Last update: February 26, 2024
This is a compilation of resources on UI/UX design (user interface and user experience design). It includes materials and tools that will help you delve into the essence of the profession and master key techniques.
Alongside the theoretical aspects (such as the concept of user interface and experience design, design development methods, components, principles, metrics, etc.), these materials also focus on mastering one of the main tools used by UI/UX designers today - Figma. Figma is a program where designers primarily perform their work - from creating simplified layouts and gathering information and references to finalizing mockups and interactive prototypes. While there are other pieces of software available (such as Adobe XD some time ago) as alternatives to Figma, it is widely considered the industry standard in the majority of studios and companies. I personally would recommend focusing on learning Figma in strong conjunction with all the design theory.
YouTube can provide a huge variety of educational content on this and related topics. Additionally, at the end of this compilation, you will find useful resources for finding visual references, inspiration, and best practices in interface design.
To understand what skills to focus on and what is really worth to learn, I would suggest looking at open UI/UX designer job postings and examining the requirements set by employers. Furthermore, to save time on such a research, you can explore various courses / boot camps websites that specialize in UI/UX and borrow their curriculum or study plan, which will outline the key topics to focus on.
P.S. Since this list was originally designed for my Russian-speaking audience, I would like to leave this note here as well, just in case. It´s highly recommended to simultaneously improve your English skills as well. No, really, it is crucial. This collection mainly represents ENG content, but also includes some pieces I’ve found to be good enough in Russian. If you have no it’s not your case, just ignore those pieces marked RUS. At the same time, for every non-English speaker I would strongly advise primarily seeking out ENG materials as they will help you improve both your language proficiency and domain knowledge.
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