Carmen McDonald
Product Design Lead (UX), CDW | Design Leadership Forum Member, InVision
"Carm” has had a love affair with all things design as early as she could remember. Formally trained in Architecture, she transitioned into Web & Graphic Design and as her career progressed, she found herself immersed in Information Architecture and later User Experience Design. Active in Chicago's tech and design communities, she is Co-Founder of DesignTech, teaches UX Design courses part-time at General Assembly and offers UX mentoring at 1871. Carmen also serves as an advisory board member for ITA's Women Influence Chicago initiative.
Upcoming:
Design Thinking Workshop
This hands-on workshop will lead you through the design thinking process, taught by design thinking professionals that live and breathe in this space.
2-Day Product Design Bootcamp
Define, build and test a working app prototype in this intensive bootcamp using Lean and Agile Product Management and User Experience Design methods.
Design Thinking Workshop
This hands-on workshop will lead you through the design thinking process, taught by design thinking professionals that live and breathe in this space.
Previously (307):
2-Day Product Design Bootcamp
Define, build and test a working app prototype in this intensive bootcamp using Lean and Agile Product Management and User Experience Design methods.
136 Times
Design Thinking Workshop
This hands-on workshop will lead you through the design thinking process, taught by design thinking professionals that live and breathe in this space.
86 Times
Remote Collaboration & Brainstorming in Design
A panel of design experts will share the strategies and tactics they’ve adapted to ensure smooth collaboration processes and run engaging remote brainstorming sessions.
27 Times
Intro to UX Design
This is an introduction to user experience design. Whether you understand the basics or have just heard the term, you'll explore the topic and how to learn more.
16 Times
Design Thinking Bootcamp
Foster your ability to think differently in your quest to develop innovative products, services and organizations.
15 Times
User Experience Design
Gain indispensable user experience design skills in this 10-week evening or 1-week accelerated course, on campus or online.
8 Times
User Experience Design Bootcamp
Immerse yourself in a full day of user experience design fundamentals and walk away with an actual mobile prototype.
5 Times
Introduction to User Experience Design
This is an introduction to user experience design. Whether you understand the basics or have just heard the term, you'll explore the topic and how to learn more.
4 Times
Day in the Life of a UX Designer
Join us for a panel to learn more about the day-to-day challenges, joys & huge perks of being a UX Designer.
2 Times
Career Conversations: UX Design
Considering a career as a User Experience Designer? Join us to find out if this might be the right career for you!
2 Times
UX Design 101
This is an introduction to user experience design. Whether you understand the basics or have just heard the term, this interactive class explores the topic and how to learn more.
Cultivating Diversity in Design & Technology
Join us to discover why a lack of diversity matters, and how you can create more inclusivity across the design and tech industries.
An Introduction to User Experience Design
Discover how design influences our online experiences with this introduction to user experience design talk.
General Assembly Open House + Happy Hour
Interested in learning a new skill in the New Year? Curious to find out what it's like to be a full or part-time student at General Assembly? Join us for our Open House!
Break Into UX Design
We will discuss the user experience and design thinking landscape, what the role entails, who makes a good user experience designer, and how you can transition into the field.