2hr/day Program · Mon–Fri · 3 months · 120 hrs
UI/UX Design
Core Track
Core Track
Design fundamentals, Figma complete mastery, UX research, visual UI design, Framer basics, and a 3-case-study portfolio. Every wireframe, screen, and prototype built by hand — no AI shortcuts. Companies hire freshers for one reason: a strong portfolio with documented process. This program ends with exactly that. Placement support included.
2hr Core Track — 120 hrs
Design fundamentals Typography + Colour theory Figma — complete mastery UX research + Personas IA + User flows Wireframes + Prototypes Hi-fi UI design Usability testing Framer basics — 1 live session 3-case-study portfolio Placement support8hr Advanced Track — 768 hrs adds
Production design systems Design tokens + light/dark mode Motion + micro-interactions Advanced UX research (JTBD) WCAG accessibility UX writing + microcopy Framer — full no-code build 6 AI design tools 5-case-study portfolio Live Framer portfolio site Internship + Placement supportDesign Fundamentals
F1
Visual Design Principles
Gestalt principles: proximity, similarity, continuity, closure. Visual hierarchy: size, weight, contrast, colour. Alignment and grid systems. White space as a design decision, not an afterthought. Real task: deconstruct 5 live apps — identify why each screen feels clear or confusing and name the principle being violated.
GestaltVisual hierarchyGrid
F2
Typography — The Designer's Most Used Tool
Type classification. 8pt type scale. Line height, letter spacing, paragraph width. Font pairing. Hierarchy with type alone: heading / subheading / body / caption / label. Why most bad UIs are a typography problem, not a colour problem. Students set up a complete type scale in Figma that they reuse across all 3 case studies.
TypographyType scale8pt grid
F3
Colour Theory for UI
HSL colour model. Colour harmony: complementary, analogous, triadic. Brand vs UI colour roles. Contrast ratio: 4.5:1 minimum for body text. Building a 10-shade palette from one brand colour. Students build their Figma colour library — used across all projects.
▸ Deliverable: 10-shade colour library + type scale in Figma — reused throughout all 3 case studies.
Colour theoryContrastHSL
F4
UI vs UX — The Real Difference
UX: does it work and solve the problem? UI: does it look and feel right? Both matter — neither alone is enough. The design process: Empathise → Define → Ideate → Prototype → Test. Students map the Swiggy order flow end-to-end using this framework before touching any design tool.
UX processDesign thinking
Figma — Complete Mastery
FIG1
Figma Foundations
Canvas, frames, layers. Shapes, vector tools, boolean operations. Text, fills, strokes. Constraints and resizing. Groups vs frames. Auto Layout: the single most important Figma skill — responsive components that adapt to content. Students build a mobile card component using Auto Layout in session one.
FigmaAuto LayoutConstraints
FIG2
Components and Variants
Main components vs instances. Button component: default, hover, pressed, disabled states. Variants: all button sizes and types in one component set. Nested components: card containing button. Students build a full component library: buttons, inputs, cards — reused across all case studies.
ComponentsVariantsLibrary
FIG3
Prototyping in Figma
Connecting frames: on click, on hover, after delay. Transitions: instant, dissolve, Smart Animate. Overlays for modals and bottom sheets. Scroll behaviour. Building a clickable mobile prototype — shareable link, works in browser. This is what students present in every interview and counselling session.
▸ Deliverable: clickable prototype — public Figma link, runs in any browser, no install needed.
PrototypingSmart Animate
FIG4
Developer Handoff — Dev Mode
Inspect panel: CSS values, spacing, colours, fonts. Exporting assets (SVG, PNG, @2x). Naming conventions for layers and components. Dev Mode walkthrough. Students inspect their own design from a developer perspective — builds empathy for why precision matters and makes them immediately useful on any product team.
Dev ModeHandoffExport
UX Research + Process
UX1
User Research — Interviews and Insights
Why design without research ships the wrong thing. Interview structure: open questions, avoid leading, probe with "why." Affinity mapping. Creating a user persona from real data, not imagination. Real task: 3 peer interviews on a daily-used app → affinity map → 1 data-driven persona. Students see the gap between what they assumed users want and what users actually said.
User researchInterviewsPersonas
UX2
Information Architecture + User Flows
Card sorting: how users mentally group features — done before designing navigation. Sitemap. User flows: entry → actions → decisions → exit. Real task: redesign the navigation of a local services app — card sort, sitemap, annotated user flow for 3 core tasks. Drawn in FigJam.
