Online UX/UI Design

Our UX/UI Design online course has been developed in collaboration with ASOS.

In just 26 weeks, you’ll master the key skills of User Experience and User Interface design, preparing you for an exciting career at the cutting edge of the fashion industry.

The fashion retail landscape is constantly evolving, and the way consumers interact with brands and products has transformed. The focus has shifted from in-person shopping to a multi-channel brand experience - including websites, apps and social media. Businesses must be quick to respond to what consumers want in order to survive. 

Studying UX/UI Design for fashion, you’ll learn how to make customers’ experiences with a brand easy and intuitive. You’ll master the fundamental practical skills you need to build user interfaces like websites and apps. We’ll teach you how customers engage with a brand, and how more useful products can improve a brand’s image and encourage customer loyalty.

We’ll also explore key business theories behind branding, graphic design and consumer behaviour. We’ll teach you how to use these to support your creative ideas, and design seamless engagement between customers and businesses. During your final project, you’ll create a professional digital portfolio to support you on your next steps.

When you complete the UX/UI Design course, you’ll have a thorough understanding of  UX/UI design in fashion retail, graphic design and consumer behaviour and will be ready to start your career as a UX/UI designer.

There is currently huge industry demand for skilled UX and UI Designers, as the amount of unfilled roles far outnumbers qualified professionals in the area. This means there are many opportunities for rapid career progression for strong candidates - with excellent wages!

Tuesday evening

One compulsory live lesson every week. Lessons will usually be in the evening (UK GMT).

Wednesday Evening

Either a themed discussion group or support session, alternating every week.

Friday

Pre-recorded content, learning resources and tasks become available on our Online Learning platform. Work must be completed ahead of Tuesday's lesson. 

We expect you to complete 4-6 hours of independent study a week. 

Additional Support

• Monthly meetings with your industry mentor
• Bookable sessions with your tutor, the FRA library or online learning support
• Careers advice and guidance from the FRACareers team

*Timetable is subject to change

Throughout  our online UX/UI course, you'll complete 4 projects that cover a range of key topics

• Introduction to UX/UI: Explore the fundamental skills of the UX and UI roles. Learn the differences between the jobs, how the two jobs work together.
• Design Principles: Discover the creative 'design thinking process'. Learn the practical skills to create design templates. Create accessible user interfaces, including websites and apps, that can respond to the changing needs of industry and consumers.
• Design and User Research Activities: Investigate the importance of research to the success of UX and UI design. Learn about the different research methods used in industry, and how to complete usability testing. Discover how to create an effective research plan, and use your findings to inform your creative design decisions.
• Law, Regulation & Ethics of UX/UI: Learn how to make sure your work is legal, ethical and accessible. Discover the legal challenges surrounding defamation and copyright. Make sure your work fits equality, diversity and inclusion rules. Learn about community management practices and how they can impact business.
• Data Analysis: Learn how to analyse data and measure how people are using your designs. Use this information to adapt your projects to meet consumer needs. Create effective solutions that improve access and engagement for a brand, and reach new customers.
• Professional Progression: Develop your professional skills to support your journey to the workplace. Explore career opportunities and get support from our FRACareers team with your progression.
• Advanced Design Elements of UX & UI: Continuing developing your understanding of aesthetic design principles. Learn key UX/UI skills including information architecture, structure workflow, content useability. Create a professional digital portfolio for job applications and interviews.

Throughout the course, you'll have regular seminars, talks and masterclasses from our brand partners. We’ll help you develop a strong industry network that will support you throughout your career. You’ll also take part in projects and challenges set by brands that help you to develop valuable, practical skills.

Industry mentors

Either individually or in small groups, we'll assign you an industry mentor. They’ll meet with you once a month to discuss, advise and support you on your journey into industry. Your mentor will offer insight into working in a business and can help you plan your career goals.

TWO-Week Work Placement

You will have the opportunity to complete a 2 week full time work placement with one of our brand partners as part of your course.  If you are unable to participate there will be the option to take part in industry based projects and careers workshops*

*Please note: Placement is open to UK residents only. Placements are most likely to be based in London. Placements could be fully in person, fully remote or a mixture of both.

Our UX/UI Design online course is the perfect first step to a career as a UX or UI designer in the fashion industry. Both career paths are highly collaborative, often working together, and you'll be working at the cutting edge of technology and innovation within a business. In some brands, the roles are combined.

UX design is about identifying and solving user problems and comes first in the product development process. UI design is about creating aesthetically pleasing, easy-to-use digital interfaces like websites and apps. Whereas UI design is only focused on digital products and services, UX design can apply to any kind of product, service or experience created by a brand.

You could also be a: 

• Product designer
• UX researcher
• Content strategist
• Content designer 
• Interaction designers
• Experience designer
• Interface Manager
• Community Manager 

Awarding body
OCN

Minimum Age: 19 + 

Course duration: 26 weeks 

Fees: £2,100

Payment Options:

• Two Payments of 50% each
• Six monthly payments
• Full Payment upfront

Please note, the balance payable is due by 30th August 2023. 0% interest payment plans are available.

Recommended Entry Qualifications: We welcome applicants with an undergraduate degree, A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also encourage applicants with employment experience.

• As a minimum, we suggest GCSEs including Maths & English at grade 4/C or above.
• For international students, we require IELTS grade 5

UX/UI Design [Online] is open to applications from international students. However, you must be able to attend one compulsory live lesson, one evening a week (UK GMT).

*Source: opinions of online shoppers and their impact on brand image and loyalty

2023-2024

Start of Term: 26 September 2023

*subject to change

TILDE PALMER

PERSONA AND AFFINITY MAPPING

PROTOTYPE

Katt is a freelance artist, designer and facilitator with over a decade of experience in learning and development. She joined the FRA at the end of 2022 and is particularly interested in UX and UI design within a fashion context. Katt has a master's degree in digital media practice and specialises in storytelling and experience design, with a particular interest in the intersection of art and technology. Her teaching style reflects her experience as a creative professional and learning designer. She fully embraces digital tools and uses interactive, collaborative workshops combined with discussions that engage with academic theory in accessible ways.