B.Sc UI/UX

Duration: 3 years | Eligibility: +2 / Equivalent

B.Sc in UI/UX at SCID is a 3 year program focused on the area of Digital interface and technology. In the first year, students are taught the basic elements and principles of Design which serves as the foundation for the forthcoming 3 years of Design specialisation.

Post the foundation programme the students are introduced to the Process of Design Thinking, exposed to user research methodologies, problem identification techniques, various concepts to innovate, exploration in industries’ latest softwares & prototyping techniques, testing tools and marketing principles. Every semester has a month long project course where the students can implement & exhibit their learning from the semester in their core fields.

Being ideally located around the SAAS capital of India – Chennai and the Silicon Valley of India – Bengaluru, the students shall constantly receive mentorship from experts in the field. In the final year, the students will go through a 3 month Industry exposure program (Internship) as well as a 6 month intensive industry collaboration program (graduation project).

Being located in the Industrial hub of the South, the students get enough Industrial exposure during their 3 year journey. In the final year, the students shall go through a 3 month Industry exposure program (Internship) as well as a 6 month intensive industry collaboration program (graduation project).

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UI Design
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Curriculum

What Is UI Design?

User-friendly interfaces are essential for digital products that are meant to be used by the general public. The look and feel of an app or website’s user interface is referred to as user interface design. It’s important to consider the aesthetics of digital iconography, including how they’re displayed on a website and the relationships between them. Interface design includes features such as fonts, colors, graphics, buttons, and menus.

All of these design decisions work together to make it clear to users what can be clicked, touched, or swiped and which of the series of buttons is the most significant.

What Do UI Designers Do?

Designing user interfaces falls under the umbrella of the UI design discipline. A user’s first impression of an app, website, or piece of software is shaped by its user interface. This is a form of visual designer, just like a web designer or a graphic designer. Designers specializing in user interfaces for digital products, such as websites, apps, and other digital media, are UI (User Interface) Designers.

A human-centered approach is adopted by UI Designers, just like UX Designers. When it comes to designing user interfaces, a UI Designer’s primary responsibility is to make sure they are both beautiful and intuitive (meaning that a person can quickly navigate around them without having to think too hard about what they are doing). User interface design (UI) influences customer perceptions of a brand.

Skills Required to Become a UI Designer

Creativity and Innovation in User Interface Design (UI Design)

Designers are in the business of coming up with innovative new designs on a regular basis. Innovative solutions should also be sought, pushing the boundaries of design aesthetics while resolving user concerns.

Attention to Detail

The finest UX/UI designers pay close attention to the smallest details rather than focusing on the overall picture.

Communication

UI designers generally work in groups to produce final products. Thus they must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. You should be able to convey your design concept to clients, developers, and other design team members.

Empathy

The user is at the center of the user interface design process. You’re not only creating attractive user interfaces. You’re creating user-friendly interfaces that are visually appealing.

Experience With Design and Prototyping Tools

Working knowledge of UX/UI design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Figma, Proto.io, Sketch, Adobe XD, and Invision Studio is a must for any designer.

Knowledge of Design Principles

It’s important for UI and UX Designers to have an understanding of design concepts. Designing a website, software, or product is easier when you follow these tried-andtested concepts. Other concepts like color theory will also be required.

Education

While a degree isn’t always necessary to get a job as a UX or UI designer, having one can often open up new opportunities. Only a few universities offer programs specific to UI/UX. UX designers might get a degree in computer science, psychology, human-computer interaction, or design. UI designers, on the other hand, might graduate with a degree in digital design, graphic design, or interaction design.

Salary

According to the 2021 Salary Guide by digital creative staffing agency Onward Search, more than half of UX designers in the US reported making more than $100,400. That figure was $86,800 for UI designers [1]. Your salary could depend on many factors, including your location, industry, amount of experience, and educational background.

What Is UX Design?

UX design, or user experience design, is the method by which design teams build products that meet the brand promise of a company while providing meaningful user experiences for customers.

All aspects of the product’s design and usability must be considered in order to ensure a positive user experience. Among the many responsibilities of a UI/UX Designer are conducting research and understanding user needs. The entire process of purchasing, owning, and even troubleshooting a product is considered when designing a product that provides an excellent user experience. For the most part, user experience (UX) design aims to create an enjoyable and effective customer journey that enables the user to achieve their desired outcomes.

