Course Information

Learn UX Design at Your Own Pace

Design smarter. Test better. Think like a user.
This flexible online course from UAL Short Courses teaches you how to research, prototype, and test real UX design ideas – all in your own time.

Start today and turn your app ideas into real experiences.

Is This Course Right for You?

This course is perfect for aspiring UX designers, creative professionals branching into digital design, or anyone with an app idea looking to bring it to life. You don’t need prior UX experience – just curiosity and a willingness to learn by doing.

By the End of This Course, You’ll Be Able To

  • Conduct basic user research to uncover design challenges

  • Create low to high-fidelity prototypes using industry tools

  • Test your ideas through real-world UX testing

  • Reflect, iterate, and improve based on feedback

  • Build a portfolio-ready design project

Why Choose This UX Course?

  • 100% self-paced: Learn whenever it suits you

  • Apply UX principles to your own app or product idea

  • Hands-on, project-based tasks with practical outputs

  • Optional peer review opportunities for feedback

  • Designed by UAL tutors committed to inclusive learning design

How the Course Works

Once enrolled, you’ll access the course through our user-friendly learning platform. You can start anytime and go at your own pace – we recommend around 1-2 weeks to complete the three lessons. Each lesson includes short videos, creative activities, and step-by-step guidance.

You can preview part of the course before enrolling through our Guest Access feature, which allows you to explore the layout and tone before making a commitment.

Harry Solomons

Harry is a UX designer and educator with a passion for human-centred design. His teaching draws on real-world project experience and a belief in design as a tool for inclusive innovation. He developed this course to help students think critically, creatively, and empathetically about digital experiences.

What You’ll Need to Get Started

  • A basic idea for an app or digital product

  • Free Figma account (or similar prototyping tool)

  • Simple tools for research and note-taking

  • Access to online videos (e.g., YouTube, TikTok)

  • Optional: Paper and pens for early-stage prototyping

Justice-Informed Design Thinking

This course is shaped by UAL’s Principles for Climate, Social, and Racial Justice. You’ll be encouraged to explore ethical, inclusive, and sustainable approaches to UX – designing with the future in mind, and with real people at the centre.

What You’ll Walk Away With

Complete the course activities and you’ll receive a UAL Certificate of Completion – perfect for showcasing your skills to clients, employers, or academic admissions teams. You’ll also have a design project to add to your creative portfolio.

Not Sure Yet? Preview the Course

With Guest Access, you can explore part of the course before enrolling. Get a feel for the structure, style, and content - no login required.