IACard sortingUser flows
UX3
Wireframing — Structure Before Decoration
Lo-fi: boxes, lines, labels only. Mid-fi: correct spacing, real text, no colour. Annotation: explaining decisions to stakeholders. Real task: wireframe 8 screens of the Zuvio capstone app — onboarding, home, category, listing, detail, booking, profile, confirmation. Peer critique session after — 2 rounds of feedback before hi-fi.
▸ Deliverable: 8-screen annotated wireframe set — critiqued by class before any hi-fi work begins.
WireframingLo-fiMid-fi
UX4
Usability Testing
5 users find 85% of problems. Test script: tasks, think-aloud instruction, neutral prompting. Observation + note-taking. Prioritising findings: critical vs minor. Real task: test clickable prototype with 3 peers — document 5 findings, fix 2 critical issues, document the before/after in the case study. This is the difference between a portfolio that looks designed and one that shows thinking.
Usability testingThink-aloudIteration
UI Visual Design
UI1
Mobile-First UI Design
Touch targets: minimum 44×44pt. Thumb-zone design. iOS vs Android conventions: navigation patterns, bottom sheets, FAB placement, safe areas. Status bar handling. Students design 3 mobile screens — structure first, no visual decoration — before applying colour and type.
Mobile-firstiOSAndroid
UI2
Responsive Web UI
Breakpoints: 320px mobile → 768px tablet → 1280px desktop. 12-column grid. How components reflow. Navigation: hamburger on mobile, sidebar on desktop. Students design the Zuvio homepage at all 3 breakpoints using Auto Layout and constraints.
ResponsiveBreakpoints12-col grid
UI3
High-Fidelity Screen Design
Apply colour library and type scale to wireframes. Elevation, shadow, iconography. Empty states, error states, loading skeletons — the screens most students skip and every interviewer notices. Students complete all 8 Zuvio screens in hi-fi using the component library built in FIG2.
▸ Deliverable: 8 hi-fi screens with component library — portfolio-ready, reviewed by trainer.
Hi-fi designStatesElevation
Framer Basics — 1 Live Session
FR1
Framer Intro — Publish Your Portfolio Online
What Framer is: a no-code design-to-website tool. Import Figma frames into Framer canvas. Add basic interactions and page transitions. Publish to a free framer.website subdomain — public URL in 30 minutes. Students leave this session with a live portfolio URL they can paste on their resume and LinkedIn immediately.
▸ Deliverable: Live portfolio URL at framer.website — public, no install, shareable link for resume.
1 dedicated session in the final week. 8hr students go much deeper in month 4 — full Framer build, motion, Framer AI.
FramerNo-codePortfolio URL
Portfolio + Career Prep
P1
The Case Study Framework
Recruiters spend 90 seconds on a portfolio. What they want: problem statement, research evidence, design decisions with reasoning, iterations, outcome. The fatal mistake: showing only final screens. Structure: Problem → Research → Define → Ideate → Design → Test → Result. Students write case study 1 in class — peer reviewed before publishing.
Case studyPortfolio
P2
Behance + Notion + Framer Portfolio
Three formats: Behance (indexed on Google, visible to recruiters), Notion (fast, customisable, easy to update), Framer (live website from the FR1 session). All 3 case studies published. Portfolio URL on resume and LinkedIn. Mock presentation: 5-minute "walk me through your portfolio" using the Zuvio case study — trainer gives feedback.
▸ Deliverable: 3 published case studies — Behance + Notion + Framer live URL on resume and LinkedIn.
BehanceNotionFramer
P3
Interview Prep + Placement Support
Top 30 UI/UX fresher interview questions from real Coimbatore, Chennai, and Bangalore drives. Design critique exercise: given a bad UI, identify and fix 5 issues in 15 minutes. Resume structure for a design fresher. LinkedIn optimisation. Mock HR round. Placement support through Appin network.
Interview prepPlacement
Program Fee
₹29,899
2hr/day · Mon–Fri · 3 months · 120 hrs · Placement support included
Job Descriptions — 2hr Graduates
Real JDs from Naukri, Internshala, Glassdoor, Indeed India — 2026. Click any card to expand.
UI/UX Designer — Fresher
IT agencies / product startups · Chennai / Coimbatore · ₹2.5–4 LPA
Role
Design wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity screens. Translate business requirements into clean UI. Figma handoff to developers.
