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14 Tweets 3 reads Dec 14, 2022

I spent 14 days studying the WRONG subjects while self-learning UI/UX design as a beginner.
Save your next 14 days.
Here are crucial topics & FREE materials that will turn you from beginner to intermediate UI/UX designer:

1. Typography: learn how to use and pair different font types and families.
Short video - youtube.com by @thefuturishere
Extended Video - youtube.com by @tutsplus

2. Color: learn the principles of color usage (hierarchy, readability, & expression).
Extended video: youtube.com by @LizTheWhizard
Short Video: youtube.com by @thefuturishere

3. Spacing: learn the grid system, font spacing, padding, white/negative space, etc.
Extended video: youtube.com by @tutsplus
Short video: youtube.com by @michalmalewicz

4. Introduction to Figma: learn and familiarize yourself with the Figma interphase and tools.
Playlist: youtube.com by @mizko

5. Using Autolayout, Constraints & Resizing: this is the best thing you can learn on Figma. It makes your design faster and easier a lil bit.
Short video: youtube.com by @wiredtodesign
Shorter Video: youtube.com by @timgabe

6. Wireframing - learn how to create low and high-fidelity wireframes.
Short video: youtube.com by @AlienaCai
Extended video: youtube.com by @freeCodeCamp

7. Learn UX design in general: this is essential to create impactful designs.
Playlist: youtube.com by @NNgroup

8. Prototyping on Figma: learn how to create interactive designs to enable you to present your design to developers and key stakeholders effectively.
Short video: youtube.com by @mizko
Short video: youtube.com by @PierluigiGiglio

9. Component library in Figma
Playlist: youtube.com by @amdesign

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10. Developer handoff - learn how to pass your designs to developers and help them implement them pixel-perfect.
Extended video: youtube.com by @mizko
Short video: youtube.com by @chunbuns

11. Design thinking - learn the most recognized design process.
Extended video: youtube.com by @GoogleDesign
Short video: youtube.com by @careerfoundry