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UI/UX Design & Design Systems Engineering

Figma, User Research, Accessibility (WCAG 2.1), Design Tokens & Prototyping

Craft world-class digital user interfaces for mobile and desktop applications. Master cognitive design psychology, empirical user testing, responsive layout grids, high-fidelity interactive prototyping, and modular cross-platform design token systems in Figma.

Duration
6 months
Proficiency
Beginner
Start Date
November 2026
Credit Units
60 Units
UI/UX Design & Design Systems Engineering
Accredited TVET
Certification:Certificate in Product Design & UX Research
Tuition Fee:₦350,000 (100% Scholarship Eligible)
Study Mode:Hybrid (Lab + Online)
Accreditation:National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)
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Terrain-Optimized Learning

Syllabus & Real Engineering Modules

Designed for Nigerian connectivity and power constraints. Study online or export complete lesson guides for offline learning.

Nigerian Terrain Case Study

Designing for Intense Sunlight Glare, Low-Cost Smartphones, and Spotty Networks

Most digital design tutorials assume a user sitting in an air-conditioned room on a 4K Apple display with fiber Wi-Fi. In Lagos, Kano, or Onitsha, users operate low-cost Infinix/Tecno phones outdoors under blistering midday sunlight with cracked screens, severe glare, and 3G data. UI designs with subtle grey text become completely invisible.

Key Topics & Theoretical Concepts

Qualitative & Quantitative User Research Methodologies
Empathy Maps, User Personas & Problem Framing
User Flow Diagrams & Information Architecture (IA)
Heuristic Evaluation of Existing Digital Products
Hands-On Lab: Comprehensive UX Research Case Study for a Mobile Banking AppBeginner

Interview 5 real users, identify critical friction points in digital remittances, synthesize findings, and map an optimized user journey flow.

Toolchain & Stack:
Figma / FigJamMiroLoom

Recommended Module Literature

Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability
Source: Steve Krug • Timeless usability and intuitive navigation rules.
Textbook / E-Book

Graduation Competencies

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Conduct rigorous user research and translate qualitative findings into user journey flows
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Build scalable, tokenized design systems with auto-layout in Figma
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Design high-fidelity responsive interfaces adhering to WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards
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Construct interactive prototypes with micro-interactions and conduct empirical user testing

Technologies Mastered

Figma Component ArchitectureDesign TokensUser Testing & HeuristicsInteractive PrototypingWCAG 2.1 AccessibilityWireframingInformation Architecture

Prerequisites

  • •Visual sensibility & curiosity about human behavior
  • •Basic computer literacy (Mac or Windows)

Target Industry Roles

Product DesignerUI/UX DesignerDesign System SpecialistUX ResearcherInteraction Designer