Skills
FigmaWireframingPrototypingUser researchResponsive designPortfolio
Interview
Portfolio walkthrough. 20-minute live design task. Questions on design decisions and process.
Search on Glassdoor →UI/UX Designer Intern → Full-Time
Digital product studios · Pan India / Remote · ₹10K–15K/month → ₹3–4 LPA
Role
Assist with UI design tasks, create assets, conduct basic user research, maintain design consistency. 3-month internship → full-time conversion.
Skills
FigmaTypographyColour theoryWireframingPrototyping
Search on Internshala →Junior UI Designer — SaaS / IT Services
SaaS companies · Chennai / Bangalore · ₹3–4.5 LPA
Role
Create UI components, maintain design consistency, ensure dev handoff is accurate. Figma with a product team. Responsive across mobile and desktop.
Skills
FigmaComponentsResponsive UIDev handoffDesign systems basics
Search on Naukri →UX Designer — Fresher / 0–1 yr
E-commerce / edtech · Pan India · ₹2.5–3.5 LPA
Role
Conduct user research, create personas, map user journeys, produce wireframes and prototypes. Present findings and iterate on feedback.
Skills
User researchPersonasUser flowsWireframingFigmaUsability testing
Search on Indeed →Visual / UI Designer — Creative Agency
Branding and digital agencies · Coimbatore / Chennai · ₹2.5–4 LPA
Role
Design website UIs, mobile app screens, digital assets for clients. Maintain brand consistency. Deliver Figma files for developer handoff.
Skills
FigmaTypographyColour theoryResponsive UIAdobe XD
Search on Naukri →2hr Summary
3 Case Studies
Full process: research → wireframe → hi-fi → prototype → test
Figma Complete
Auto Layout · Components · Prototype · Dev Mode
Live Portfolio URL
Published on Framer — real link for resume day 1
Placement
Resume · mock interview · company referrals
8hr/day Program · Mon–Sat · 4 months · 768 hrs
UI/UX Design
Advanced Track
Advanced Track
Everything in the 2hr Core Track plus production-grade design systems with tokens and light/dark mode, motion and micro-interactions with Framer spring physics, advanced UX research (JTBD, mental models), WCAG accessibility, UX writing, full Framer no-code portfolio website, and 6 AI design tools. 5 case studies. Real internship. Placement support included.
Core Track — Months 1–3
All 2hr Core Track content — completed in months 1–3
Design fundamentals · Typography · Colour theory · Figma complete (Auto Layout, Components, Variants, Prototyping, Dev Mode) · UX research · IA + User flows · Wireframing · Usability testing · Mobile-first · Responsive UI · Hi-fi screens · Framer basics · 3-case-study portfolio on Behance + Notion + Framer.
Advanced Add-ons — Month 4 Onwards
Production Design Systems
DS1
Design System Architecture + Tokens
Design tokens: colour, spacing, typography, radius, shadow — stored as Figma variables. Token layers: primitive (color-teal-500) → semantic (color-primary-default) → component. Why this matters: one token change updates every component across the entire product. Students build the Zuvio design token system — the foundation of the design system.
Design tokensFigma variables
DS2
Component Library — 20+ Production Components
Buttons (all states), inputs (text, select, checkbox, radio, toggle), cards, badges, tags, avatars, modals, bottom sheets, nav bars, empty states, loaders, alerts, tooltips. Every component: documented, 4+ variants, responsive, 8pt grid. Published as a shared Figma library — the same standard used by Swiggy, Zepto, and PhonePe's design teams.
▸ Deliverable: 20+ component library — published Figma shared library, reusable across all projects.
ComponentsAuto LayoutDocumentation
DS3
Light + Dark Mode — Full Implementation
Semantic tokens mapped to light and dark values. Figma variable modes: switch the entire design system between light and dark instantly. Surface elevation in dark mode — not just colour inversion. Students implement both modes across all Zuvio screens — then screenshot and document for case study.
Light/dark modeVariable modes
Motion + Micro-interactions
MO1
Animation Principles for UI
Disney's 12 principles applied to UI. Duration guidelines: micro-interactions 100–300ms, page transitions 250–500ms. Easing: linear feels robotic, ease-out feels natural, spring feels alive. Students map the right easing to 5 UI actions — before writing a single Figma interaction.
