16 Weeks / 4 Months (L1) · HybridLast updated: April 2026

UI/UX Design Course in Kerala

Build products people love.

Trivandrum (Kazhakootam) · Kadakkal · Online — Unlearn Academy

UI/UX is the discipline behind every app and website that works well. Sreedevi V J, UI/UX Faculty and ex-UI/UX Designer at Adsomia, leads this programme alongside Akash Asokan, Brand Designer with 7+ years of experience. L1 teaches the complete 2026 UI/UX workflow — from user research and wireframing to high-fidelity UI, mobile app design, prototyping, and live website publishing in Framer. Adobe XD is discontinued (2023). This course teaches Figma + Framer — the industry standard. Graduates leave with 7 real deliverables: a UX research pack, a website UI, a mobile app UI, an animated prototype, a live published Framer website, an AI tools workflow, and a portfolio case study website.

The UI/UX design course is available at Unlearn Academy's Trivandrum campus (Kazhakootam) and Kadakkal campus, with hybrid access for students across Kerala.

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Who This Is For

Who is the UI/UX Design course in Kerala for?

The UI/UX design course is suited for anyone who wants to work in product design — the discipline behind apps, websites, and digital tools that are intuitive and effective. It attracts a wide range of students: engineering graduates who want to move into design, graphic designers who want to specialise in digital products, fresh graduates with an interest in technology and aesthetics, and working professionals switching from non-design roles. UI/UX design has the highest entry-level salary of all digital skills categories in Kerala, starting at ₹4–6 LPA for graduates with a strong portfolio. No prior design software knowledge is required.

Entry requirements

Plus Two (Class 12) or equivalent minimum
No prior experience required for L1 Foundation
Personal laptop (8GB RAM minimum)
Commitment to produce real work, not just attend

Curriculum

What does the UI/UX Design course cover?

Module 00 — Tools Foundation: Figma, Framer & AI Tools (Week 1)

Figma: frames, auto layout, components, variants, prototyping basics, Dev Mode
Framer: canvas, breakpoints (1440/768/375px), components, publishing a live site
AI UI tools: Google Stitch (text prompt to Figma-ready UI), Figma Make (Claude-powered)
Relume AI: sitemap and wireframe generation, exports to Figma
Uizard, Locofy (Figma to React/Next.js code), Magician Figma plugin
File organisation and portfolio setup for professional handoff

Module 01 — UX Fundamentals: Research, IA & Wireframing (Weeks 2–3)

Design thinking: empathise, define, ideate, prototype, test
User research methods: surveys, interviews, usability testing, heatmaps
Affinity mapping in FigJam, user personas from real research data
User journey mapping — emotions, touchpoints, pain points
Information architecture: card sorting, sitemaps, navigation patterns
Low and mid-fidelity wireframes in Figma from scratch

Module 02 — UI Design: Visual Design, Design Systems & Website UI (Weeks 4–6)

Visual design principles for UI: colour, typography, spacing, hierarchy
Responsive design: desktop, tablet, and mobile layouts in Figma
Component libraries and design tokens — building a reusable system
Full website UI design: homepage, inner pages, responsive across breakpoints
Design systems: naming conventions, documentation, developer handoff

Module 03 — Mobile App UI Design (Weeks 7–8)

iOS and Android design guidelines — platform differences
Mobile UI patterns: bottom navigation, tab bars, modals, cards, lists
Designing for thumb zones and small screens
Complete mobile app UI — onboarding, core flows, settings
Usability testing on mobile: remote and in-person methods

Modules 04–05 — Prototyping, Animation & Framer (Weeks 9–12)

Interactive prototypes in Figma: triggers, transitions, smart animate
Micro-interactions and interaction design principles
Framer: building a live website section by section, responsive at all breakpoints
Framer animations, scroll effects, and CMS basics
Publishing a live Framer portfolio website to a custom subdomain

Modules 06–09 — AI Tools, Accessibility, Portfolio & Final Project (Weeks 13–16)

AI UI/UX tools full 2026 stack: workflow integration, what AI gets wrong
Accessibility: WCAG basics, contrast ratios, keyboard navigation, screen readers
Dark mode design: colour systems that work in both modes
Portfolio case study: problem → research → design process → outcomes
Final project: complete product design from brief to live Framer publication

L2 — Agency Training

What happens after L1

L1 taught you the complete UI/UX workflow. L2 makes you genuinely good at it — under real conditions, for real clients, with advanced skills that open up senior roles and higher rates. Every week produces a deliverable a client would pay for. Accessibility is not optional: every L2 deliverable meets WCAG 2.1 AA. Prerequisite: UI/UX Design L1.

