Ready to learn UI design from Erik Kennedy? Visit the "Learn UI Design" website to sign up for the course and start improving your UI design skills today!
You are a software engineer or product manager wanting to build your own startups or SaaS applications without hiring an expensive designer.
The course is structured into several high-impact modules that move from basic setup to professional career preparation: Fundamentals learn ui design by erik kennedy updated 2021
: Covers typography, color (using the HSB system), layout, and component design (buttons, lists, tables).
| Lesson | Key Concept | 2021 Twist | |--------|-------------|-------------| | | Use size, weight, and color to create hierarchy | Contrast ratios for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance | | Typography | Stick to 2–3 font sizes, use rem/em | Variable fonts & responsive type scales | | Color theory | 60-30-10 rule for UI | Use HSL for systematic color palettes | | Spacing systems | 8pt grid for consistency | Auto-layout + padding/margin variables | | Components | Buttons, cards, inputs, modals | Variants & component properties (Figma) | | Feedback & states | Hover, active, disabled, loading | Focus rings for keyboard navigation | Ready to learn UI design from Erik Kennedy
The course moved away from being tool-agnostic (previously leaning on Sketch) to fully integrating as its primary design tool, reflecting the software's dominance in the industry.
If you already know how to use Figma but your designs look "amateurish" (crooked text, bad spacing, muddy colors), the 2021 Erik Kennedy update is the fastest fix available. The course is structured into several high-impact modules
: Students gain access to over 50 hours of narrated redesigns, where Erik takes real-world student submissions and transforms them into professional interfaces.
The updated 2.0 version ensures it remains a top-tier resource for 2025. It moves beyond abstract color theory to provide objective heuristics for making design decisions, whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned professional .
