Design and Product

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[Featured Image] A UX designer hand draws wireframes with colored markers on sheets of paper at a desk.

What Is Negative Space?

Learn about negative space and why it's useful in graphic and UX design.

August 18, 2023

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[Featured image] A UX designer is using cognitive maps to research on their laptop.

What Is a Cognitive Map?

Cognitive mapping is a method used during user experience (UX) research to create a visual representation of a user’s mental perception of a concept or process.

August 18, 2023

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[Featured Image] Two people look at a laptop computer screen in a bright office decorated with potted plants.

A Guide to Gestalt Principles

Discover what the Gestalt principles are and how graphic designers, educators, and therapists use them in their work.

August 17, 2023

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[Featured Image] A UX designer hand draws wireframes with colored markers on sheets of paper at a desk.

What Is Negative Space?

Learn about negative space and why it's useful in graphic and UX design.

August 18, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A UX designer is using cognitive maps to research on their laptop.

What Is a Cognitive Map?

Cognitive mapping is a method used during user experience (UX) research to create a visual representation of a user’s mental perception of a concept or process.

August 18, 2023

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Explore popular design and product courses

Status: New AI skills

Google

Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Research, UI/UX Research, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), Usability Testing, User Story, Web Design, Design Reviews, Usability, Presentations, User Experience, Design Research, Ideation, User Centered Design, Mockups

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4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
90K reviews

Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts

Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Logo Design, Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Adobe InDesign, Photo Editing, Photography, Style Guides, Branding, Peer Review, Art History, Design, Aesthetics, Design Strategies

4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
21K reviews

Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Adobe

Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Generative AI Agents

4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
46 reviews

Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

[Featured Image] A UX designer uses a tablet to create a low-fidelity prototype.

What Is Low Fidelity?

Low-fidelity prototypes are fast and easy for designers to make, and they represent a concept or product without focusing on the visuals or interactive features.

August 14, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A UX designer draws an empathy map on a whiteboard.

What Is an Empathy Map?

Discover how an empathy map can help you gain valuable insights into the needs and wants of your target audience.

July 27, 2023

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[Featured Image] A graphic designer discusses their graphic design resume during a job interview.

4 Steps for Writing a Graphic Design Resume (+ Template)

Get ready for your job search with a resume that highlights all of your qualifications and experience. Here is a step-by-step guide to writing a graphic design resume.

July 24, 2023

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[Featured Image] A person works at a desktop computer in a home office.

How to Learn Graphic Design: 7 Steps to Build Your Skills

Thinking about becoming a graphic designer? Here’s how to learn the skills you’ll need.

July 24, 2023

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[Featured image] A UX writer is reading about microcopy.

What Is Microcopy?

Microcopy is short, to the point, and a major element of the user experience on websites and applications. Learn what microcopy is and why it's so important.

July 14, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Two game designers are working together on a laptop and desktop in an office.

How to Become a Video Game Designer: Skills, Steps, and Pay

If you enjoy creative writing, playing games, and using technology to create unique experiences, video game design could be a rewarding career for you. Learn more about this role and the steps to take to join this exciting field.

June 13, 2023

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[Featured image] A person in a blue shirt leans against a desk with their arms crossed while wearing a white VR headset.

Virtual Reality (VR) Terms: A to Z Glossary

Virtual reality is here, and it’s advancing faster than ever. Learn some of the terms you’ll need to know to master this world-changing technology.

May 12, 2023

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[Featured image] A person interested in crypto is looking at a coding program.

What Is Crypto? (Types, Benefits, and How It Works)

Cryptocurrency is both a new kind of digital money and an investment opportunity. Learn the facts behind the different types of crypto products, their benefits, and how they function.

March 23, 2023

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[Featured image] A UX team discusses the problem statement for their upcoming design sprint.

What Is a Problem Statement?

Learn more about the importance of understanding user needs, conducting research, and defining goals and constraints through problem statements.

March 21, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] Two people look at a laptop computer screen in a bright office decorated with potted plants.

A Guide to Gestalt Principles

Discover what the Gestalt principles are and how graphic designers, educators, and therapists use them in their work.

August 17, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] A UX designer uses a tablet to create a low-fidelity prototype.

What Is Low Fidelity?

Low-fidelity prototypes are fast and easy for designers to make, and they represent a concept or product without focusing on the visuals or interactive features.

August 14, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A UX designer draws an empathy map on a whiteboard.

What Is an Empathy Map?

Discover how an empathy map can help you gain valuable insights into the needs and wants of your target audience.

July 27, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] A graphic designer discusses their graphic design resume during a job interview.

4 Steps for Writing a Graphic Design Resume (+ Template)

Get ready for your job search with a resume that highlights all of your qualifications and experience. Here is a step-by-step guide to writing a graphic design resume.

July 24, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] A person works at a desktop computer in a home office.

How to Learn Graphic Design: 7 Steps to Build Your Skills

Thinking about becoming a graphic designer? Here’s how to learn the skills you’ll need.

July 24, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A UX writer is reading about microcopy.

What Is Microcopy?

Microcopy is short, to the point, and a major element of the user experience on websites and applications. Learn what microcopy is and why it's so important.

July 14, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Two game designers are working together on a laptop and desktop in an office.

How to Become a Video Game Designer: Skills, Steps, and Pay

If you enjoy creative writing, playing games, and using technology to create unique experiences, video game design could be a rewarding career for you. Learn more about this role and the steps to take to join this exciting field.

June 13, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A person in a blue shirt leans against a desk with their arms crossed while wearing a white VR headset.

Virtual Reality (VR) Terms: A to Z Glossary

Virtual reality is here, and it’s advancing faster than ever. Learn some of the terms you’ll need to know to master this world-changing technology.

May 12, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A person interested in crypto is looking at a coding program.

What Is Crypto? (Types, Benefits, and How It Works)

Cryptocurrency is both a new kind of digital money and an investment opportunity. Learn the facts behind the different types of crypto products, their benefits, and how they function.

March 23, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A UX team discusses the problem statement for their upcoming design sprint.

What Is a Problem Statement?

Learn more about the importance of understanding user needs, conducting research, and defining goals and constraints through problem statements.

March 21, 2023

Article

Design and product cover a wide variety of skills and careers, from user experience (UX) design to product design to virtual reality and the metaverse. With so many options and opportunities available, it can be tricky to know where to start. On Coursera, you'll find expert resources to support your goals, whether you're just starting out or are ready to take the next step in your career. Explore design and product topics, including:

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