AnimationEasingTiming
MO2
Micro-interactions in Figma + Framer
Button press feedback. Toggle transitions. Pull-to-refresh. Skeleton loading. Success/error animations. Page transitions. Built first in Figma Smart Animate, then rebuilt in Framer with real spring physics. Students deliver an 8-interaction showcase file — the kind of work that makes interviewers stop and watch.
▸ Deliverable: 8-interaction showcase — Figma Smart Animate + Framer spring physics side by side.
Micro-interactionsSmart AnimateFramer springs
Advanced UX Research
AUX1
Jobs-to-be-Done + Mental Models
JTBD: users don't use products — they hire them to do a job. A student doesn't "use Swiggy" — she hires Swiggy to solve hunger at 11pm without leaving home. Mapping the job to UI decisions. Mental models: what users expect before they touch your screen. Applying to Zuvio: what job does the app do, and what model does a first-time user bring?
JTBDMental models
AUX2
Accessibility — WCAG 2.1 AA
4.5:1 contrast for body text, 3:1 for large text. Never rely on colour alone. Focus states for keyboard navigation. Alt text. Touch target sizing. Screen reader mental model. Accessibility audit on a real app: document 5 issues, fix 3 in Figma. WCAG awareness now appears in JDs — none of Appin's Coimbatore competitors teach this.
WCAG 2.1 AAAccessibilityContrast audit
AUX3
UX Writing — Words Are Design
Button labels, error messages, empty state text, onboarding tooltips. Plain language. Writing for scanners. Error messages that help vs messages that frustrate users. Students rewrite 10 bad UI text examples — before/after comparison presented to class. Shows interviewers the candidate thinks in complete user experiences, not just visuals.
UX writingMicrocopyError messages
Framer — Full No-Code Build
FR2
Framer — Design to Live Website (Full)
Full Framer canvas: components, interactions, CMS, responsive breakpoints. Import all Figma screens. Add page transitions, scroll animations, hover effects. Form submissions. Publish portfolio as a real website at framer.website or custom domain. Students build their 5-case-study portfolio as a fully animated live website — a clear step above Behance and the single biggest visual differentiator in interviews in 2026.
▸ Deliverable: Live animated portfolio website — 5 case studies, real URL, motion, fully responsive.
FramerCMSNo-codeLive URL
FR3
Framer AI — Section Scaffolding
Describe a section → Framer AI generates it on canvas. Combine AI-generated scaffolding with manually polished design. Use case: client asks for a landing page in 2 days — Framer AI builds the layout, student applies brand, spacing, and motion. Teaches the correct "AI does structure, I do quality" workflow.
Framer AIAI-assisted
AI Design Tools — 8hr Exclusive
6 AI tools taught with clear rules — when to use, when to skip, and how to talk about AI use honestly in interviews. Total student cost: ₹0.
AI1
What AI Actually Changes in Design
AI is fast at: generating layout variations, first-draft wireframes, moodboards, microcopy suggestions. AI cannot: understand user psychology, make business-context decisions, run user research sessions, or defend design rationale. "AI replaced designers" is wrong. "Designers using AI replaced those who don't" is already happening. Students map every core UX task: AI-assisted vs human judgment required.
AI in design
AI2
Galileo AI + Uizard — Rapid UI Generation
Galileo AI: text prompt → full UI screen in seconds. Use for rapid concept exploration — generate 5 layout options before spending time on one. Uizard: sketch or screenshot → editable wireframe. Workflow: generate → evaluate → pick best → redesign fully in Figma. Students generate 10 screens in both tools, redesign the best 3 in Figma.
These are exploration tools. Final design always lives in Figma — never AI output directly to client.
Galileo AIUizard
AI3
Relume — Website Structure in Minutes
Product description → full sitemap + wireframe set → Figma export. Best for: client scoping sessions — show structure in the first meeting, not a week later. Students generate a 10-page Zuvio web app structure in 10 minutes, then evaluate and refine it in Figma.
RelumeSitemap generation
AI4
Midjourney + Adobe Firefly — Visual Direction
Midjourney: design direction moodboards before any screen work. Prompt: "mobile app, dark mode, teal accent, local services marketplace, clean minimal — UI screenshot." Adobe Firefly: in-file image generation, background removal. Students create a 3-direction moodboard for Zuvio — presented to a mock client for direction approval, same as real agency workflow.
