user interface designer

Description

User interface designers are in charge of designing user interfaces for applications and systems. They perform layout, graphics and dialogues design activities as well as adaptation activities.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

software UI design patterns ICT security legislation ICT accessibility standards interactive media World Wide Web Consortium standards web programming software interaction design graphics editor software human-computer interaction application usability task algorithmisation

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

interact with users to gather requirements manage online content use an application-specific interface design process develop creative ideas translate requirements into visual design create website wireframe design graphics test system accessibility for users with special needs assess users' interaction with ICT applications define technical requirements design user interface draw design sketches use methodologies for user-centered design use markup languages build business relationships

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform online data analysis manage localisation analyse business requirements use query languages create software design