Here's a step-by-step curriculum that combines UX and UI design

 

1. Introduction to UX and UI design:

• Define what UX and UI design are and their purposes
• Discuss the history and evolution of UX and UI design
• Explain the importance of UX and UI design for businesses and users
• Discuss the role of a UX and UI designer

2. User research:

• Explain the importance of user research
• Discuss different methods of user research such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups
• Discuss how to synthesize research data
• Demonstrate how to create personas and user journeys

3. Information architecture:

• Discuss what information architecture is
• Explain the importance of organizing information
• Demonstrate how to create wireframes and site maps
• Discuss how to test and refine information architecture

4. Interaction design:

• Discuss what interaction design is
• Explain the importance of designing interactions
• Demonstrate how to create prototypes
• Discuss how to test and refine interactions

5. Visual design:

• Discuss what visual design is
• Explain the importance of visual design
• Demonstrate how to create visual designs
• Discuss how to test and refine visual designs

6. UI design:

• Discuss what UI design is
• Explain the importance of UI design for creating a consistent user experience
• Demonstrate how to create UI designs that are consistent with the overall visual design
• Discuss how to test and refine UI designs

7. Design systems:

• Discuss what design systems are
• Explain the importance of creating design systems
• Demonstrate how to create and maintain design systems

8. Design implementation:

• Discuss what design implementation is
• Explain the importance of implementing designs
• Demonstrate how to implement designs

9. Design evaluation and iteration:

• Discuss what design evaluation and iteration is
• Explain the importance of evaluating and iterating designs
• Demonstrate how to evaluate and iterate designs

10. Career development and portfolio building:

• Discuss career development for UX and UI designers
• Explain the importance of a portfolio
• Demonstrate how to create and maintain a portfolio

11. Final project:

• Give students the opportunity to apply what they have learned by completing a final project
• Provide guidance and feedback to help students complete their projects

This curriculum is meant to be a starting point and can be adjusted based on the specific needs of your audience and the amount of time available for teaching. You may also choose to include additional topics or focus on specific aspects of UX and UI design in greater depth.