Mobile-First Design Intensive
Master mobile app design with focused training in iOS and Android guidelines, responsive interfaces, and progressive web apps. Build your mobile design expertise in just 8 weeks.
Program Overview
Become a mobile design specialist with intensive training in mobile-first design principles, cross-platform development, and cutting-edge mobile technologies.
Platform Mastery
Master iOS Human Interface Guidelines and Android Material Design principles with hands-on experience in native design patterns and interactions.
Responsive Excellence
Create fluid, adaptive interfaces that work seamlessly across all screen sizes, from smartwatches to tablets, with advanced responsive design techniques.
Progressive Innovation
Build cutting-edge Progressive Web Apps and explore emerging mobile technologies including AR interfaces and voice interaction design.
Mobile-First Philosophy
In today's mobile-dominated world, designing for mobile isn't just an option—it's essential. Our intensive program teaches you to think mobile-first from concept to completion. You'll learn to design for constraints that actually make your interfaces better: limited screen space, touch interactions, varying network conditions, and diverse user contexts. This approach creates stronger, more focused designs that scale beautifully to larger screens.
How the Program Works
An intensive 8-week journey through mobile design mastery, from platform fundamentals to advanced progressive web app development.
Mobile Foundations
Weeks 1-2: Mobile design principles, platform guidelines, and touch interaction fundamentals. Build your first native mobile interface.
- • iOS Human Interface Guidelines
- • Android Material Design
- • Touch interaction patterns
- • Mobile typography & spacing
Responsive Mastery
Weeks 3-4: Advanced responsive design, adaptive layouts, and cross-device user experience optimization.
- • Fluid grid systems
- • Adaptive component design
- • Breakpoint strategy
- • Content prioritization
Advanced Interactions
Weeks 5-6: Complex mobile interactions, animations, gesture design, and accessibility for mobile interfaces.
- • Gesture-based navigation
- • Mobile micro-interactions
- • Performance optimization
- • Accessibility standards
Progressive Innovation
Weeks 7-8: Progressive Web Apps, emerging technologies, and final portfolio project showcasing mobile expertise.
- • Progressive Web Apps
- • Voice interface design
- • AR/VR considerations
- • Portfolio development
Intensive Learning Format
Device Testing
Hands-on testing with real devices across iOS and Android platforms
Rapid Prototyping
Build functional prototypes for immediate testing and iteration
User Testing
Mobile-specific user testing and feedback integration sessions
Expected Outcomes
Transform into a mobile design specialist with expertise in cross-platform mobile interfaces, responsive design systems, and progressive web technologies.
Week 2: Platform Proficiency
Master iOS and Android design guidelines, create platform-specific interfaces, and understand native interaction patterns across devices.
Week 4: Responsive Expertise
Build adaptive interfaces that scale seamlessly across screen sizes with advanced responsive design techniques and optimization strategies.
Week 6: Interaction Mastery
Design sophisticated mobile interactions, gestures, and animations that enhance user experience while maintaining performance.
Week 8: Innovation Ready
Complete portfolio with Progressive Web Apps, emerging technology integration, and mobile-first design leadership skills.
Mobile Specialist Metrics
Mobile Design Leadership
Who Benefits from This Intensive
Perfect for designers and developers who want to specialize in mobile design or need to rapidly build mobile expertise for current projects.
Web Designers
Designers with web experience who need to expand into mobile design to meet growing client demands and market opportunities.
Junior UX/UI Designers
Early-career designers seeking to specialize in mobile design and differentiate themselves in the competitive design job market.
Frontend Developers
Developers who want to better understand mobile design principles to improve collaboration with designers and build better mobile interfaces.
Mobile Product Managers
PMs working on mobile products who need deeper understanding of mobile design constraints and opportunities to make better product decisions.
App Entrepreneurs
Startup founders and entrepreneurs planning to build mobile apps who want to understand mobile design before working with design teams.
Career Changers
Professionals from other fields who want to enter the mobile design industry with focused, immediately applicable skills.
Mobile Design Challenges We Solve
Mobile Complexity
Overwhelmed by the complexity of different mobile platforms, screen sizes, and interaction patterns. We simplify and systematize mobile design principles.
Platform Confusion
Struggling to understand when to follow iOS vs Android guidelines and how to maintain consistency across platforms while respecting native patterns.
Performance Constraints
Designs that look great but perform poorly on mobile devices. Learn to design with performance and technical constraints in mind.
Future-Proofing
Worried about keeping up with rapidly evolving mobile technologies and design trends. Build foundational skills that adapt to new innovations.
Mobile Tools & Innovation
Master cutting-edge mobile design tools and methodologies that power the world's most successful mobile applications and platforms.
Mobile Design Toolkit
Figma Mobile
Advanced mobile prototyping and platform-specific design systems
Principle
Advanced mobile animation and interaction design
Framer
High-fidelity mobile prototyping and code integration
Origami Studio
Facebook's mobile interaction prototyping platform
Mobile Testing & Optimization
Mobile Design Methodologies
Progressive Enhancement
Build mobile experiences that work across all devices and connection speeds with progressive enhancement strategies.
Mobile-First Design
Start with mobile constraints to create focused, performant designs that scale beautifully to larger screens.
Touch-First Interaction
Design interactions optimized for touch with consideration for accessibility, gesture conflicts, and ergonomics.
Performance-Driven Design
Integrate performance considerations into every design decision for optimal mobile user experiences.
Emerging Mobile Technologies
AR Interface Design
Design spatial interfaces and augmented reality experiences for mobile AR platforms and emerging technologies.
Voice UI Integration
Design voice-first experiences and seamless voice-touch multimodal interfaces for modern mobile applications.
Foldable & Flexible
Design adaptive interfaces for foldable devices, flexible screens, and new form factors reshaping mobile interaction.
Getting Started
Start your mobile design specialization journey with flexible learning options designed to fit your schedule and learning preferences.
Evening Schedule
Weekend Intensive
What You'll Need
Enrollment Process
Next cohort starts September 2, 2025 | Limited to 20 participants
Expand Your Design Skills
Complement your mobile design expertise with our comprehensive programs or explore strategic research skills that enhance mobile design decisions.
Complete UX/UI Design Professional Program
Build comprehensive design skills that complement your mobile expertise. Perfect for expanding into full-stack design roles.
- 20-week comprehensive program
- Desktop and web design mastery
- Full design system creation
Advanced UX Research & Strategy Specialization
Add strategic research skills to your mobile design expertise. Learn to validate mobile design decisions with advanced research methods.
- 12-week research specialization
- Mobile user research methods
- Strategic design decisions
Master Mobile Design in 8 Weeks
Become a mobile design specialist with hands-on training in iOS, Android, and progressive web app design. Build 4 mobile apps for your portfolio.