User Experience Design Bootcamp

As technology changes and more media outlets compete for customers’ time, providing an enjoyable experience is critical to both attracting and keeping users. This class aims to demystify UX by giving a practical and simple introduction to what UX is while also explaining some of its core concepts of usability. This is a field that affects all areas of business — prepare to dip your toes into an ocean of new concepts and ideas that will enlighten your perspective on the human-computer interaction experience.

Note:
Half an hour will be allocated for lunch at 12:30pm. You have the option to pack a lunch, help yourself to our peanut butter and jelly sandwich bar, or find something in the vicinity.

Takeaways

• Dive into modern web UI design.
• Learn the various components of user interface design for the web
• Learn how to make informed decisions about which types of UI design elements to choose when designing a website.
• Learn effective layouts for site pages, as well best practice options for navigation, search, registration/account management, shopping carts and web copy style.
• Sketch and design your own mobile app prototype

Prereqs & Preparation
Bring your laptop & cell phone.