AI-Enabled
UI/UX Design
UI/UX Design
Timeless Design Fundamentals Augmented by AI Workflows
Where strategic design meets artificial intelligence. A
4-month portfolio-first program built to train the next generation of product designers. Learn research,
interaction, visual systems, and prototyping, blended natively with AI tools that are reshaping the
industry. You leave with 4 case studies, a guided internship, and a verified professional certificate.
4 Months
Duration
96+ Hrs
Live Classes
4 Case
Studies
1 Month
Internship
Who Is This Course For?
Aspiring Designers
Career Transition
Individuals looking to transition into tech product design roles and build a
competitive portfolio from scratch.
Creatives & Devs
Skill Expansion
Graphic designers, marketers, and developers looking to expand their skill sets into
comprehensive UI/UX frameworks.
Founders & PMs
Build & Prototype
Entrepreneurs who want to design their own MVPs and working professionals seeking
AI-fluent product design workflows.
Core Learning Outcomes
- Conduct User Research: Master user interviews, surveys, usability tests, and affinity synthesis.
- Design End-to-End Flows: Construct seamless interaction flows, from early sitemaps to high-fidelity prototypes.
- Build Design Systems: Implement scalable variables, components, nested layouts, and token spacing in Figma.
- Leverage AI Tools: Integrate Midjourney, Galileo AI, v0, and Claude for ideation, content, and code handoff.
- Deliver Real Client Work: Apply training to live briefs and ship portfolio-grade outcomes in the 4-week internship.
Pedagogy & Curriculum Phases
Structured monthly learning containing portfolio deliverables, guided by live studio practice
Design · AI · Portfolio
Month
01
Topics: Design thinking frameworks (Double
Diamond), qualitative/quantitative research, user interviews, affinity mapping, Gestalt principles,
typography, grid systems, and color theory.
Tools & AI: Figma, FigJam, Notion, Maze, Dovetail,
Otter.ai, ChatGPT/Claude (transcript synthesis), Midjourney (mood boards).
Month 1 Deliverable: **Portfolio Case Study #1** —
End-to-end research and discovery report for a chosen problem space, documented as a Notion case
study.
Month
02
Topics: Information architecture, low/mid-fidelity
wireframing, auto layout, component properties, variables & modes (light/dark theme switching),
micro-interactions, conditional prototyping, and WCAG accessibility standards.
Tools & AI: Figma (advanced), Tokens Studio,
Uizard, Rive, Lottie, Stark/Able, Whimsical, Galileo AI (prompt-to-wireframe).
Month 2 Deliverable: **Portfolio Case Study #2** —
Fully prototyped mobile or web app with a documented mini design system, accessibility audit, and
usability testing.
Curriculum Phases (Continued)
AI-augmented design sprints followed by a month-long real-world internship
Month
03
Topics: Prompt engineering for designers
(structured chaining, few-shot), UX writing with AI, UI generation, designing for AI-native features
(chat interfaces, agentic patterns, empty states, human-in-the-loop), and design-to-code pipelines.
Tools & AI: Galileo AI, v0 by Vercel, Claude
Projects/Custom GPTs, Midjourney/Firefly, Spline AI (3D), Anima/Locofy, Cursor.
Month 3 Deliverable: **Portfolio Case Study #3** —
An AI-native product feature designed end-to-end (chat UI, agents, and RAG pipelines) with reflection
on AI acceleration.
Month
04
Structure: 4-week active placement with a startup
partner or real client brief. Run daily standups and weekly sprint reviews with active industry
designers.
Deliverables: High-fidelity screens, validated
user flows, interactive prototypes, sitemaps, developer handoff package (tokens, specs, code
components), and a live Demo Day presentation.
Month 4 Deliverable: **Portfolio Case Study #4 +
Verified Internship Certificate** signed by the partner organization.
Complete Tools Stack
Every tool taught in context — through real studio briefs, not isolated exercises
Technology Stack
Core Design & Prototyping
Research, Testing & QA
AI Generative & UI Tools
Motion, Handoff & Launch
Weekly Learning Rhythm — 12–16 hrs / week
| Days | Format | Activities | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | LIVE | Instructor unpacking concepts, live tool walkthroughs, demos, real-world examples, Q&A. | 3 hrs |
| Sunday | LIVE | Hands-on studio session — peer critique, live design reviews, finalising deliverables. | 3 hrs |
| Mon – Fri | LMS / Async | Self-paced recorded lessons, readings, warm-up exercises, mentor support on Slack. | 8-10 hrs |
Community & Mentorship
- 1:1 Mentor Check-ins: Weekly feedback on your active project, helping you refine case study deliverables.
- Studio Peer Critique: Live interactive review sessions every Sunday to simulate industry design reviews.
- Loom Feedback: Mentors review your case study submissions and record video walk-through comments.
- Demo Day: Present your internship case study to a panel of startup partners, recruiters, and managers.
Assessment
Weights
| Component | Weight | What's Evaluated |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly LMS Exercises | 15% | Completion of recorded-video lessons and weekly warm-ups. |
| Live Session Participation | 10% | Engagement and design critique contributions during studio hours. |
| Phase Deliverables (Months 1–3) | 30% | Depth, originality, and documentation quality of case studies 1, 2 & 3. |
| Internship Performance | 30% | Mentor ratings on design craft, communication, and delivery metrics. |
| Final Portfolio Review | 15% | Case study structure, layout, presentation, and overall hireability. |
Student Testimonials
★★★★★
"I transitioned from graphic design to tech products in just 4 months at Kayalas
Academy. The hands-on portfolio case studies and rigorous live feedback sessions gave me the confidence to
design complex interfaces from scratch."
★★★★★
"As a founder, I was tired of outsourcing my vision. This program at Kayalas
Academy taught me how to wireframe and design our own MVPs using tools like Figma and AI ideation. Our new
user flows have doubled our conversion rate."
★★★★★
"I knew how to code but my interfaces always looked amateur. The modules on visual
hierarchy, typography, and auto layout at Kayalas Academy transformed the way I build components. The
internship was the cherry on top."
★★★★★
"The deep dive into user psychology and AI-assisted synthesis at Kayalas Academy
shifted my career trajectory. I went from analyzing marketing funnels to conducting full-scale UX research
for a SaaS startup."
Program Investment
Complete 4-Month Program
₹70,000 +GST
Comprehensive Hands-on Training & Mentorship
Pay 50% upfront and the remaining 50% after placement.
- All Live weekend studio sessions (96+ Hours)
- 1-Month Guided Internship & MAANG Mentors Support
- Professional Certification & GitHub/(Behance/Figma) Portfolio Setup
- Career Acceleration (Resume, Portfolio, mock interviews)
Ready to start building?
Join the 2026 Edition. No prior UI/UX or design experience required. A laptop with 8GB+ RAM is all you need.
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