| Module | Focus | 2021 Update Highlights | |--------|-------|------------------------| | 1. Visual Design Principles | Contrast, spacing, hierarchy, color | New color accessibility calculator walkthrough | | 2. UI Elements Deep Dive | Buttons, forms, cards, tables, nav bars | Mobile-first & responsive patterns | | 3. Typography | Font pairing, sizing, line-height | Variable fonts & system font stacks | | 4. Layout & Grids | Alignment, grids, white space | Auto-layout in Figma (practical demo) | | 5. Design Systems | Reusable components, tokens, documentation | — worth the update alone | | 6. Real-World Projects | Redesigns from scratch | Updated critique videos with 2021-2022 design trends |
Students receive access to a massive library of Figma resources, cheatsheets, and checklists to speed up their workflow. Curriculum Breakdown learn ui design by erik kennedy updated 2021
Week 9 — Critique & Iteration
In 2021, flat design died. Users need cues. | Module | Focus | 2021 Update Highlights
Practical, "logic-based" design instead of abstract "color theory". Typography | Font pairing, sizing, line-height | Variable
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