Coursera

Visual Elements of User Interface Design

Hybrid

17 hours

English

Design & Creative

Course Overview

Visual Elements of User Interface Design, taught by Michael Worthington at CalArts, is the first course in the UI/UX Design Specialization. This design-centric program introduces the foundations of UI design, focusing on how color, typography, imagery, and interaction principles create clear, consistent, and intuitive digital experiences. Through lectures and hands-on visual exercises, learners explore how designers shape meaning and usability in digital interfaces.

What You'll Learn

- A shareable certificate from CalArts.
- Foundational knowledge of UI principles and visual communication.
- Hands-on assignments to design a static screen-based interface.
- A starting point in the full UI/UX Design Specialization.