DSGN 3769 - Design + UX/UI 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43808,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Sebastian Giraldo
Email: sgiraldo@ysu.edu
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.
Assignments/Assessments
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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.