LPU - Lovely Professional University
What you'll learn

UI/UX Design and Prototyping for Web and Mobile Applications is a hands-on course designed to help learners create intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences. The course introduces core UI/UX concepts, including user research, design thinking, wireframing, and visual design principles, while emphasizing a user-centered approach to problem solving. Learners will gain practical experience in designing interfaces and building interactive prototypes using industry-standard tools such as Figma. The course also covers usability testing and iterative design, enabling students to refine their solutions based on user feedback. By the end of the program, participants will be able to design complete UI/UX solutions for real-world web and mobile applications.

  • UI vs UX, importance of user experience, design principles, usability concepts, user-centered design, design thinking process, case study analysis
  • User research methods, qualitative and quantitative research, personas, user journey mapping, empathy mapping, problem definition, ideation techniques
  • Information Architecture and Wireframing
  • Typography, color theory, layout design, visual hierarchy, UI components, design systems, consistency and accessibility principles
  • Introduction to Figma, frames and layouts, components and variants, interactive prototyping, design systems in Figma, collaboration features
  • Usability principles, usability testing methods, heuristic evaluation, feedback collection, UX metrics, design iteration and improvement
  • Responsive design basics, mobile vs web design considerations, dashboard and application design, case study development, portfolio creation, design presentation

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Akash Pundir
Assistant Professor

Akash Pundir is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science & Engineering with a strong industry background as a former Full Stack Developer at Capgemini. He has hands-on experience in building and deploying scalable web applications and is actively engaged in research in LLMs at Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar. He is the recipient of the Teaching Appreciation Award (2025) for outstanding commitment to teaching. His previous summer training programs have been highly successful, receiving an average rating of 4.8/5 from over 150 students, reflecting strong student satisfaction and engagement. With a focus on practical learning, Akash has trained students and faculty in backend development, design thinking, UI/UX, and Figma-based prototyping. His teaching approach emphasizes real-world problem solving, hands-on implementation, and industry-relevant skills. He is also a published researcher with patents, book chapters, and research papers in reputed Q1 SCI journals, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence and continuous innovation.


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Payal Parida
External Expert

Payal Parida is a skilled UI/UX designer and a proud graduate of NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology). With a wealth of experience in the design field, she has honed her expertise through years of working with leading institutions like KIIT University and Srinivas University. Passionate about sharing her knowledge, Payal has conducted numerous workshops, empowering others to understand and excel in the world of design. Her unique blend of creativity, technical proficiency, and teaching experience makes her a highly respected figure in the design community.