DSGN 3769 A01: Design + UX/UI 1

DSGN 3769 - Design + UX/UI 1

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43808,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Sebastian Giraldo

Email: sgiraldo@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Assistant Professor

Instructor Professional Qualifications: 
MFA, Visual Communication Design, Kent State University
BA, Graphic Design, Colegiatura Colombiana

Instructor Office Location: Bliss Hall 4085

Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3301

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Course Description

3769. An Investigation of the aesthetic and practical processes and philosophies behind the UX/UI design for on-screen applications. Students employ various hardware/software tools available to designers for visual interactive design. Prereq.: C or better in DSGN 2669 or permission of instructor. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
NO READINGS

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 N/A Module 1: Figma Foundations Module 1 Assignment 1 — Figma file with 5 device frames
Module 1 Assignment 2 — Button with 6 variants
Module 1 Assignment 3 — Card component with multiple variations
Module 1 Assignment 4 — 4pt Column Layout
Module 1 Assignment 5 — Auto Layout Practice
Module 1 Assignment 6 — Interactive prototype with basic interactions
8/31 N/A Module 2: Design Systems Module 2 Assignment 1 — Text Styles
Module 2 Assignment 2 — Color Styles
Module 2 Assignment 3 — Component library
Module 2 Assignment 4 — Grid system
Module 2 Assignment 5 — Design system documentation page
9/7 N/A Module 3: Responsive Music Player I Module 3 Assignment — Responsive Music Player (Part 1)
Module 3 Discussion
9/14 N/A Module 4: Responsive Music Player II Module 4 Assignment — Responsive Music Player (Part 2)
9/21 N/A Module 5: Custom App Project I Module 5 Assignment — Custom App Project (Part 1)
Module 5 Discussion
9/28 N/A Module 6: Custom App Project II Module 6 Assignment — Custom App Project (Part 2)
Module 6 Discussion
10/5 N/A Module 7: Custom App Project III Module 7 Assignment — Custom App Project (Part 3)

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.