UI/UX Design
Learn the whole loop (research, interface, system, test) and leave with a portfolio that shows your thinking, not just your screens.
Duration
8 weeks
Commitment
12 hrs / week
Format
Hybrid: Mbarara studio + live online
Level
Beginner friendly
What you walk away with
Run user research that changes what you build, not just what you say.
Move from problem to wireframe to high-fidelity prototype with intent.
Build a reusable design system with tokens, components and variants.
Test with real users and defend your decisions with evidence.
Publish two full case studies in a portfolio that gets replies.
4 modules · 8 weeks
Weeks 1–2
Research & Problem Framing
- Interviewing users without leading them
- Journey maps, jobs-to-be-done and problem statements
- Competitive teardowns that surface opportunities
- Turning findings into a design brief
Weeks 3–4
Interaction & Interface Foundations
- Layout, hierarchy, type and colour that carry meaning
- Information architecture and navigation patterns
- Designing states: empty, loading, error, success
- Mobile-first and responsive behaviour
Weeks 5–6
Design Systems in Figma
- Tokens, styles and component libraries
- Auto layout, variants and properties
- Accessibility: contrast, focus, touch targets, motion
- Documenting a system other people can use
Weeks 7–8
Prototyping, Testing & Handoff
- High-fidelity interactive prototypes
- Moderated usability testing and synthesis
- Developer handoff specs and design QA
- Case study writing and portfolio review
Tools & skills you will use
Who this track is for
Designers working from instinct who want a repeatable process.
Developers who keep getting asked to 'make it look good'.
Marketers and founders designing their own product screens.
Career changers building a first design portfolio.
Your mentor
Sarah Chen
UI/UX Specialist
Award-winning product designer focused on accessible and emotional design systems.
Professional Track
UGX 750,000/ program
or 3 monthly instalments of UGX 270,000
Rolling admissions, with applications reviewed weekly. Payment plans and partial scholarships are available; tell us which you need on the form.
Join Design TrackBefore you apply
Do I need a laptop of my own?+
Yes for the engineering, design and marketing tracks. You will be building every week and studio machines are shared. Tell us in your application if this is a blocker; we hold a small number of loaner machines for scholarship applicants.
Can I keep my job while I train?+
Most participants do. Sessions run in the evenings and on weekends, with studio time available during the week. Expect the weekly commitment listed on this page. The tracks are hands-on and falling behind is hard to recover from.
What happens after I apply?+
We review every application within 48 hours, then invite you to a short conversation about your goals and fit for the track. Successful applicants get an offer letter with cohort dates and payment options.
Are there scholarships or payment plans?+
Yes. The Professional Track fee of UGX 750,000 can be paid in three monthly instalments of UGX 270,000, with the first due before the cohort starts. Partial scholarships are available for each cohort, and we accept mobile money, bank transfer and employer sponsorship. Choose the option that fits in the funding question on the application form.
Do I get a certificate?+
Every participant who completes the capstone receives a Joshtecs Academy certificate, plus lifetime access to the alumni network and our hiring partners.
Ready to join?
Applications for the UI/UX Design track are open. It takes about five minutes and we reply within 48 hours.
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