This 2-hour mini-course teaches embedded engineers how to design better interfaces for small screens

Students

I recently took Jenn’s course, and it was fantastic!

Even with decades of experience in embedded hardware, I found Jenn’s approach made it easy to understand and apply essential UI techniques to my own work.

I’d highly recommend this to any engineer looking to build up their UI skills.




This course gave me a whole set of new tools to use when thinking about UIs. I now understand a lot of things that I never even realised were important, like visual hierarchy and the law of proximity—cool stuff!  
It's short and to the point!

Love it.




So easy to follow and im excited to start putting everything I'm learning into practice.  
This was a great introduction to UI design. It provided a good list of resources and tools. The presenter was very well spoken and clearly understandable. I enjoyed it and look forward to more.  
This course is for embedded systems engineers, founders/solopreneurs,and beginners looking to understand the basics of UI design in a focused and practical way.
Course outline

01Welcome
Welcome to class!
02Before we begin
Covering design terms to help you understand the basics, so you can follow along and apply them as we dive deeper into UI design concepts.
03Layout How to organize UI components to create clear, structured, and easy-to-navigate UIs.
04Icons How to select and choose the best icons for your product.
05Color
Basic techniques and rules used by designers when choosing colors.
06Progressive disclosure
How to reveal info in a way that keeps users from feeling overwhelmed.
07Typography
How to choose fonts, sizes, and spacing.
08Content
The importance of clear and consistent language in UI design.
09Imitate then innovate
Master UI design by imitating others first.
10Final thoughts
Thank you for participating!

Designed to be done in one evening
Study Hours

7PM - 9PM

Do not disturb x

What you’ll learn


How to get started designing user interfaces for small screens📱create a simple color palette that enhances interaction 🎨develop usable layouts using foundational UI principles 🧠 make your startup or side project look professional 🏆
Requirements and materials

 There is no previous experience required; all you need is patience and curiosity.You will need a computer or a phone to access course material.
Course format

 Enjoy a mix of videos, short readings, and quizzes to reinforce key concepts. Participate at your own pace, with recordings available for later review.
Join the classWhether you’re building something for yourself or applying these lessons in your projects, this course will equip you with the tools to start designing great user interfaces. I look forward to seeing you in class!

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P.S. to help those who may not have the financial means to pay, I’m offering a limited number of scholarships. To apply, please email me at jenn[at]sidequest.one with a brief explanation of why you’d benefit from the course, and how it aligns with your personal or professional growth.
Enroll for $39