Product Design Fundamentals

Embark on a transformative journey into the realm of Product Design with our Fundamentals course. Unveil the essential principles that underpin successful product design, exploring the intersection of creativity and functionality. This comprehensive training is tailored to equip you with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to navigate the dynamic landscape of product design.

The Crucial Need for Product Design in Organizations: Product Design specialists play a pivotal role in organizations by bringing expertise in conceptualizing, crafting, and optimizing products, ensuring they align with user needs, market trends, and the company’s strategic objectives.

The Training will:

• Equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of product design principles and best practices.
• Help them develop proficiency in design thinking methodologies, fostering a creative problem-solving approach essential for innovation in product development.
• Assist the participants on how to visually and verbally communicate design concepts, facilitating collaboration among cross-functional teams and ensuring a shared vision throughout the product development lifecycle..
• Cover the latest trends, tools, and technologies in product design, ensuring participants stay abreast of industry advancements and can contribute effectively to contemporary design practices

Who should attend?

• Entry-level Product professionals
• Product Design officers
• Product Managers and Product Owners
• Product Marketing Managers
• Sales and customer success teams

What is the training format?

• Online training – The training will be delivered online via Zoom over 6 Weeks  (3 hours per week – Saturday)
• The training will be interactive and engaging, incorporating a mix of lectures, hands-on activities, and group discussions.
• This breakdown allows for a balanced mix of theoretical learning, practical application, and interactive engagement with the participants.

Who will deliver the training?

The training will be delivered by facilitators with extensive cognate experience in Product Design and Management across many industries including telecommunications, technology, eCommerce, finance and consulting

What is the cost?

• Online (Virtual) training = N100,000.00 ($100) exclusive of VAT
• Instalmental payment available (40% deposit required)

For more information,

Send an email to info@tenthcodemedia.com

Course Outline:

• Week 1: Introduction to Product Design & Tools

  • What is product design?
  • The role of a product designer in the product lifecycle
  • Design thinking and human-centered design
  • Overview of key design tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch
  • Hands-on: Conduct a design audit of a digital product

  Week 2: User Research & Personas

  • Understanding user needs through research
  • Research methods: Surveys, interviews, competitive analysis
  • Creating user personas and user journeys
  • Hands-on: Conduct user interviews and create user personas

  Week 3: Ideation & Wireframing

  • Brainstorming, mind mapping, and sketching ideas
  • Low-fidelity wireframing techniques
  • Organizing information architecture for usability
  • Hands-on: Develop wireframes and user flows for a simple product

  Week 4: Visual Design & Prototyping

  • Visual design principles: typography, color, and hierarchy
  • Designing for accessibility and inclusivity
  • High-fidelity UI design and interactive prototyping
  • Hands-on: Create a high-fidelity prototype for a mobile/web app

  Week 5: Usability Testing & Iteration

  • Importance of usability testing
  • A/B testing and gathering user feedback
  • Iterating on designs based on real-world testing
  • Hands-on: Conduct usability tests and refine a prototype

  Week 6: Portfolio Development & Career Growth

  • Creating case studies and design portfolios
  • Best practices for job applications and interviews
  • Mentorship and portfolio feedback session
  • Final project: Design and present a real-world product case study

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