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A Guide for Graphic Designers Transitioning to UX/UI

The journey from graphic design to UX/UI design is a rewarding but challenging transformation. While both fields prioritize creating visually appealing work, the approach, methodology, and end goals differ significantly. Graphic design emphasizes aesthetics, while UX/UI design centers around user experience, functionality, and interactivity. For graphic designers looking to transition into product design, understanding these differences and mastering new skills is essential.

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What You’ll Learn?

Understand the Differences: Grasp how UX/UI design differs from graphic design—shifting from static visuals to interactive, user-centered experiences.
Design for Multiple Canvases: Learn responsive design principles to create layouts that adapt seamlessly across mobile, tablet, and desktop.
Master the UX/UI Process: Apply design thinking—from research and ideation to prototyping, testing, and iteration—to build user-friendly products.
Build Technical Literacy: Gain foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to communicate effectively with developers and understand constraints.
Expand Your Skillset: Develop expertise in user research, information architecture, accessibility, and interaction design to complement your visual skills.

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Choose from a list of project topics or create your own project idea that incorporates all skills learned (e.g., a mini-banking system, personal expense tracker, or inventory manager).

Meet Your Instructor

Dan Olsavsky
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I’m a UX/UI Product Designer with over 20 years of experience creating intuitive, user-centered solutions and leading design teams for startups, Fortune enterprises, and some of the world’s largest brands. Alongside my professional practice, I’ve taught web design and development at Platt College, mentored aspiring designers through Springboard, and delivered over $2M in design services throughout my career. While I’ve been fortunate to build a rewarding practice, my greatest fulfillment comes from helping others master the craft, sharpen their skills, and bring new products to life.

Over the past two decades, I’ve been fortunate to build a rewarding career — generating over $2M USD in design services — doing work I truly enjoy. Yet, my most fulfilling experience has always been helping others learn the craft, sharpen their skills, and bring new products to life.

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