Intro to UX Design | FREE Online Livestream | August 17
About This Workshop
Are you interested in UX Design, but have no prior experience or an idea of where to start? You’ve come to the right place!
In this two-hour livestream, we’ll explore the decision-making process that separates a good user experience from a great one, and learn some tools that you can implement in your own UX process today. All in real time, taught by an industry professional.
Come learn the basics and gain the skills you need to begin your UX Design journey!
What will the livestream learning experience be like?
- Ask questions and build your online network by interacting with fellow classmates and an expert instructor —all in real time via live chatbox and Q&A.
- Complete optional classwork designed to give you a hands-on taste of the industry.
- Learn new skills in the comfort of your own home, or on the go! All participants will be automatically muted with no video.
Takeaways
- Learn what the world of UX design encompasses and why it matters.
- Understand what makes a product or feature delightful (or not so much)
- Practice sketching as a tool to generate and communicate ideas.
Ready to continue on your learning journey?
Check out our course catalog to find your next step. Whether you’re looking to enhance your professional skill set in one of our part-time courses, or go for a complete career transformation by enrolling in one of our immersive courses, we’ve got you covered!
Preparation
- This class is taken completely online, and requires a computer and a strong internet connection.
- We will provide a link to the platform on the day of the class.
- Have a pen & paper ready for class. NOTE: Some domains block our automated emails, so If you don’t receive sign-in instructions within 1 hour of the livestream, please reach out to help@generalassemb.ly and we’ll send sign-in instructions right away!
About the Instructor
Founder, gruntmonkey LLC
Jason Early is the founder and designer of gruntmonkey, a design consultancy that specializes in helping clients plan, implement, and evolve their business into a successful venture.
With over a decade of experience as a designer, Jason has worked in the music industry making illustrated concert posters, contracted with award winning design agencies, spoken at HOW’s Creative Freelancer Conference, been exhibited in art galleries, and for the past 4 years he has mentored emerging designers and entrepreneurs in Chicago helping them prepare for their first position as a designer or start a new career in this fast paced industry.
In recognition of his exemplary service in the classroom, Jason has been selected as a member of General Assembly's Distinguished Faculty program.
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Illinois Students
Participants who complete this workshop will not receive a certificate or any other designation of completion.
This workshop is not designed to prepare individuals to follow or pursue a trade, occupation or profession. It is not designed to improve, enhance, or add to the skills and abilities of an individual relative to occupational responsibilities or career opportunities.
This workshop is not approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools at the Illinois Board of Higher Education and participation in this workshop/event will not be counted towards an approved IBHE program/course of instruction.
