Digital Design Trainer for CS

Digital Design Fundamentals for Computer Science to be delivered at a University Campus in Gurugram.

Contact Hours: 30–35
Credits: 2
Course Type: Practical / Studio / Activity-Based
Prerequisites: None
Primary Tools: Figma + FigJam + Maze (Usability Testing) + ONE AI Tool (Perplexity or Figma AI)

Course Purpose

To develop design thinkers who can:

• Identify real user problems,
• Convert research findings into design decisions,
• Build intuitive digital interfaces using Figma,
• Test with users & iterate for improvement,
• Communicate designs effectively with developers.

Course Outcomes (COs)

CO

Outcome

CO1

Apply design thinking and lightweight UX research to define meaningful user problems.

CO2

Create user flows, low-fidelity wireframes, and intuitive layouts using Figma.

CO3

Build responsive high-fidelity UI with essential components & accessibility standards.

CO4

Perform usability testing and iterate designs to deliver a developer-ready prototype.

UNIT–WISE SYLLABUS (4 Units)

UNIT 1: Design Thinking & UX Foundations

Hours: 7–8

Topics

• UI vs. UX and design for logic
• Double Diamond model: Discover → Define → Develop → Deliver
• Quick User Research (interviews/surveys/observation)
• Persona & basic task flow creation
• FigJam for ideation & mapping
• Figma Basics: frames, layers, constraints
• Low-fidelity wireframes (5–6 screens)

Hands-On

• Interview task + persona mapping
• Paper → Figma wireframe conversion

Mini Output 1:
Problem statement + persona + task flow + grayscale wireframes

UNIT 2: UI Principles & Responsive Layouts in Figma

Hours: 7–8

Topics

• Visual hierarchy + 8pt spacing system
• Typography basics (font pairing, type scale)
• Color basics + contrast accessibility
• Auto-layout for responsive elements
• Components: buttons, cards, input fields

Hands-On

• “Bad UI Fix” workshop
• Auto-layout responsive page (desktop + mobile key screen)

Mini Output 2:
Style basics applied to initial screens (updated wireframes → UI)

UNIT 3: High-Fidelity Design, Components & Interactions

Hours: 8–9

Topics

• Converting wireframes → polished UI
• Component variants: hover, active, disabled
• Smart Animate + interaction logic
• Mobile-first design adjustments
• Basic accessibility checks (touch target, contrast)

Hands-On

• Build a small component library
• Prototype interactions for 1–2 flows

Integrated into Final Project

UNIT 4: Usability Testing, Iteration & Developer Handoff

Hours: 8–9

Topics

• Usability testing basics: task-based validation
• Maze tool → heatmaps + success score
• Fixing usability issues (3–5 major)
• Developer handoff basics:
• Dev Mode → spacing, specs, assets
• Presentation of design decisions

Hands-On

• Maze testing + iteration improvements
• Preparing developer-ready file

Final Capstone Submission:✔ Complete UI prototype (desktop + mobile key screens)
✔ Component library (basic variants)✔ Usability fixes with update log✔ Developer-ready Figma structure✔ 5-minute design presentation

Recommended Learning Resources

• The Design of Everyday Things — Don Norman
• Official Figma Learning Tracks
• Plugins: Stark (contrast), Autoflow (flows)

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 12 weeks

Pay: Up to ₹1.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Work Location: In person