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Design Composition

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July 15, 2023

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Design Composition Course

Design Composition

5 hours
Advanced

About this course

Craft balanced, engaging designs with composition principles that work.

Details

Advanced level
About 5 hours to complete
Gamified and interactive
20 lessons, 4 levels
English language
Learn on iOS or Android
Online at your own pace
Last updated Mar 12, 2025

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites

Skills you’ll gain with course:

Learn the basic principles of design composition — Learn about the fundamental principles of design composition, such as balance, symmetry, and hierarchy, and discover how to use them to create effective designs.
Discover the essential rules of UI and graphic design — Explore the various design formats, elements, properties, and rules of UI design and learn how to apply them, in addition to adopting a consistent design workflow.
Create visual harmony in your designs — Understand how to apply design principles to different design elements to create harmony and visual hierarchy, emphasize key messages, and evoke emotions.
Understand the role of positive and negative space — Learn the principles of positive and negative space and how to use them to create balance, contrast, clarity, readability, and emphasis in your designs.

Topics covered

UI DesignLayout & CompositionVisual DesignDesign PrinciplesWeb DesignUI ElementDesign ElementsContrastUser AttentionNegative Space
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Excited to have completed the Design Composition Certification from Uxcel. One key takeaway that stood out: negative space is powerful. Strong composition enhances usability, readability, and user experience. Grateful for this insightful course!
Anna Gkini

Anna Gkini

UX Designer
If you consistently follow Uxcel's recommendations (and do all including design briefs), you'll undoubtedly experience significant growth as a designer.
Valeriia Cooke

Valeriia Cooke

Product Designer
I’ve used Uxcel for years, and it makes learning UX easy and fun! The visual, interactive, and gamified lessons are perfect for those who prefer less text. Whether you’re a beginner or leveling up, Uxcel has something for everyone. It’s helped me keep learning even with a busy schedule—I highly recommend it!
Túlio Santana

Túlio Santana

Product Designer at Ab InBev
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FAQs

  • What’s the Design Composition course about?

    The Design Composition course is a holistic approach to design. It involves considering the relationships between design elements, creating balance and symmetry, and emphasizing important elements through visual hierarchy. By understanding design composition, you can create more effective designs that are visually appealing and communicate their intended message clearly.


    By understanding design composition, you can create more effective designs that are visually appealing and communicate their intended message clearly. Throughout the course, you'll dive deeper into composition principles such as geometric and visual perception, working with composition, and how to create balance and symmetry in your designs.


    Whether you're a beginner or an experienced designer, this course will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills to create high-quality designs. By mastering the principles of design composition, you'll be able to create products that are user-friendly, efficient, and impactful.

  • Why do UX designers need to know design composition?

    UX designers need to know design composition because it involves considering the relationships between design elements, creating balance and symmetry, and emphasizing important elements through visual hierarchy. By understanding design composition, designers can create more effective designs that are visually appealing and communicate their intended message clearly. Design composition is an essential aspect of UX design, as it is involved in creating products that are user-friendly, efficient, and impactful.

  • Do I need to complete a course due to some date to earn a certificate?

    No, you don't need to complete a course by a certain due date to earn a certificate. Uxcel's courses are flexible, and students can take them at their own pace and on their time. This means that you can work through the course material as quickly or as slowly as you like and take as much time as you need to fully understand the concepts and apply them to your own projects. Once you complete the course, you will receive a certificate that validates your mastery of the concepts covered in the course.

  • What are the pricing options for the course?

    For new learners, the first level of each course is available free of charge! This allows you to experience the course without any initial investment.


    However, if you're seeking a deeper and more comprehensive learning journey, we recommend our Pro Membership. With this subscription, you gain full access to all our courses, which includes additional lessons, engaging design challenges, and thorough assessments.


    Additionally, Pro Membership entitles you to receive a certificate upon completion of a course and personalized feedback from experts for all your challenge submissions. To explore the pricing details and find the best plan for your learning needs, please visit our pricing page.

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