bolt Elite Certification

Graphics Design UI-UX Design

A hands-on course in graphic design and UI/UX design. Trainees learn Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, and Figma, and build a brand identity, a UI kit, and a portfolio for freelancing or jobs.

Duration 12 weeks

Contact Hours 108 Hrs

Level Intermediate

Format Full time

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Course Introduction

This course introduces the principles and tools of modern graphic design and user experience design. It bridges creativity and functionality, covering layout, branding, wireframing, prototyping, and responsive design on industry-standard platforms. Learners design logos, digital ads, and social media content. They then build wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes in Figma, and learn accessibility (WCAG basics) and usability testing. Cross-cutting modules cover client pitching, freelancing on Fiverr and Upwork, portfolio building on Behance, Dribbble, and LinkedIn, and using AI tools for ideas and copy. The course builds towards a capstone: a complete brand and UI kit with a public portfolio entry. It is structured to strengthen freelancing potential and align with global design certification trends.

Learning Outcomes

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Explain the principles of graphic design and UX/UI design

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Use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, and Figma professionally

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Design logos, digital ads, and branded social media content

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Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive UI prototypes

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Apply colour theory, typography, layout, and design systems

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Conduct basic user research and usability testing

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Export and package design assets for print and digital delivery

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Build a portfolio suitable for job placement or freelancing

Target Audience

group ICT graduates interested in creative technology roles
group Freelancers aiming to offer graphic and UI services
group Early-career professionals entering visual communication and design

Certification Criteria

check Attend at least 80% of course sessions
check Complete all assessments and the capstone project
check Score at least 80% overall
check Present the final project and portfolio

Assessment Strategy

Design Exercises & Quizzes (weekly) 20%

Assignments & Mini Projects (weekly) 20%

Final Exam 20%

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12 weeks Duration.

Course Modules

16 modules · 108 contact hours

Design Fundamentals

Elements of design, layout, balance, alignment, hierarchy

Color Theory & Typography

Colour psychology, contrast, readability, font pairing

Adobe Photoshop Basics

Image editing, composition, layers, smart objects

Adobe Illustrator Basics

Vector design, logo creation, shapes, iconography

Canva for Social Media

Templates, visual posts, ad creatives, reels, thumbnails

Design for Branding

Brand identity, tone, consistency, visual language, brand kit

Intro to UI/UX Design

UX process, user journeys, wireframes, mockups

Figma Essentials

Frames, components, prototyping, developer handoff

UI Layouts & Grids

Responsive grids, spacing, navigation patterns

Accessibility & Usability

Inclusive design, WCAG basics, usability heuristics

Mobile & Web Design

iOS, Android, and web guidelines, device previews

Prototyping & User Testing

Clickable prototypes, user feedback, iteration, Final Quiz

Capstone Planning

Project ideation, UX brief, timeline, branding goals

Capstone Development I

Graphic creation, UI layout, prototyping in Figma

Capstone Development II

Testing, feedback loops, visual polish

Capstone Presentation

Project demo, design walkthrough, portfolio showcase

Tools & Platforms

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Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva

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UI/UX Design: Figma, Adobe XD (optional), Balsamiq

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Accessibility & Collaboration: Stark Plugin, Color Oracle, Miro

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AI Tools: ChatGPT, Microsoft Designer

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Portfolio Platforms: Behance, Dribbble, Notion, LinkedIn

Capstone Project

“Design and Showcase a Complete Brand + UI Kit.” Trainees design a brand identity and a UI design system. They prototype user flows in Figma, publish a portfolio entry, and present to a panel for live feedback.

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Brand identity: logo, colour palette, and social media templates

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UI design system with layouts for at least 3 screens

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Working Figma prototype of user flows

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Polished Behance/portfolio entry for public view

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Live presentation to a panel with feedback

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