Mobile
"Mobile" refers to the design and development of digital interfaces and experiences specifically tailored for mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. Mobile design involves creating user interfaces that are optimized for smaller screens, touch-based interactions, and limited device resources.
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Mobile Design
Learn mobile UI/UX patterns, workflows, and platform-specific strategies to create exceptional, user-friendly mobile experiences across different devices.
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UX Design Foundations
Learn the essentials of UX design to build a strong foundation in core principles. Gain practical skills to support product development and create better user experiences.
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Design Terminology
Learn UX terminology and key UX/UI terms that boost collaboration between designers, developers, and stakeholders for smoother, clearer communication.
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Common Design Patterns
Learn design patterns most valued in product development to create intuitive, visually compelling experiences that seamlessly blend form and function.
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Accessibility Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of digital accessibility and how to create inclusive experiences for all users. Explore key principles, tools, and best practices.
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Wireframing
Learn to create effective wireframes that seamlessly integrate into your design workflows, improving communication and driving better design outcomes.
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UI Components II
Learn advanced techniques to design dynamic, scalable interfaces using optimized UI components and streamlined navigation for better user experiences.
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Design Composition
Learn the fundamental principles of visual layout, balance, and structure to create compelling and effective design compositions that engage and intrigue users.
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UX Design Patterns with Checklist Design
Learn common UX design patterns and how to apply them with practical checklists, ensuring the creation of intuitive, user-friendly, and exceptional interfaces.
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Introduction to Figma
Learn essential Figma tools like layers, styling, typography, and images. Master the basics to create clean, user-friendly designs
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User Psychology
Learn the psychological principles behind user behavior and decision-making. Master core concepts in user psychology to help you design more engaging products.
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3D Design Foundations
Learn essential 3D design principles, from spatial thinking and dimensional relationships to form, lighting, and texture, for a solid foundation in the field.
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Psychology Behind Gamified Experiences
Learn the fundamentals and key concepts of gamification and discover how to apply game design principles to engage users and drive targeted behavior from them.
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Reducing User Churn
Learn strategies to reduce churn and build long-term user relationships, which is crucial for improving retention and driving sustainable business growth.
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Apple Human Interface Guidelines
Learn Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines to design modern, high-performing apps, focusing on UI principles and best practices for creating effective interfaces.
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Human-Centered AI
Learn AI design principles to create user-centered, trustworthy, and effective AI experiences.
Lessons
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Designing for Mobile Interfaces
Learn the basics of creating user-friendly, intuitive, and functional mobile interfaces
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Devices & Screen Sizes
Discover the various devices and screen sizes you may have to design for
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Basics of Native Mobile Design
Discover the pros and cons of creating native and hybrid apps
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Forms Accessibility
Discover how to build accessible forms that do not overwhelm or put off users
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Designing for Tablets
Discover the best practices to follow when designing apps for tablets
Exercises
Briefs
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Design a Responsive Landing Page
Demonstrate your understanding of responsive web design by creating a landing page for desktop, tablet, and phone devices.
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Design a Password Reset Page
Leverage your UI/UX design expertise to engineer a seamless reset password flow.
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Design a Settings Page for Mobile
Showcase your information architecture and content strategy skills by crafting a settings page for mobile.
Projects
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Settings Page for Travel and Destination App
I chose to design a settings page for a travel and destinations mobile app. My primary objective was to imagine the settings pages, making t
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Reset Password - Mobile App Flow
'Continue with...' step This flow is for a user who has an existing email address, so a ‘Continue with email’ button is used to demonstrate
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Accessible Signup Form
Accessible Sign-up Form for Mobile Apps Highlights: ✔️ Clear Error Messaging ✔️ Toggle for Password Visibility ✔️ Multiple Login Option
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Mobile App UI
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Push Notification Design for E-Commerce Platform
E-commerce platformThorne is an e-commerce platform focused on personalised, scientific wellness. Their mission is to empower individu
FAQs
What is a mobile device?
A mobile device is a portable electronic device designed for mobile or wireless communication. It includes smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, portable gaming consoles, e-readers, and other handheld devices that allow users to access digital content, applications, and services on the go.
What are the key features of mobile devices?
Mobile devices typically offer several key features, including:
- Mobility: Mobile devices are designed for on-the-go use, allowing users to carry them conveniently and access information or perform tasks from anywhere with wireless connectivity.
- Touchscreen interface: Many mobile devices feature touchscreen interfaces, enabling intuitive and direct interaction with the device through gestures and taps.
- Internet connectivity: Mobile devices provide access to the internet through cellular data networks or Wi-Fi, allowing users to browse the web, access online services, and communicate with others.
- Apps and multimedia: Mobile devices support various applications (apps) that provide functionalities such as productivity tools, social networking, entertainment, and more. They also support multimedia features like cameras, video playback, music streaming, and gaming.
- Portability and form factor: Mobile devices are compact and lightweight, making them easily portable and suitable for one-handed use. They come in different form factors, including smartphones with varying screen sizes and tablets with larger displays.
What is mobile design?
Mobile design refers to the process of creating user interfaces and experiences specifically tailored for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. It involves designing intuitive and visually appealing interfaces that take into account the smaller screen size, touch-based interactions, and unique capabilities of mobile devices. Mobile design encompasses aspects such as layout, navigation, typography, colors, iconography, and interactions to ensure seamless and engaging user experiences on mobile platforms. The goal of mobile design is to optimize usability, accessibility, and overall user satisfaction when accessing digital content, services, and applications on mobile devices.
Learn more about designing for mobile devices in our Mobile Design course.