UX/UI Design

Thomas Bircher is a UX designer and programmer working as a lecturer at the Basel Academy of Art and Design FHNW and the Rapperswil University of Applied Sciences East.
As co-founder of Claudiabasel, a graphic design agency, he is responsible for the conception, design, and programming of countless websites, online applications, and information systems for commercial and cultural institutions. In both his work and teaching, Thomas Bircher explores the tension between aesthetics and usability. Thomas Bircher develops tools and interfaces allowing new forms of interaction to be tested

The Institute Digital Communication Environments (IDCE) offers workshops for students, educators and graphic designers.

The workshops afford insights into topical themes of visual communication for analogue and digital communication channels in a study programme reflecting the rich tradition of the Basel School of Design. Practical exercises with a high level of professionalism form the core of the workshops focus. Reflection as well as contextual knowledge will be conveyed by way of input sessions, allowing participants’ work to be judged within a contemporary, future-oriented context relevant to professional practice. The trinational Rhine River Valley is a unique cultural environment with easy access to France and Germany and to sites such as the Vitra Design Museum (G), the Isenheimer Alter (F), or Ronchamps (F). In Basel, the Fondation Beyeler, Tinguely Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Schaulager, and Museum of Contemporary Art are world-renowned. Besides its museums, Basel offers a rich mixture of cultural events.

Design skills are an advantage (layout, colour, and typography).
It is advisable to install the Figma program in advance and familiarize yourself with its functions (tutorials). Although Figma will be introduced step by step in the workshop, prior knowledge will make it easier to realize your own ideas..

Designers who want to familiarize themselves with the basics of UX/UI design.
Interested parties who would like to deepen their knowledge in a specific area of UI design are requested to contact Thomas Bircher.

• Getting to know the subject area of UX/UI design
• Knowing and applying design principles for user guidance and screen design
• Knowing and applying the design process of conception, prototyping, and detailed design - Using the UX tool Figma

Multiple Bookings:
 2 ECTS  CHF   900.-
 4 ECTS  CHF 1700.-
 6 ECTS  CHF 2400.-
 8 ECTS  CHF 3000.-
10 ECTS CHF 3500.-

20% discount with a valid student ID. This must be sent in with the registration (pdf)

Terms of participation (PDF)
Information on continuing education FHNW (fhnw.ch/DE)
Continuing education regulations of the universities FHNW (fhnw.ch/DE)