UI Kit Creation with Sketch
A course by Nodos . , UX/UI Designer
Learn how to create pre-designed files using the Atomic Design methodology for app and web interfaces to streamline your workflow
Mobile apps aim to make life easier for their users. Creating one from scratch, however, can be a complicated process. That's why UI Kits, sets of elements that are ready-to-use for interface design, can be an incredibly useful resource.
In this course, learn how to create UI Kits for applications and websites using Sketch. With the help of designer Migue, aka El Nodos. see how to update Kits to reuse them in future projects and streamline your workflow even further. Make powerful interfaces a reality and discover how to create unforgettable experiences quickly and easily.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 21 downloads
- 91% positive reviews (23)
- 645 students
- 17 lessons (3h 1m)
- 21 additional resources (11 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
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- Level: Beginner
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Recommended software & tools for this course
SketchWhat is this course's project?
Create a UI Kit that will allow you to speed up your work when creating screens for an application. During the course, Migue will be working on a music app.
Who is this online course for?
Designers who want to get into interface design, UI designers, junior interaction designers, and anyone interested in the design of apps and digital products.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Sketch is required to take this course.
As for materials, you will need a computer with macOS Mojave or higher and have the latest version of Sketch installed (you can download the trial version on its website). Having a Wacom is a plus, but it is not essential.
Reviews
Nodos .
A course by Nodos .
Migue, also known as El Nodos, is an interaction designer at the Mexican studio frog design, where he specializes in the creation of design patterns and components for design systems. With more than seven years of experience in the industry, his work consists of designing functional and aesthetic interfaces for mobile and web apps. He has worked on projects for diverse sectors, like education, health, communications, fintech, and even cryptocurrency.
Currently, he is focused on creating patterns and scalable design systems. In addition, he is the co-founder of the SketchMX community, where he organizes regular meetups for the product design community, involving designers, developers, UX writers, product designers, and anyone interested in digital product design.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do during the course
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U2
Sketch concepts and setup
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What is a UI Kit?
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UI patterns and components in Sketch
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Atomic Design
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U3
Laying the foundations of our UI Kit with Sketch
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The project
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Colors, Font and Grid
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Colors, Font and Grid 2
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Icon Set
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U4
To create atomic components in Sketch
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Creating Components: Atoms
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Creating Components: Atoms 2
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Creating Components: Molecules
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Building screens with Atoms and Molecules
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U5
Libraries in Sketch
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UI Kit as a library in Sketch
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Add new components to our UI Kit
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Present your UI Kit
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FP
Final project
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UI Kit Creation with Sketch
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to create, organize, and document visual design systems, UI Kits, and reusable components in Sketch, using methodologies like Atomic Design and Material Design patterns for mobile and web apps.
This is an intermediate-level course, so it’s recommended that you have basic knowledge of digital graphic design or prior experience with tools like Sketch or Figma.
You’ll need a Mac with Sketch installed, internet access, and basic design knowledge. Familiarity with digital interfaces and usability concepts is recommended.
Atomic Design is applied by breaking components into atoms, molecules, and organisms, enabling you to build modular, scalable, and easy-to-maintain interfaces in Sketch.
Yes, the course guides you step-by-step to create, organize, and reuse a UI Kit in Sketch, centralizing components, styles, and visual elements for mobile or web apps.
Yes, you’ll learn to create, document, and manage visual design systems, including style guides, color palettes, typography, and components.
Yes, the course shows you how to check color contrast between backgrounds and text, applying accessibility principles to improve readability and user experience.
Sketch
El curso es una base para iniciar a trabajar con la metodología Atomic Design.
La neta no era lo que esperaba, pensé que el UI Kits te ayudaba a crear el diseño de la aplicación, pero ya lo tenia creado y solo agrupo los componentes, y también no me gusto el estilo en como hablaba, parecía que le faltaba el aire para pronunciar palabras, disculpen mi critica pero así lo percibí
Increible curso
Muy completo
El curso me ha parecido super claro y completo. El profesor da muchos detalles y es super dinamico para todo lo que explica en tan poco tiempo. Super recomendable.