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Randy Ellis

Director of UX, Alight Solutions, LLC

Randy is a life-long entrepreneur who has advocated the importance of design. With ambition and the desire to help others succeed. Randy founded his first online marketplace in 2013 receiving seed funding and notoriety for his vision in the local merchant space. He has had the privilege to consult for leading companies, most notably Edwards Life-sciences and Red Bull North America, Inc.

As an aspiring thought leader, Randy has spoken on UX/UI and entrepreneurship as a panelist at Research Park - University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Mobile Development Day, Tribeca Flashpoint, and Technori.

His new venture, 5ivehat Digital Agency, Randy has refocused his methods of product design and UX/UI strategies to help his clients become successful and leaders in their industry. When he’s not obsessed with design and startups you can find him reading, being a self-proclaimed foodie, and quoting his favorite It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia episodes.

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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.

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Design Thinking Bootcamp

Design Thinking Bootcamp

Foster your ability to think differently in your quest to develop innovative products, services and organizations.

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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.

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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.

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Introduction to User Experience Design

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.

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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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User Research Methods

User Research Methods

Learn research methods for understanding what is important to your users and techniques for using those insights effectively.

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How to Build a Better Customer Experience

How to Build a Better Customer Experience

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.

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Introduction to the Chicago Design Community

Introduction to the Chicago Design Community

Join General Assembly for a free orientation to the Chicago design scene.

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Introduction to Prototyping with InVision

Introduction to Prototyping with InVision

Learn the benefits of wireframing and how you can use it to get quick, actionable results.

GA Lunch Break: What is Design Thinking?

GA Lunch Break: What is Design Thinking?

This hands-on workshop will lead you through the design thinking process, taught by design thinking professionals that live and breathe in this space.

Why a Portfolio Matters + How to Make a Great One

Why a Portfolio Matters + How to Make a Great One

Hear from a panel of expert designers on how to show your best self through your work and your ideas, both online and offline.

Wine & Wireframes: Intro to UX

Wine & Wireframes: Intro to UX

Brush up on your skills, learn new ones, and help others in a supportive environment, with a GA instructor on hand for help.

Day in the Life of a UX Designer

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.

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