Introduction to UI/UX

A practical, activity-based introduction to UI/UX design. Through hands-on exercises, participants will develop a grounded, AI-proof understanding of the core principles that underpin clear, effective, and meaningful user experiences. The workshop also helps make sense of the rapidly changing UX landscape, the impact of AI, and the challenges facing the industry today.

Audience

This introductory workshop is ideal for senior students in communications, arts, or business programs, as well as recent graduates and early-career professionals who are exploring a pathway into product development through UI/UX design. It's also suitable for those already involved in product-focused projects who want a clearer understanding of the role UX plays in creating successful products. No prior design experience required.

Overview

This workshop presents an introdution to the history of personal computing, the Internet, and the evolution of user experience design (UX) from early development in human computer interaction (HCI). The differences between UI and UX are clearly explained with examples and activities for each.

Outline

Objectives (Learning Outcomes)

At the end of this workshop, learners should have:

1. A solid and foundational understanding of UI and UX design.
2. An understanding of the industries within which UI/UX plays an important role.
3. An awarenes of the relationship between good UI design and product branding, and why users expect more from products today.
4. A good understanding of a layered design system.
5. A practical understanding of user flows.
6. Understand five key roles, including backgrounds and qualifications in UI/UX design.
7. Be able to read and write UI/UX job descriptions.
8. A deeper understanding of UI/UX including possible career paths.

Requirements / Prerequisites

Our UI card game - a game we play after the introduction to modern UI design.No prior experience in UI/UX design is required. An interest in product design, digital experiences, or creative problem-solving will be helpful.

Sessions 1–4 are discussion- and activity-based and do not require a laptop.

To fully participate in Session 5, learners will need to bring a laptop. Internet access will be provided. Some familiarity with Canva or another presentation tool will also be helpful. Workshop materials will be presented in English, so intermediate English reading comprehension is recommended. Presentations, discussion, and Q&A will be conducted in both English and Thai.

Location

This training will be held at ArtStep studio located at 33/8 Phaya Thai Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400. ArtStep is located exactly half way between Phaya Thai and Victory Monument BTS stations. You can comforatably walk from either station.

There are snacks, deserts and beverages available from the cafe on the ground floor. There is also a large food court on the lower-ground floor of Century Mall - which is only a few minutes walk away.

Participants may also bring their own food and beverages.