Short Course

From Ideas to Prototypes

Programme ScheduleDuration (days)Mode of DeliveryProgramme Code
To be advised 2Classroom LearningTGS-2022012300

Course Overview

This course trains participants on how to turn needs and requirements into ideas and prototypes. It teaches participants how to brainstorm, come up with scenarios, sketch and storyboarding, develop wireframe designs as well as interactive prototypes. Participants will learn two popular design software: Balsamiq and Figma to translate content and layout into appropriate interface elements, rapid prototyping the UI. Hands-on practices will be provided so that participants can apply what they learned in their everyday design tasks.

Course Objectives

The course provides the participant with the knowledge and skills to:

  • ideate effectively with others using interaction design practices
  • iteratively turn abstract low fidelity concepts into detailed high fidelity designs
  • translate content and layout into an intuitive and responsive interface experience for users
  • rapid prototype user interfaces and interactions to accomplish specific tasks

Who Should Attend

UI Designers

Prerequisites

Required years of experience in UI Design related roles and/or customer/client-facing roles: 1 year. English proficiency: Good. Has a strong interest in improving user interface and interaction for customers.

Technical Requirements

  • Laptop is required.
  • Software: Figma, Balsamiq

Testimonials


This course is extremely useful and insightful from a design learning perspective for someone who doesn’t have prior knowledge in this area.

Kelly Kwa

Prof Zhao is an approachable facilitator who gives good and timely feedback, helping me to apply what I’ve learnt to the task at hand.

Lee Yng

Prof Zhao is very well-versed in the course material and was engaging in his delivery of the course material.

Instructors


Prof Zhao Shengdong

Programme Fees


Singapore Citizens Singapore PRs Enhanced Training Support for SMEs International Participants
39 years old
or younger
40 years old
or older
Full Programme Fee S$1,900.00 S$1,900.00 S$1,900.00 S$1,900.00 S$1,900.00
Less: SSG Grant Amount S$1,330.00 S$1,330.00 S$1,330.00 S$1,330.00 -
Nett Programme Fee S$570.00 S$570.00 S$570.00 S$570.00 S$1,900.00
9% GST on Nett Programme Fee S$51.30 S$51.30 S$51.30 S$51.30 S$171.00
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST S$621.30 S$621.30 S$621.30 S$621.30 S$2,071.00
Less Additional Funding - S$380.00 - S$380.00 -
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes S$621.30 S$241.30 S$621.30 S$241.30 S$2,071.00
  1. Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, including GST, after additional funding from various funding schemes.
  2. Participants must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding.
  3. Please note that all external funding for courses is limited in duration and subject to eligibility and availability.

Other Information

This course is eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025. Please click here for more information.