Designers specializing in user experience (UX) study how people use products, conduct usability tests and iterate on their designs due to this input.

What Do UX Designers Do?

All aspects of a product’s development, from design to usability to function, are the responsibility of a UX Designer. Users’ end-to-end contact with a product is at the heart of their work, including seeing new prospects for the product and company.

Given their broad scope, it’s hardly surprising that UX Designers work on a wide range of projects and for a wide range of companies. According to one survey, UX design has more than 200 different job titles and a vast range of duties.

User research, persona development, information architecture (IA), wireframing, prototyping and high-fidelity design, and user testing are some of the responsibilities of a UX of a UX Designer

Skills Required to Become a UX Designer

UX Research Skills

Researchers and analysts who work on user experience projects should be able to collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data on their subjects. Research methods used include user interviews (either open-ended or structured), user observation in the real world or a controlled testing environment, survey distribution, and focus groups.

Ability to Wireframe and Prototype

A wireframe is a visual representation of the page’s layout for a website. An effective user experience begins with a well thought-out user interface and user experience (UI/UX) design decisions on which features should be shown and which should be hidden, as well as where and how they should be displayed visually. You must be able to draw diagrams of UI elements like images, CTA buttons, and menus. Mockups, or early versions of a product, are made to test a concept or procedure after the wireframes have been accepted.

UX Writing Skills

Writing about user experience (UX) is a specialized skill set. Microcopy, or the words we read or hear when using a digital product, is a critical component of website navigability and the overall experience. Having strong UX writing abilities can help you achieve this goal.

Interaction Design Skills

User-friendly interfaces are essential for digital products that are meant to be used by the general public. There are several factors that influence the way a product is utilized by a user, such as aesthetics, motion, sound, and the physical space in which the product is used. It’s imperative that you pay attention to user flow, information access, and screen layout.

Visual Communication Skills

When it comes to user experience, visual design is more than just how a website appears and feels. Think of the playback button or even the hamburger menu when you envision a standardized user interface piece. It’s clear to everybody who sees these icons that they’re clickable, and know what they mean.

The curriculum emphasises on practical learning over mere theoretical understanding. It has 80% of its course as practical which is evaluated by an open jury system. The learning program is designed by Prof. Balaram, a pioneer in Design Education with more than 5 decades of career as a Design Educator.

The institute boasts a state of art incubation cell where the students get to observe cutting-edge technologies getting developed in-house. eMote Electric, world’s first geared electric bike start-up is being incubated at our campus. Transportation Design students can have a direct hands-on experience by collaborating with the start-up. India’s automotive ecosystem is moving towards electric and there’s a huge opportunity for our transportation designers to be a part of the revolution.

UI Design: What Is UI Design?

User-friendly interfaces are essential for digital products that are meant to be used by the general public. The look and feel of an app or website’s user interface is referred to as user interface design. It’s important to consider the aesthetics of digital iconography, including how they’re displayed on a website and the relationships between them. Interface design includes features such as fonts, colors, graphics, buttons, and menus.

All of these design decisions work together to make it clear to users what can be clicked, touched, or swiped and which of the series of buttons is the most significant.

What Do UI Designers Do?

Designing user interfaces falls under the umbrella of the UI design discipline. A user’s first impression of an app, website, or piece of software is shaped by its user interface. This is a form of visual designer, just like a web designer or a graphic designer. Designers specializing in user interfaces for digital products, such as websites, apps, and other digital media, are UI (User Interface) Designers.

A human-centered approach is adopted by UI Designers, just like UX Designers. When it comes to designing user interfaces, a UI Designer’s primary responsibility is to make sure they are both beautiful and intuitive (meaning that a person can quickly navigate around them without having to think too hard about what they are doing). User interface design (UI) influences customer perceptions of a brand.

Skills Required to Become a UI Designer

Creativity and Innovation in User Interface Design (UI Design)

Designers are in the business of coming up with innovative new designs on a regular basis. Innovative solutions should also be sought, pushing the boundaries of design aesthetics while resolving user concerns.

Attention to Detail

The finest UX/UI designers pay close attention to the smallest details rather than focusing on the overall picture.

Communication

UI designers generally work in groups to produce final products. Thus they must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. You should be able to convey your design concept to clients, developers, and other design team members.

