Digital Product Design from Scratch
A course by Rus Yusupov , Designer and Tech Entrepreneur
Joined January 2021
Learn how to conceptualize and develop engaging apps from scratch by exploring the principles of design, psychology, user experience, and branding
Learn how to conceptualize and develop engaging apps from scratch by exploring the principles of design, psychology, user experience, and branding
Joined January 2021
Technology can be harnessed to overcome challenges, solve problems, and enable us to achieve our goals. Designer and tech entrepreneur Rus Yusupov is one of the cofounders of Vine and has designed products for big names such as Nike, Hulu, and CNN. He also created the HQ trivia game, which pioneered live interactive video, amassed millions of players, and featured celebrities like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Robert De Niro.
In this online course, Rus teaches you to design and develop engaging apps from scratch. Explore the principles of product design, psychology, user experience, and branding to create a social mobile game prototype using Figma. Get inspired by innovation and create apps with the power to enhance human potential.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 25 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (35)
- 1,215 students
- 17 lessons (2h 7m)
- 25 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
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FigmaWhat is this course's project?
Create a social mobile game prototype using Figma.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in app design.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Figma is required.
In terms of materials, you’ll need a computer with Figma installed, as well as a smartphone, a pen, and some paper.
Reviews
A course by Rus Yusupov
Rus Yusupov is a designer and tech entrepreneur who immigrated to New York from the USSR in 1989. This has always driven him to make the most of his opportunities by embracing his passion for art, design, and technology. He has been painting and drawing since he was old enough to hold a crayon, studying art at LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, then design at the School of Visual Arts in NYC.
Since then, Rus lead the redesign of CNN.com, designed the logo and first website for Hulu.com, and designed the first Nike+ iPhone app. In 2008, he founded design and engineering studio Big Human, then in 2012 co-founded the Vine video app. He has received several major industry recognitions, including a Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Award, Variety Magazine Breakthrough of the Year Award, and an Emmy Nomination.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Developing the Concept
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Concept Development
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Network Effects and Audience
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Killer Product Features
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Monetizing Your App
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U3
Design Foundations
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Design Principles
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Psychology
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Copywriting
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U4
Designing the Prototype
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Prototyping and Constant Iteration
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Choosing a Platform
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Developing a Product Architecture
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Designing in Figma 1
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Designing in Figma 2
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Logos, App Icons, Branding, and Naming
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U5
Making the Prototype Real
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Pitching Your Design
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Working with Engineers
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FP
Final project
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Fundamentals of Digital Product Design
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arturoavilacruz
Buen curso para comenzar en este ámbito y muy útil si uno ya cuenta con experiencia en el tema, ya que sirve para reforzar el conocimiento. Sería más completo si existiría retroalimentación de parte del profesor y contar con una mayor dinámica en los foros.
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sarah.choukah
PlusVery straightforward and very helpful. Content is clear and laid out in a way that is both actionable and memorable.
Very much enjoying this course 😊
adrian.sandu35
The app development course was very practical and useful.
The course is very well-structured, beautifully explained, and I really enjoyed it.
vitymanuel12
El curso es muy bueno para iniciarte como para personas que saben algo. Te da otra visión si y atienes conocimientos y te da un buen impulso si vienes de 0.
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joseleo
El instructor es un profesional fabuloso con una experiencia incuestionable y gran éxito. Comunica muy bien, y ha sido capaz de sintetizar un área amplísima en poco más de dos horas. Enhorabuena. Muy recomendable.
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