Let's Break it Down: UX Design with the Public Library | Online
About this event
General Assembly and Boston Public Library invite you to our 2020 Let's Break it Down event series to demystify the world of tech. This month we are breaking down the field of User Experience Design.
During this introductory workshop, explore the decision-making process that dictates how users interact with digital products and see why businesses of all types have put out the call for UX talent. Plus:
- Learn what the world of UX design encompasses and why it matters.
- Touch on fundamental tools and techniques used by professional designers.
- Learn how to create a clickable prototype using InVision.
- Discover resources to continue learning about UX.
Chart your own career path. Pick up where this workshop leaves off. Dive into the fundamentals in our six-week, online User Experience Design Circuit. Level up on the job in our User Experience Design course. Or, become a job-ready UX designer with our 10-week, full-time User Experience Design program.
Takeaways
What you'll learn:
- Get a closer look at how the developer community and many different fields benefit from coding knowledge.
- Learn how HTML and CSS function together to form the backbone of the web.
- Cover key coding terms and principles.
- Develop a custom, working web page from scratch.
At the end of the event, you'll leave with new knowledge and connections!
Prereqs & Preparation
A laptop is required for this workshop. If you'd like to follow along and build your own prototype, you'll need to set up an InVision account (free). Watch this introduction to UX video