To learn UI design effectively, combine theory with hands-on practice:

• Master the basics: Learn layout, color, typography, and usability. Resources like The Non-Designer’s Design Book or Material Design typography are great starting points.

• Follow a course: Structured courses on Coursera, Udemy, or Supercharge Design’s Beginner Figma Video Course will give you guided learning and projects.

• Use real tools: Start designing in Figma, a beginner-friendly, free design tool with tons of tutorials.

• Practice with projects: Redesign a favorite app screen or build simple UI flows like login → dashboard → task detail.

• Learn by example: Browse Dribbble or Behance to analyze great design and try replicating parts to learn techniques.

• Get feedback: Share your work in communities like r/DesignCritique and iterate based on feedback.

• Build a portfolio: As you create, document your process and present your best work. It helps track your growth and prepares you for job opportunities.

Design something each week, and your confidence and skills will grow steadily.