Fundamentals of UI Design and Design Systems

Single Course

Fundamentals of UI Design and Design Systems

Higher Vocational College

Online

6 January 2026

Full-time/Part-time

15 Credits

30 000 NOK

Loan Fund Approved

Gain essential skills in UI design and design systems to create consistent, user-friendly digital experiences. Learn to build reusable components, ensure accessibility, and align designs with brand guidelines using industry-standard tools and methods.

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Course content

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to UI design and design systems, equipping you with the skills to create structured, scalable, and visually cohesive user interfaces. You’ll learn to develop reusable components like buttons, navigation menus, and micro-animations, ensuring design consistency across digital platforms.

Explore key design elements, including typography, color systems, illustrations, and visual hierarchy, while gaining hands-on experience in documenting design systems for seamless collaboration. The course also covers accessibility best practices, enabling you to design inclusive user experiences.

By the end of the course, you’ll be proficient in industry-standard UI design tools and methods, ready to apply design principles to real-world projects. Whether you’re an aspiring designer or a professional looking to refine your skills, this course will set you up for success in the evolving field of UI design.

Extended course information

School: Noroff Higher Vocational College (Noroff Fagskole)
Application deadline: Continuous admission. Applications are processed in the order they are submitted.
Language of instruction: English
Accreditations: NOKUT-accredited. Approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen) on a part-time basis. As long as you take fewer than 30 credits per semester, you are considered a part-time student by Lånekassen. The requirement is that the study program must last at least one semester. If you wish to apply for financial support from Lånekassen, you must therefore choose the part-time study option.
Duration and intensity: The course lasts 11 weeks on a full-time schedule or 22 weeks on a part-time schedule.
Credits: 15 Credits

Hardware and software

We recommend the following:

  • A PC or Mac with an operating system you understand well and can handle the Adobe suite.
  • i5/i7 processor or equivalent
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 500 GB HD
  • External storage (HD or cloud storage e.g., iCloud, Dropbox, etc.).

Admission requirements

Noroff has ongoing admissions, and applications are processed in the order they are received. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can secure a study place.

To qualify for the program, you must have general study competence or vocational education with a professional certificate. It is also possible to apply based on recognized prior learning.

For international students, depending upon which country you have received your education from, the requirements will differ. Please use this website where you can find the specific requirements for your country at the bottom of the page.

You can read more about admission requirements here.

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