Adobe User Experience Design Bootcamp | Chicago
About this event
Join industry experts for an introduction to the quickly growing field of user experience (UX) design, the practice that puts users at the center of the design process. Learn UX fundamentals, get hands-on experience with the Adobe XD prototyping platform, and flex your new skills in a design and prototyping challenge.
What You’ll Take Away: Network with design leaders, local creatives, and fellow learners while gaining the in-demand skills to start your experience design journey.
Why It Matters: The field of UX design is revolutionizing how people interact with the world around them, from web applications to physical products. Businesses across all industries are turning to UX designers to create and improve experiences in order to foster customer loyalty and retention. Learn how you can master the tools and strategies needed to create products users will love.
Event Breakdown
- 9–9:15 a.m.: Meet the professionals — introduction for the day
- 9:15 a.m.–12 p.m.: Deep dive into experience design and Adobe XD
- 12–12:30 p.m.: Lunch
- 12:30–1:30 p.m.: Testing and sharing prototypes with clients and teams
- 1:30–4 p.m.: Creative challenge: Design a user experience
- 4 p.m.: Wrap-up
Prereqs & Preparation
A personal laptop is required for this workshop — GA does not have laptops available for rent or use. For those on Windows, you’ll need Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) - Version 1703. For those with Macs, you’ll need the Mac OS X 10.11 or higher. Upgrade your operating system before class, if needed. Previous knowledge of Adobe applications will be helpful but not required.
Students must download and install Adobe XD 'Starter' (FREE) before class.