Core Course Information at a Glance
- Course Nature: Hong Kong Secondary School UX/UI Design Professional Training, aligning with Design and Applied Technology (DAT) subject
- Course Duration: 72 hours (Flexible arrangement)
- Core Tools: Figma Cloud UX/UI Design Platform
- Professional Certification: HKU SPACE Certificate + Internship opportunities at AlipayHK, AS Watson, and Chinachem Group
- Service Scope: Developing course content, arranging instructors, and compiling learning outcomes
In the era of the digital economy, UX/UI design has become a core skill in the tech industry. For students studying Design and Applied Technology (DAT), mastering modern design tools and processes is crucial for further education and employment. Through subsidized on-campus courses, SEED Foundation introduces industry-standard design skills to schools, strengthening students' problem-solving abilities and technological literacy.
What is SEED Foundation’s UX/UI Secondary School Course?
SEED Foundation provides professional UX/UI design courses subsidized by our partners for Hong Kong secondary schools. The course duration is 72 hours, covering Design Thinking, Figma practice, and User Experience analysis. Upon completion, students receive an HKU SPACE accredited certificate and have the opportunity to participate in corporate internship programs such as those with AlipayHK, AS Watson, and Chinachem Group. The course fully aligns with the requirements of the Design and Applied Technology (DAT) subject.
Which students is the UX/UI course suitable for?
The course content offers space for flexible adjustment and is suitable for Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 students. Our course focuses on cultivating students' interest in STEAM and foundational design thinking, stimulating creativity through engaging practical projects while strictly adhering to the assessment requirements of the Design and Applied Technology (DAT) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) curricula. The course centers on project implementation and portfolio construction, effectively supporting School-Based Assessment (SBA). Regardless of whether students have a design background, they can quickly master professional skills through step-by-step instruction.
Success Case: Campus Implementation Results
Deepening Impact and School-Business Collaboration Network
Deep Cultivation on Campus, Connecting with Industry: 2024/25 Academic Year STEAM Education Impact Report
In the 2024/25 academic year, SEED Foundation established a significant milestone in promoting local school-based STEAM education. We successfully gained high trust from the academic community, establishing deep collaborative relationships with over 40 partner schools across Hong Kong. Breaking the framework of general one-off lectures and addressing the lack of depth and sustained impact in short-term courses, we provided systematic digital skills training (Cloud Computing, UX/UI, and Data Analytics) following Qualifications Framework standards to over 900 students.
Simultaneously, SEED is committed to building a strong school-business cooperation ecosystem, connecting with 24 top partner enterprises to build a bridge from the classroom to the workplace for students. Through real corporate internships and visits, we not only cultivate students' soft skills but also expand their vision of the digital economy, fully supporting schools in implementing career planning education to ensure every student can apply what they have learned in real scenarios and face future technological challenges.
Core Course Values and Teaching Objectives
This course is specifically designed to align with the Hong Kong secondary school curriculum framework, focusing on optimization in the following areas:
Aligning with DSE Curriculum and School-Based Assessment (SBA) Support
The course content deeply echoes the core modules of the Design and Applied Technology subject, particularly targeting the areas of Value and Impact and Design Project Process. By teaching professional design inquiry methods, we help students build design portfolios in a more logical manner, directly supporting the requirements of School-Based Assessment (SBA).
Introducing Industry-Standard Tools
The course fully utilizes Figma, the world's leading cloud-based collaborative UX/UI design software, for teaching. Students will learn design workflows synchronized with today's top tech companies, ensuring that their skills are practical and forward-looking.
Administrative Support and Subsidy Application
SEED Foundation provides schools with one-stop administrative support from proposal writing and instructor arrangement to final reporting, ensuring smooth course implementation.
Professional Certification and Career Planning
The course is accredited by HKU SPACE (The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education) and the Qualifications Framework (QF). Students who complete the course will be awarded a certificate to enrich their Student Learning Profile (SLP). Outstanding students even have the chance to participate in internship programs supported by enterprises like AlipayHK, gaining early exposure to real workplace environments.
Detailed Course Syllabus
The course is designed with a progressive structure carried out in stages. Each stage is approximately 24 hours, with content and pace adjustable to provide the most appropriate learning experience.
Module 1: Visual Design Foundational Techniques
- Conceptual Clarification: Analyzing the difference between User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI), as well as basic concepts of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
- Digital Design Techniques: Learning concepts of layers and masks, layout composition, and image processing skills such as color and saturation.
- Practical Project: Designing a poster for a self-selected social public welfare activity and explaining its message delivery and atmosphere setting.
Module 2: User Research and Design Thinking
- Experience Design Basics: Exploring concepts of Customer Experience (CX) and Employee Experience (EX), as well as the design cycle and development history.
- Foundational Research Methods: Executing literature reviews, identifying and prioritizing user needs, and defining problem statements and hypotheses.
- Human-Centered Design Tools: Constructing personas, empathy maps, pain point analysis, user journey maps, and value propositions.
Module 3: Figma Practice and Interactive Prototyping
- Information Architecture and Interaction: Learning heuristic evaluation, information architecture, site maps, and Gestalt principles of interface design.
- Advanced Figma Operations: Mastering professional features like components and auto-layout to build reusable design systems.
- High-Fidelity Prototypes: Creating simulated application interfaces with transition animations and interaction logic.
- Practical Project: Transforming the selected social public welfare activity concept into a complete high-fidelity website prototype.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Which grade levels is this course suitable for?
A: The course content offers space for flexible adjustment. It is suitable for Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 students. Our course focuses on cultivating students' interest in STEAM and foundational design thinking, stimulating creativity through engaging practical projects while strictly adhering to the assessment requirements of the Design and Applied Technology (DAT) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) curricula. The course centers on project implementation and portfolio construction, effectively supporting School-Based Assessment (SBA).
Q2: Will a school's lack of professional design software licenses affect the course?
A: No. The core tool of the course, Figma, is a cloud-based collaborative platform. Schools only need to provide computers with internet access, without needing to purchase expensive software licenses, effectively lowering the hardware barrier.
Q3: How much does the SEED UX/UI course cost?
A: As a registered charity, SEED is committed to providing equal learning opportunities for students from different socio-economic backgrounds, giving them access to critical future skills. Thanks to sponsorship from organizations like the Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund and the Li Hysan Foundation, the course fees are heavily subsidized. Please contact us for details.
Q4: Do students need a design background for the course?
A: Not at all. The course is designed for beginners, starting from basic concepts of Design Thinking and progressively guiding students to master UX/UI skills. Our course focuses on cultivating students' interest in STEAM and foundational design thinking, stimulating creativity through engaging practical projects while strictly adhering to the assessment requirements of the Design and Applied Technology (DAT) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) curricula. The course centers on project implementation and portfolio construction, effectively supporting School-Based Assessment (SBA). Regardless of an Arts or Science background, students can quickly get started with professional tools like Figma through practical exercises.
Course Inquiry and Cooperation Plan
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