A UX/UI designer is a specialist who creates interfaces for programs, applications, and websites. UI and UX are two different elements of the user experience.

User Experience (or UX ) is the experience that a user gets when interacting with something, such as a door handle, a mobile application, etc. The task of a UX specialist is to design the most effective product or service that meets the needs of users and the company’s business goals.

User Interface (or UI) focuses on the appearance and layout of a program or application. A UI designer develops the visual appearance of a product: colors, shapes, animations, content, buttons for interaction, input fields, etc.

A UX/UI designer combines the areas of User Experience and User Interface and focuses on making the product easy to use by studying user behavior. This specialist has a high level of empathy to listen effectively, understand users, and develop solutions that solve their problems.

Interaction Design is the practice of designing interactive digital products, environments, systems, and services. The subject of interaction design covers design, human-machine interaction, and software development. Interaction design, like other fields of design, takes into account form. However, the main focus is shifted to user behavior. Instead of analyzing phenomena, interaction design synthesizes them and imagines what they could be.

The curriculum of the program has been recently updated in collaboration with members of the Lviv IT Cluster and representatives of the Lviv National Academy of Arts. The program offers comprehensive training in interface design, with a focus on practical tools such as Figma, Mirror, xMind, Adobe Illustrator, and more. In addition to theoretical knowledge, students also develop essential soft skills and gain a solid understanding of Design Management basics. Throughout the program, students engage in systematic tasks of varying levels of complexity, honing their design skills and creativity. The goal is to equip graduates with a well-rounded skill set and a professional portfolio that will enable them to kickstart a successful career in the field.