What do I get?

• Our course covers both UX & UI specifically for game design. - Applications of UX/UI design can differ greatly, and in video game development in particular, UX/UI designers play a critical role in helping games succeed. - Our course covers UX design workflow from prototyping to mockups, elaborates on UI elements design and introduces UX research tools in gaming, while allowing the students to compile all their work in a portfolio. - Our course gives students the opportunity to produce portfolio-ready creative assets they can use after the course to support their job applications. - Career guidance. Students will receive career tips from Ariel and mock interview practice. Low entry barrier for professionals from non-design backgrounds. - We teach the students creative techniques and let them practice with Figma (the most widely used UX design tool on the market) in demos. UX/UI design are one of the easiest domains to enter game design without significant digital illustration or coding skills.

What do I need?

• Hard skills: Craft player personas Develop flowcharts in Figma Develop UI moodboards Develop wireframes in Figma Develop prototypes in Figma Prepare usability test plan & scripts Apply usability test results Create UI mockups Test UI mockups with a colorblind simulator Perform basic implementation of UI assets Soft skills: Use cognitive science principles to shape game UX Develop engaging player onboarding Collaborate with other teams (developers, game designers, etc.) Career skills: Strategize & customize career growth as a Game UX/UI Designer Develop a portfolio project showcasing components developed over the course Prepare for the job interview Boost LinkedIn profile