His unique selling proposition is his to visual design. Unlike "artsy" instructors who rely on natural talent, Erik breaks UI down into systems, rules, and algorithms. He famously created the "Seven Laws of UI Aesthetics," which became a bible for early-stage startups.
Focuses on the "logic" of aesthetics, including alignment, spacing, sizing, and the use of light and shadows.
: Building extensive libraries with buttons, dropdowns, switches, and radio buttons. learn ui design by erik kennedy updated 2021
– No "design is subjective" fluff. Kennedy gives rules: "Use 8pt grid system. Hover states must have 3:1 contrast minimum. Button padding: vertical 12px, horizontal 24px as a starting point."
: Practical advice on building a portfolio, interviewing for design roles, and finding high-paying clients. Why the 2021 Update Matters His unique selling proposition is his to visual design
: Moves beyond "gut feeling" to teach six core techniques—Alignment, Spacing, Consistency, Sizing, Simplicity, and Lighting/Shadows.
: Covers responsive design, accessibility, and platform-specific guidelines for iOS and Android (Material Design). Communicating Design Focuses on the "logic" of aesthetics, including alignment,
Design is 90% consistency. If your "Submit" button on page one is blue with rounded corners, the "Cancel" button on page two should not be green with square corners.
across more than 50 lessons. Significant updates during this period focused on: Figma Integration