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Phil Bolles

Associate Director of Experience Design, Velir

Phil is the Associate Director of Experience Design at Velir. He loves researching, prototyping, and building out engaging experiences that serve users well. He has a strong background in code and visual media, which he utilizes in his core UX skills. Having worked for many corporate, nonprofit, and startup clients, he appreciates a wide variety of methodologies -- especially a fast-paced, lean approach to design. When he's not nerding out about aspect ratios, Phil shoots photos, wakeboards, and drinks light-roast coffee. Phil has a BFA from the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU.

In recognition of his exemplary service in the classroom, Phil has been selected as a member of General Assembly's Distinguished Faculty program

Previously (151):

Adobe After Effects: An Introduction and Practice Session

Adobe After Effects: An Introduction and Practice Session

Learn the basics of After Effects and put your new skills to the test with guided hands-on practice.

57 Times

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.

32 Times

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.

18 Times

User Experience Design

User Experience Design

Gain indispensable user experience design skills in this 10-week evening or 1-week accelerated course, on campus or online.

15 Times

User Experience Design Remote (Online)

User Experience Design Remote (Online)

Gain indispensable user experience design skills in this 10-week evening or 1-week accelerated course, on campus or online.

9 Times

Visual Design Remote (Online)

Visual Design Remote (Online)

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

3 Times

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.

2 Times

Visual Design 101

Visual Design 101

In this hands-on introductory workshop, learn the basics of visual communication by applying Photoshop’s powerful functions to digital product design.

2 Times

User Experience Design Bootcamp

User Experience Design Bootcamp

Immerse yourself in a full day of user experience design fundamentals and walk away with an actual mobile prototype.

2 Times

Crash Course in UX/UI Design

Crash Course in UX/UI Design

This class dives into user interface design for the web. You will learn how to make informed decisions about which types of UI design elements to choose when designing a website.

2 Times

Visual Design

Visual Design

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

2 Times

Photoshop Workshop

Photoshop Workshop

Let's dive into graphic design and photo editing techniques within Photoshop.

Responsive Web Design Bootcamp

Responsive Web Design Bootcamp

In this class, you’ll learn all about RWD, its importance, how to use it, and where it’s headed.

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