₹24,000

2 Months · Offline only

Offline only · Prerequisite: L1

Phase 1 — Studio Setup & Advanced UX Research (Weeks 1–2)

Professional workflow: Asana sprint boards, Frame.io design review, Figma team libraries
Advanced user interview technique: 5 Whys, laddering, assumption mapping
Jobs To Be Done framework: understanding what users are really trying to achieve
Diary studies and longitudinal research: tracking user behaviour over time
WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility from day one: semantic naming, focus order, colour contrast

Phase 2 — Advanced UI Design & Design Systems (Weeks 3–4)

Advanced Figma: variables, tokens, branching, multi-mode (light/dark) design systems
Complex component architecture: compound components, composition patterns
Motion design in Figma: Smart Animate, spring physics, interaction principles
Design system documentation: decision rationale, usage guidelines, versioning

Phase 3 — Mobile App & Advanced Prototyping (Weeks 5–6)

Complex mobile UI: gesture interactions, haptics, native platform patterns
Framer advanced: CMS, custom code components, API-connected designs
Usability testing at L2: moderated remote testing, eye-tracking basics, task analysis
Accessibility audit: screen reader testing, keyboard navigation, ARIA implementation

Phase 4 — Real Client Brief & Portfolio (Weeks 7–8)

Real client brief: complete product design from discovery to handoff
Client review via Frame.io: structured presentation, revision management
Developer handoff: Figma Dev Mode, component specs, responsive breakpoints
Portfolio case study: problem → research → design process → measured outcomes

Ready to progress to L2?

L2 entry is based on L1 performance — talk to your mentor about your eligibility.

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Career Paths

Roles you can target after this course

Salary ranges based on Kerala market data and Unlearn Academy placement outcomes (April 2026).

Junior UI/UX Designer

₹4 – 6 LPA

Highest entry-level salary in digital skills

Product Designer

₹7 – 13 LPA

Product companies pay a premium

UI Designer (Agency)

₹5 – 9 LPA

UX Researcher

₹6 – 11 LPA

Senior Product Designer

₹12 – 20 LPA

Freelance UI/UX Designer

₹6 – 20 LPA

Project-based or retainer

Remote Product Designer (GCC/Global)

₹10 – 20 LPA

Outcomes

What will you be able to do after this course?

Design a complete website UI and mobile app UI in Figma — responsive across all breakpoints
Build and publish a live website in Framer
Conduct user research and produce a UX research pack
Graduate with 7 real deliverables including a live portfolio case study website
Use AI tools (Google Stitch, Figma Make) correctly within a professional workflow

Fee Structure

Each level is priced separately. You enrol at L1 and progress based on performance — not time.

Foundation

16 Weeks / 4 Months (L1) · Hybrid · Entry point — open to all

₹36,000 + GST offline (L1)

Agency Training

2–3 Months · Entry based on L1 performance

₹24,000 – ₹36,000

Specialisation

6–8 Weeks · Online · Max 10 students

₹20,000 – ₹45,000

Consultant

By Invite · By invitation only

By Invitation

EMI available · 50% on enrolment, 50% after Month 1

Apply Now — Start at L1

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions — UI/UX Design course in Kerala

What is the fee for the UI/UX design course in Kerala?+

L1 Foundation is ₹36,000 + GST offline / ₹25,000 + GST online (16 weeks). L2 Agency Training is ₹24,000 (offline, 2 months). EMI available — 50% at enrolment, 50% after month 1.

Do I need to know design before joining the UI/UX course?+

No prior design experience is required for L1 Foundation. You will learn Figma and Framer from the ground up. Students with a visual arts or engineering background tend to progress quickly, but neither is a prerequisite.

Why Figma and Framer — not Adobe XD?+

Adobe XD was discontinued in 2023. Figma is the global industry standard for UI/UX design. Framer is the leading design-to-publish tool — it bridges the gap between design and live website without writing code. This course teaches the 2026 industry stack, not outdated software.

Is UI/UX design a good career in Kerala?+

Yes. UI/UX design has the highest entry-level salary among all digital skills categories in Kerala — typically ₹4–6 LPA for graduates with a strong portfolio. Demand is growing with Kerala's expanding tech sector and the rise of remote product design roles for GCC and international clients.

What will I have in my portfolio after completing L1?+

7 real deliverables: a UX research pack, a website UI (desktop + mobile), a mobile app UI, an animated prototype, a live published Framer website, an AI tools workflow document, and a complete portfolio case study website also built in Framer.