Empathy

The user is at the center of the user interface design process. You’re not only creating attractive user interfaces. You’re creating user-friendly interfaces that are visually appealing.

Experience With Design and Prototyping Tools

Working knowledge of UX/UI design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Figma, Proto.io, Sketch, Adobe XD, and Invision Studio is a must for any designer.

Knowledge of Design Principles

It’s important for UI and UX Designers to have an understanding of design concepts. Designing a website, software, or product is easier when you follow these tried-andtested concepts. Other concepts like color theory will also be required.

Education

While a degree isn’t always necessary to get a job as a UX or UI designer, having one can often open up new opportunities. Only a few universities offer programs specific to UI/UX. UX designers might get a degree in computer science, psychology, human-computer interaction, or design. UI designers, on the other hand, might graduate with a degree in digital design, graphic design, or interaction design.

Salary

According to the 2021 Salary Guide by digital creative staffing agency Onward Search, more than half of UX designers in the US reported making more than $100,400. That figure was $86,800 for UI designers [1]. Your salary could depend on many factors, including your location, industry, amount of experience, and educational background.
UX Design: What Is UX Design?

UX design, or user experience design, is the method by which design teams build products that meet the brand promise of a company while providing meaningful user experiences for customers.

All aspects of the product’s design and usability must be considered in order to ensure a positive user experience. Among the many responsibilities of a UI/UX Designer are conducting research and understanding user needs. The entire process of purchasing, owning, and even troubleshooting a product is considered when designing a product that provides an excellent user experience. For the most part, user experience (UX) design aims to create an enjoyable and effective customer journey that enables the user to achieve their desired outcomes.

Designers specializing in user experience (UX) study how people use products, conduct usability tests and iterate on their designs due to this input.

What Do UX Designers Do?

All aspects of a product’s development, from design to usability to function, are the responsibility of a UX Designer. Users’ end-to-end contact with a product is at the heart of their work, including seeing new prospects for the product and company.

Given their broad scope, it’s hardly surprising that UX Designers work on a wide range of projects and for a wide range of companies. According to one survey, UX design has more than 200 different job titles and a vast range of duties.

User research, persona development, information architecture (IA), wireframing, prototyping and high-fidelity design, and user testing are some of the responsibilities of a UX of a UX Designer

Skills Required to Become a UX Designer

UX Research Skills

Researchers and analysts who work on user experience projects should be able to collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data on their subjects. Research methods used include user interviews (either open-ended or structured), user observation in the real world or a controlled testing environment, survey distribution, and focus groups.

Ability to Wireframe and Prototype

A wireframe is a visual representation of the page’s layout for a website. An effective user experience begins with a well thought-out user interface and user experience (UI/UX) design decisions on which features should be shown and which should be hidden, as well as where and how they should be displayed visually. You must be able to draw diagrams of UI elements like images, CTA buttons, and menus. Mockups, or early versions of a product, are made to test a concept or procedure after the wireframes have been accepted.

UX Writing Skills

Writing about user experience (UX) is a specialized skill set. Microcopy, or the words we read or hear when using a digital product, is a critical component of website navigability and the overall experience. Having strong UX writing abilities can help you achieve this goal.

Interaction Design Skills

User-friendly interfaces are essential for digital products that are meant to be used by the general public. There are several factors that influence the way a product is utilized by a user, such as aesthetics, motion, sound, and the physical space in which the product is used. It’s imperative that you pay attention to user flow, information access, and screen layout.

Visual Communication Skills

When it comes to user experience, visual design is more than just how a website appears and feels. Think of the playback button or even the hamburger menu when you envision a standardized user interface piece. It’s clear to everybody who sees these icons that they’re clickable, and know what they mean.
Curriculum: The curriculum emphasises on practical learning over mere theoretical understanding. It has 80% of its course as practical which is evaluated by an open jury system. The learning program is designed by Prof. Balaram, a pioneer in Design Education with more than 5 decades of career as a Design Educator.

The institute boasts a state of art incubation cell where the students get to observe cutting-edge technologies getting developed in-house. eMote Electric, world’s first geared electric bike start-up is being incubated at our campus. Transportation Design students can have a direct hands-on experience by collaborating with the start-up. India’s automotive ecosystem is moving towards electric and there’s a huge opportunity for our transportation designers to be a part of the revolution.

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