MidjourneyAdobe FireflyMoodboard
AI5
ChatGPT + Claude — Research and Writing
Research synthesis: paste interview notes → "Identify top 5 pain points, group by theme." Persona generation from findings. Microcopy: "Write 3 success messages for a local services booking app, each under 10 words." UX audit: paste screen description → receive heuristic evaluation. Students build a 10-prompt personal library for UX tasks — used in the capstone.
Free tiers of ChatGPT and Claude fully sufficient for all student tasks.
ChatGPTClaudeUX prompting
Internship
I1
Live Design Brief — Ether Services or Partner Company
Real client engagement: redesign a client's landing page or app screen, create UI assets for a digital marketing campaign, build a design system component for a web product, or produce UX research findings for a real product decision. Supervised by Ether Services team. Signed internship certificate. Real client story for interviews. Case study added to Framer portfolio.
▸ Output: Signed certificate + 1 client case study on live Framer portfolio + real brief story for interview.
InternshipFramer portfolio
Program Fee
₹59,899
8hr/day · Mon–Sat · 4 months · 768 hrs · Internship + Placement support included
Job Descriptions — 8hr Graduates
These roles require design systems, motion, Framer, AI tools, or accessibility — all covered in the 8hr Advanced Track.
Product Designer — 0–1 yr
Product companies · Bangalore / Chennai / Remote · ₹4–6 LPA
Role
Own end-to-end design for product features. Research → wireframe → hi-fi → prototype → test. Maintain design system. Agile sprint collaboration with PM and engineering.
Skills
FigmaDesign systemsUser researchAccessibilityPortfolio with process
Search on Glassdoor →UI/UX Designer + Framer / No-Code Builder
Agencies + no-code studios · Remote / Metro · ₹3.5–5.5 LPA
Role
Design in Figma, build in Framer. Deliver working websites from design files. Client-facing: present, gather feedback, iterate.
Skills
FigmaFramerMotion design basicsResponsive designClient communication
Search on Indeed →Design System Designer
SaaS / fintech · Bangalore / Remote · ₹4.5–7 LPA
Role
Build and maintain Figma component library and token system. Document components. Ensure consistency across product teams. Review designs for system compliance.
Skills
FigmaDesign tokensComponent architectureLight/dark modeDocumentation
Search on Naukri →AI-Assisted UI/UX Designer
AI product companies · Remote / Bangalore · ₹4–6 LPA
Role
Use AI tools to accelerate design — Galileo AI, Midjourney, ChatGPT. Generate concepts, produce research summaries with AI, create moodboards. Own final Figma design and user testing.
Skills
FigmaAI design toolsPrompt engineeringUX researchPortfolio
Search on Internshala →Motion / Interaction Designer — Junior
Fintech / consumer apps · Bangalore / Remote · ₹4–6 LPA
Role
Design micro-interactions and motion for mobile and web. Prototype in Figma and Framer. Collaborate with frontend on implementation specs.
Skills
Figma Smart AnimateFramerAnimation principlesMotion timingInteraction design
Search on Glassdoor →8hr Summary
5 Case Studies
3 core + 1 design system + 1 internship client
Design System
20+ components · tokens · light/dark · documented
Live Website
Full Framer portfolio — animated, real URL
Internship
Certificate · client story · placement support
Both Programs
The Zuvio
Design Project
Design Project
Students design the UI/UX of Zuvio — the same local services marketplace the Python Full Stack and Data Science teams are building. Interviewers understand the business context instantly. Every design decision has a real user behind it.
2hr Core Track · 3 Case Studies
Zuvio Design Core
CS1
Zuvio Mobile App
Research → persona → flows → 8-screen wireframes → hi-fi → clickable prototype → usability test → 2 iterations → case study on Behance.
CS2
Competitor Redesign
JustDial or UrbanClap heuristic audit → 5 problems identified → 3 screens redesigned → before/after comparison.
CS3
Responsive Web UI
Zuvio homepage + category + listing at 3 breakpoints. Class critique. Published on Behance + Notion + Framer live site.
8hr Advanced Track · 5 Case Studies
Zuvio Design Pro
CS1–3
Core Track Case Studies
Same as 2hr CS1–3 — completed within months 1–3.
CS4
Zuvio Design System
Full token architecture + 20+ components + light/dark mode + documentation. Published shared Figma library.
CS5
Internship Project
Real client brief from Ether Services. Certificate + live Framer portfolio case study.
