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Paolo Sta. Barbara

Design Lead, SBS Australia

Sydney

Paolo is an multi-disciplinary Experience Designer with a passion for innovative design thinking and problem solving.

With a background in animation and motion graphics, he focuses on designing experiences that are not only user focused and simple, but memorable to use. He has more than 10 years of experience in creating digital strategies, products, and services across leading brands such as ASB, NRMA, Optus, Qantas and Commonwealth Bank.

Paolo is currently Design Lead at SBS Australia and is an instructor at General Assembly.

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Intro to Figma | Online

Intro to Figma | Online

Meet Figma, a collaborative interface design tool that challenges the likes of Sketch.

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Intro to UX Design | FREE Online Livestream

Intro to UX Design | FREE Online Livestream

This free, two-hour livestream provides a foundational overview of the UX Design process and best practices from start to finish.

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Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

Learn the basics of Photoshop through a step-by-step workshop leading students through important tools and concepts.

10 Times

Get the Picture: Introduction to Infographics

Get the Picture: Introduction to Infographics

In this class, you’ll learn the essential elements of a successful infographic and how to turn raw data into a clear visual story.

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Photoshop Class for Beginners | Online

Photoshop Class for Beginners | Online

Start using Photoshop to edit images and create visual design mock-ups - no design experience required!

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Visual Design

Visual Design

Gain indispensable visual design skills in this 8-week evening or 1-week accelerated course, on campus or online.

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Sketch App Bootcamp | Online

Sketch App Bootcamp | Online

Put down your pen and paper and learn to Sketch your next design with this essential app for web design and prototyping.

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Intro to Visual Design | APAC Livestream

Intro to Visual Design | APAC Livestream

This online class is for those interested in learning visual design essentials to add to their UX design or digital marketing skillset.

6 Times

Adobe Photoshop Remote Bootcamp (APAC Online)

Adobe Photoshop Remote Bootcamp (APAC Online)

In this hands-on online workshop, learn the basics of Photoshop including how to retouch photos, adjust colours, master clone stamp, and remove backgrounds.

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Visual Design Fundamentals Workshop | Online

Visual Design Fundamentals Workshop | Online

This class teaches the basics of effective design by applying principles that have been mastered throughout the ages to the core concepts used in the industry today.

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Front-End Web Development

Front-End Web Development

Gain critical web development literacy to stand out in tech-driven fields in this 10-week evening course, on campus or online.

3 Times

Sketch App Bootcamp

Sketch App Bootcamp

Put down your pen and paper and learn to Sketch your next design. Sketch, learn the web design tools of the modern web.

3 Times

Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp

Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp

Learn the basics of Photoshop including how to retouch photos, adjust colors, master clone stamp, remove backgrounds, and correct skin imperfections in portraits.

3 Times

Figma Fundamentals Workshop Series

Figma Fundamentals Workshop Series

In this Two Part series workshop, you’ll learn how to bring your creative ideas to life with Figma.

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Free Intro to UX Design

Free Intro to UX Design

This hands-on class provides a foundational overview of the UX Design process from start to finish.

2 Times

Web Design for Non-Designers

Web Design for Non-Designers

A class for those who can't seem to get their site looking just right.

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UX Design 101

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.

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Introduction to Sketch App

Introduction to Sketch App

Are you in the process of building a website or an app and are intimidated with Illustrator? Have you heard of Sketch recently and want to know what the fuss is all about? JOIN US!

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Free Introduction to User Experience Design

Free Introduction to User Experience Design

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.

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Intro to Visual Design | FREE Online Livestream

Intro to Visual Design | FREE Online Livestream

In this free, two-hour livestream, learn the basics of effective design by applying principles that have been mastered throughout the ages to the core concepts used today.

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Careers for Creatives in Digital

Careers for Creatives in Digital

A panel of top practitioners to give you the low-down on forging a career in digital. Our panel represents a range of perspectives across creative, UX design, tech & business.

User Interface Design: Principles, Tools & Tricks of the Trade

User Interface Design: Principles, Tools & Tricks of the Trade

In this workshop, learn key principles, skills and tools in UI design from an expert.

Teaching at GA

Teaching at GA

Ever thought about teaching at General Assembly? Drop by our campus and find out more about the instructor experience and meet GA staff and community over drinks!

Intro to Figma Workshop

Intro to Figma Workshop

Meet Figma, a collaborative interface design tool that challenges the likes of Sketch.

Prototyping Basics with Figma | FREE 2-hour Online Workshop

Prototyping Basics with Figma | FREE 2-hour Online Workshop

In this free, 2-hour livestream, you’ll learn how to bring your creative ideas to life with Figma. Live, taught by a UX Design professional.

Advanced Photoshop: Tips and Tricks for Creative Professionals

Advanced Photoshop: Tips and Tricks for Creative Professionals

Take your Photoshop skills to the next level to bring your creative visions to life.

Coding for Designers

Coding for Designers

Designers, it's probably time you learned how to code.

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