UI/UX Course101 Workbook

Workbook — Phase 1: Foundation & Tools Mastery · Course 1.1

Learner Profile

1A. Type Scale

Create a type scale for your project. Start from body size (16–18px) and define at least 6 steps.

1B. Pairing Rationale

Select up to two type families and explain why they fit your product.

1C. Readability Checks

  • Line length is ~60–80 characters for body text
  • Heading spacing creates clear grouping
  • Emphasis uses weight/size instead of caps

2A. 5-Color Palette

2B. Color Usage Notes

2C. Contrast Checks

Record your contrast test results (AA targets: 4.5:1 for body; 3:1 for large text).

3A. Spacing System

Define your 4/8px spacing tokens (example: 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48).

3B. Grid Definition

3C. Before/After Notes

4A. Hierarchy Plan

Define how your design communicates priority using size, weight, position, and contrast.

4B. Hero Makeover (Notes)

4C. Microcopy

5A. Quick Checks

  • Contrast meets AA (4.5:1 body; 3:1 large)
  • Keyboard focus visible and logical
  • Images with alt text (meaningful ones)
  • Headings in order (h1–h4)
  • Motion respects reduced-motion preferences

5B. Accessibility Notes

Portfolio Project — “Learn It” Mini-site (3 screens)

Deliverables: design file + PNG mockups + 200-word rationale

Rationale (≈200 words)

Export Tip: Include both light and dark previews if your color palette supports it.

Scoring Rubric (100 pts)

CriterionDescriptionScore
Typography (30)Clear scale; readable body; rational pairing; consistent spacing.
Color (25)Meaningful roles; consistent use; AA contrast met for text & key UI.
Layout (25)Grid alignment; grouping; white space; responsive thinking.
Accessibility (20)Headings, labels, focus, alt text; no color-only cues.
Total

Submission Checklist

  • Figma/XD file included
  • PNG mockups (Home, Course Detail, Sign-up)
  • Rationale (~200 words)
  • Accessibility checklist completed
  • Versioned files (v1, v2…)

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