Zuvio Mobile — Capstone Detail
Figma · FigJam · UX Research · Wireframing · Hi-fi · Prototype · Usability test
Zuvio Mobile App — End-to-End UX/UI
2hr capstone · local services marketplace · Coimbatore context
Research: 3 user interviews with Coimbatore residents. Affinity map. Persona: Priya, 27, wants to book a reliable plumber without calling 5 numbers.
User flows: 3 flows — discover service, book provider, leave review. FigJam. Annotated with decision points and edge cases.
Wireframes: 8 screens lo-fi → mid-fi. Peer critique. 2 IA changes made before hi-fi — documented in case study.
Hi-fi design: Colour library, type scale, icon set, component library applied. All 8 screens. Empty, error, loading states included.
Prototype + usability test: Clickable Figma prototype. 3 peers tested. 5 findings documented. 2 critical fixes. Before/after in case study.
Published: Behance case study + Notion page + Framer portfolio. LinkedIn post with prototype link. Resume updated.
Honest Competitive Analysis — Coimbatore 2026
Appin vs Competitors
Based on live research of FITA Academy, Nextskill Technologies, ProPlus Academy, LeadPro Infotech, Animax Multimedia, BTree Systems, and GROWAI. Use this in counselling conversations — students ask "how are you different?"
8hr Advanced Track — Appin is Ahead
The 8hr program has no equivalent in Coimbatore right now. These 6 areas are either not taught anywhere locally or explicitly mentioned by no competitor.
| Feature | Nextskill (best local competitor) | FITA / Others | Appin 8hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 months / 8 weeks | Generic / short | 4 months · 768 hrs |
| Design system + tokens | Basic components | Not mentioned | Full token architecture + Figma variables |
| Light / dark mode | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Full variable modes implementation |
| AI design tools | Not mentioned | "Some exposure" | 6 tools with workflow — Galileo, Uizard, Relume, Midjourney, Framer AI, Claude |
| Framer no-code | Not taught | Not taught | Full Framer build + live portfolio website |
| Motion / micro-interactions | Mentioned | Not mentioned | Figma Smart Animate + Framer spring physics |
| WCAG accessibility | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | WCAG 2.1 AA full module |
| UX writing | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Dedicated module — microcopy + error messages |
| JTBD framework | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Taught with real application |
| Portfolio format | Behance / Dribbble (2 case studies) | Generic | 5 case studies + Live Framer animated website |
| Internship | Real client work at Nextskill | Claims only | Ether Services — real digital agency |
| Flagship project | Generic mobile app + SaaS dashboard | Generic | Zuvio — real product with Coimbatore context |
2hr Core Track — Honest Picture
The 2hr program is solid and on par with Nextskill's 8-week program — but Nextskill has one positioning advantage: they teach inside a real IT company. Appin's advantage: longer program (3 months vs 2 months), Framer session added, and the Zuvio project has stronger real-world framing than Nextskill's generic mobile app + SaaS dashboard.
| Feature | Nextskill 2-month course | Appin 2hr Core Track |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 months · 8 weeks | 3 months · 120 hrs |
| Figma depth | Auto Layout, Components, Variants, Variables | Same + dedicated Dev Mode + handoff session |
| UX research | Interviews, Personas, User Flows, Sitemap | Same |
| Wireframing | Lo-fi + hi-fi | Same + annotated peer critique session |
| Framer | Not taught | 1 dedicated session — live portfolio URL day 1 |
| Portfolio | 2 case studies — Behance/Dribbble | 3 case studies — Behance + Notion + Framer live URL |
| Project | Generic mobile app + SaaS dashboard | Zuvio — real product, Coimbatore context, cross-program ecosystem |
| Internship | Real client work at Nextskill | Not in 2hr — use "Ether Services internship in 8hr" to upsell |
| Placement | 100% placement support claimed | Placement support included |
What to Say in Counselling
Q1
"How are you different from Nextskill?"
"Nextskill runs an 8-week program with 2 case studies. Our 2hr Core Track gives you 3 months and 3 case studies — more depth on each project, which is what interviewers actually evaluate. Our 8hr Advanced Track has no equivalent here — Nextskill doesn't teach design systems with tokens, WCAG accessibility, Framer, or any AI design tools. If you want the full picture of how design works at a product company in 2026, that's only here."
Q2
"Do I need AI tools in my course?"
