
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Who it's for
- Creative people who also like logic
- Developers wanting design sense
- Career switchers from any background
Career outcomes
- UI/UX Designer
- Product Designer
- UX Researcher (with focus)
Prefer guided learning?
If self-paced study keeps stalling, a mentored cohort can get you to job-ready faster. DTI runs structured programs in Albania across software, data, and security.
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