What You'll Learn

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Apply cognitive psychology principles to interface design

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Design intuitive information architectures & navigation flows

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Create high-fidelity prototypes in Figma from scratch

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Conduct professional user research & usability testing

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Master typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy

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Design responsive layouts across mobile, tablet, and desktop

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Build and maintain a scalable design system

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Present design decisions to stakeholders with confidence

Course Description

Great design is not decoration — it is the strategy made visible. This course teaches you to design products that don't just look good, but feel effortless to use, because they are built on a deep understanding of how human minds process information.

Sarah Jenkins spent a decade leading the Human Interface team at Apple, where every pixel decision was scrutinized against a single question: does this reduce cognitive load? She brings that same editorial rigor to every module of this course.

You will graduate with a complete design portfolio piece — a full product design case study from discovery through high-fidelity prototype — ready for job applications or client presentations.

Prerequisites

No prior design experience requiredFigma free account

Curriculum Overview

18 modules · 28h

Design Thinking & Psychology

4 lessons · 2h 20m

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play_circle1.1 — How Humans Process Visual Information35 minPreview
play_circle1.2 — Gestalt Principles in Modern UI28 min
play_circle1.3 — Cognitive Load & Decision Fatigue32 min
quizModule 1 Assessment15 min

Typography & Visual Hierarchy

4 lessons · 3h 00m

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play_circle2.1 — Type Scale, Rhythm & Pairing45 min
play_circle2.2 — Color Theory for Digital Products40 min
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16 more modules — Figma Mastery, User Research, Design Systems, Portfolio Project...

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Your Instructor

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41,200 students

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Sarah Jenkins

Human Interface Lead · Ex-Apple · Keynote Designer

Sarah led design on several of Apple's flagship products, including major iOS releases and the Apple Watch companion app. She is known for her obsessive attention to interaction detail and her ability to explain complex design decisions in simple, actionable language.

Apple Alumna12+ Years

Student Reviews

star4.9 · 4,102 reviews
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Thomas M.

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The psychology modules completely changed how I approach design. I've been a developer for 5 years and this course taught me to finally think like a designer.

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