"LinkedIn and Naukri JDs from 2026 are already asking for Figma + AI tools experience. Our 8hr track teaches 6 AI tools — Galileo AI, Uizard, Relume, Midjourney, Framer AI, and ChatGPT/Claude — with real workflows. No other institute in Coimbatore teaches these. More importantly, we teach you when NOT to use them — which is the actual skill."
Q3
"Why is the 8hr program worth ₹59,899?"
"Our 8hr program gives you: a 20+ component Figma design system, motion design, WCAG accessibility, a live Framer portfolio website, 6 AI tools, a real internship from Ether Services, and 5 case studies. The entry-level design role it targets pays ₹4–6 LPA. One extra month of salary difference vs a 2hr graduate pays the fee difference in 2–3 months. The programme is an investment that compounds — not a cost."
8hr Advanced Track Exclusive
AI Design Tools
Guide
Guide
6 tools that are changing how design work gets done — taught with clear rules: when to use, when not to, and how to talk about AI-assisted work in interviews without losing credibility. Total student cost: ₹0.
Generation Tools — Explore Faster
Galileo AI
Text prompt → full UI screen. Use for rapid concept direction before committing to Figma. Never deliver AI output to a client directly.
Uizard
Sketch or screenshot → editable wireframe. Use for converting hand sketches into digital wireframes fast.
Relume
Product description → sitemap + wireframe → Figma export. Use in client scoping sessions to show structure in the first meeting.
Midjourney
Text → image. Use for design direction moodboards. Never use output as final UI — it's visual reference only.
Adobe Firefly
In-file image generation, object removal, background fill. Use for placeholder images in Figma and mockup photo cleanup.
Framer AI
Describe a section → component on Framer canvas. Use for portfolio website scaffolding — student adds brand and motion on top.
Assistance Tools — Think Better
ChatGPT
Research synthesis, persona writing, user story generation, microcopy drafts, interview prep, UX audit requests.
Claude
Case study write-up review: "Is my design reasoning clear?" UX writing polish. Heuristic evaluation feedback on screen descriptions.
Total Cost — 4 Months
| Tool | Plan | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figma | Education/Starter | ₹0 | All features needed are free for students |
| Galileo AI + Uizard + Relume | Free tiers | ₹0 | Free projects sufficient for class sessions |
| Midjourney | Free trial | ₹0 | Trial sufficient for moodboard session |
| Adobe Firefly | Free tier | ₹0 | 25 generative credits/month free |
| Framer | Free tier | ₹0 | Publish to framer.website — always free |
| ChatGPT + Claude | Free tiers | ₹0 | Fully sufficient for all student UX tasks |
| Total | ₹0 | Entire 4-month program. Zero tool cost. |
Interview: "Did AI make your portfolio?"
Wrong answer: "No, everything is 100% mine." — Easy to disprove and dishonest.
Right answer: "Yes — I used Galileo AI to explore 5 layout directions in 10 minutes, then chose the strongest concept and redesigned it fully in Figma. I built a component library, ran usability tests with real users, and iterated twice based on findings. The thinking, decisions, and final design are entirely mine — AI helped me explore faster, not think for me." This answer builds trust and shows maturity.
Both Programs
Schedule &
Duration
Duration
2hr Core Track — 3 months, Mon–Fri, 120 hrs. 8hr Advanced Track — 4 months, Mon–Sat, 768 hrs. Both include placement support.
Program Overview
2hr/day · Core Track
3 months · Mon–Fri · 120 hrs
Design fundamentals — Gestalt, Visual hierarchy, Typography, Colour theory
Figma complete — Auto Layout, Components, Variants, Prototyping, Dev Mode
UX research — Interviews, Personas, IA, User flows, Wireframing, Usability testing
UI design — Mobile-first, Responsive, Hi-fi screens, All states
Framer basics — 1 live session, live portfolio URL same day
3 case studies — Behance + Notion + Framer live site
Placement support — resume, mock interview, referrals
₹29,899
8hr/day · Advanced Track · Hero Product
4 months · Mon–Sat · 768 hrs
Months 1–3: Full 2hr Core Track curriculum
Month 4 onwards: Production design system (20+ components, tokens, light/dark) + Motion + micro-interactions (Framer springs) + Advanced UX (JTBD, WCAG, UX writing) + Full Framer no-code build + 6 AI design tools + Internship
5 case studies — animated live Framer portfolio website
Internship certificate from Ether Services
Placement support — resume, mock interview, referrals
₹59,899
Contact Mohan @ 9597271533 · www.appincoimbatore.com