7th edition
Graphic Design & UI course
Learn how to understand your users – their behaviour, pain points and motivations – and be able to design successful, frictionless and joyful experiences for them, whether it is websites, apps or even services.
The world of today is user-centric, meaning that the customer – the person using a product or service – is the one to keep in mind during the design process. Learn the essentials of UX and Graphic Design, how to run a design sprint, conduct user research, usability testing and more.
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Who is a UI Designer, and what does a UI Designer do?

A UI Designer is a professional who successfully creates great user experiences for their user base. They know their users and work alongside them – through research and continuous testing – to create amazing digital interfaces that give them their desired results.
A UI Designer is often the figure in charge of everything concerning the visual and interactive part of a web product, app, smartwatch and digital TV. All design and interfaces that the user interacts with are there thanks to the UI designer. These moments are crucial as they usually represent the very first impact with any brand. The UI Designer’s work guides the user inside interfaces in products, showing them clearly and precisely where they can find what they are looking for exclusively through it.
Are UI jobs in demand?
The user experience job market has grown over 70 % in the last year, and it is showing no signs of slowing down. This course offers great opportunities for career advancement. From an entry-level position to a highly specialized role, you have the opportunity to scale your career with Graphic design and UI skills, leading to more responsibilities. It’s also a vital skill set for anyone who has dreamt of having their own website, app or e-commerce.
What you will learn
This course is the perfect opportunity to understand the behind-the-scenes of the world of User Experience. During 6 weeks, you will learn the fundamentals of Graphic Design and UI, as well as the latest tools to help you kickstart a career in UI Design.
By the end of the course you will have acquired the following competences:
- You will be able to handle the basic development and production of user interfaces based on a given presentation. Moreover, you will learn to go through the steps of a design sprint, from understanding the problems your users are experiencing, to empathizing with your users to decide exactly what problem to solve, to ideating for solutions, choosing one to prototype and finally testing it and iterating the entire process to make it even better.
- You will be able to participate in practical interdisciplinary work processes with a systematic approach to design UI that demonstrates an understanding of why users do as they do.
Gain knowledge on how and when to nudge users and how this is used in a sustainably ethical manner. - Most importantly, you will acquire new skills and techniques in graphic design and user interfaces, thus you will be able to design creative and effective UI that delivers positive user experiences.
And so much more!
A certified professional
Upon successful completion of the course by passing KEA’s examination, you will receive two certifications: 1) a digital certificate from Talent Garden, which you can directly add to your LinkedIn profile, and 2) an official certificate from KEA to your eBoks outlining the 10 ECTS points you have achieved.
Discover if you are eligible to participate free of cost in the details below.
Our alumni currently work for:
Who is it for?
This course is designed for people who are currently unemployed, providing them with opportunities to acquire a highly requested skill set, and is free of cost if you fulfil the criteria for a 6-week job-oriented training program.
Apply nowWho is this course for?
- You are unemployed and are looking for up-skilling or re-skilling. In case you are employed and are interested in our non-government-supported UX/UI Design Crash Course, see more here.
- You want to add Graphic Design & UI skills to your resumé
- You need digital design skills to enhance your own webpage, app or e-commerce
- You want to work in a design team in a startup or an established company
How do I know if I qualify?
- You reside in Denmark with a CPR number
- You’re unemployed
- You have two years of relevant work experience
- You have a secondary school diploma
Our selection process
About us
Who could tell you better what it means to attend a course at Talent Garden than those who have already experienced it? Contact our alumni to find out about their success stories, get some insights into the course, and to benefit from our Referral Program!
Our accredited education partner
KEA – Copenhagen School of Design and Technology – develops and offers practical and business-oriented higher education at Bachelor (BA) and Academy Professional (AP) levels. It has close cooperation with the business community and educational institutions both in Denmark and abroad. KEA is also a knowledge centre for public and private-sector enterprises.

What you’ll learn
1- UX Design Process
Learn how to think in a user-centric manner. Understand the difference between UX (User Experience) and UI (User Interface) and how to use frameworks like user journeys and personas, pain points, user stories and more.
2- User Psychology and Behavioural Design
Understand why consumers do as they do. How do we get to know our users better and test the behavioral design of our target audience? You will also learn about nudging and how it is used in an ethical manner.
3- UX Research
Learn how to carry out user research and report findings. Get to know your users, their needs and challenges using surveys and interviews. Ask the right questions using techniques like “The Mom Test”, and learn to analyse the results of your research.
4 - User Testing
Map user journeys and experience maps, create information architecture to group information in a more logical way and learn the fundamentals of usability and A/B testing – remotely and in person – to validate assumptions and test products directly with users before spending time and financial resources on coding.
5- Working in Figma
Accelerate your beautiful design skills in Figma. Design iterative user interfaces using the collaboration web-based platform. You’ll receive advice on how to use the digital tool whether you are working solo or in a design team.
6- Application of Design Standards for the development of UI
Understand how to start recognising the key patterns that make up User Interfaces. You will receive training in how to identify the important components that make up UI and apply these design standards to your own work.
7- Web Design and Web Page Development
Learn the basics to create and design a user-friendly website in a CMS while implementing your learnings in UX and graphic design.
8- Aesthetic Principles for Graphic Design
Learn graphic design related to user interface, including an introduction to color theory, formal elements of interface design.
9- Build your UX Portfolio
You will learn why you need a design portfolio, what you should communicate in your portfolio and get hands-on tips on how to build your brand and sell your skills as a digital designer.
Live the Talent Garden experience
Requirements to participate
- You reside in Denmark with a CPR number
- You’re unemployed
- You have two years of relevant work experience
- You have a secondary school diploma
If you’re interested in joining the program and are employed, check out our similar crash course here.
If you are 25 years or older:
– You must be unemployed for a minimum of 5 weeks and a maximum of 9 months.
If you are under 25 years old:
– You must be unemployed for a minimum of 5 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.
And one of the following educations:
– You have a professional education, eg. hairdresser, chef, welder.
– You have a short (max 2 years) higher education and professional education (simultaneously).
Even if you do not fulfil the A-Kasse requirements, there is a good possibility of receiving funding through your Jobcenter. We recommend that you contact your caseworker and share the information in this brochure, especially the next section.
This Graphic Design & UI course (Akademiuddannelse i informationsteknologi) is approved as a 6- week job-oriented training program on the nationwide positiveliste under occupational group “Service, produktion, it, bygge og anlæg mv.” and the regional positivelist with educational code 20238.
FAQ
Questions or doubts? Don't worry, we have the info you were looking for. Here are the most common questions:
Are there any prerequisites to attend this course?
You do not need specific degrees or knowledge, nor do you need to come from certain backgrounds. You will, however, need a good knowledge of English, and, more than anything else, a lot of motivation and curiosity to learn in an innovative learning environment.
What kind of certification will I receive at the end?
You will receive a Talent Garden certificate, protected by Blockchain technology, which you can share in your CV and on your LinkedIn profile.
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