
User Research (interviews, surveys, usability testing)
Wireframing & Prototyping (low-fi & hi-fi)
Information Architecture (IA)
User Flow & Journey Mapping
Usability Testing & Heuristic Evaluation
Accessibility & Inclusive Design
Design Thinking & Problem Solving
UI Skills
Visual Design & Layout Principles
Typography & Color Theory
Responsive & Adaptive Design
Design Systems & Style Guides
Iconography & Micro-interactions
Motion Design Basics
Tools
Figma (must-have)
Adobe XD / Sketch
Photoshop & Illustrator (for assets)
Miro / Whimsical (for brainstorming & flows)
Prototyping tools (InVision, Framer, Principle)
Soft Skills
Communication & Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Empathy for Users
Time Management
Attention to Detail