UX Designer Essentials - Vancouver
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Learn the essential skills of UX Design in 5 weeks
The UX Design Essentials program is an introduction to user experience design with a strong emphasis on human-centered design practices. In this course, you will gain introductory skills in research, planning, design, testing and iterating for digital products. You will also learn to use design and prototyping tools, as well as essential presentation and storytelling skills.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will have an overview of the entire UX process, and will be able to gather requirements, conduct user research, construct a basic sitemap and information architecture, leverage design patterns to construct wireframes, design a responsive website, and use prototypes to test website designs. You will learn to use Sketch to create wireframes and mid-fidelity mockups, and will learn to use InVision to build prototypes.
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Curriculum
User Research
Learn a range of industry research methods and approaches to understanding and deconstructing the expectations of your users.
UX Methods
Adopt a human-centric design approach, and exercise research, prototyping and testing methodologies.
Human-Centric Design
Convey effective interviews and surveys to identify real human needs, and leverage those insights to guide you through the design and testing processes.
Information Architecture
Learn the process of structuring the design of shared information environments with user behaviours in mind.
Web & App Design
Design responsive websites and apps considering their specific technologies and platforms.
Usability Testing
Explore various user testing methods to help inform the optimization of the your designs to create more effective experiences.
Creative Thinking
Lead brainstorming sessions to facilitate conceptual thinking and adopt a strategic and human-centric approach to problem solving.
Prototyping
Create prototypes that ranges from low-fidelity using pencil and paper, to mid and high-fidelity clickable experience that can be used for testing.
RED Academy opened the doors to UI/UX for me, and gave me the tools to start venturing in the design world by myself. I could not have asked more from a part-time program that allows me to keep my full-time job and learn the skills and tools needed for success.
Andy Yeh, Marketing Assistant at Echelon Home Products
Our Instructors
Karina Daukeva
Karina Daukeva
Karina is an experienced UX and graphic designer with a primary focus on interaction design and product development. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Psychology, she originally started as a digital illustrator and gradually moved to web development and branding. Her biggest passion is working with startups and custom-built products, as it gives her a chance to work with different stages of the product, from visual identity, design, and branding to front-end development, market research and testing. https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-daukaeva/
Matt Karakilic
Matt Karakilic
A graduate of Bachelor of Science program, with a major in Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT), and a concentration in Design at the Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Vancouver, Canada.
8+ years of experience in strategic communications, with focused on User Experience and Interaction Design consulting. Covering all areas of User Experience – including conceptual/ feature analysis and strategy, user research, wire-framing, flows, heuristic reviews/ usability evaluations, and user testing. Have experience with just about every type of interactive medium (and every industry) – Web, mobile, desktop – and specialize in complex interaction challenges, including applications and social media. https://www.linkedin.com/in/inque/
Chris Dammeyer
Chris Dammeyer
I manage and operate a small pharmacy while also taking on various freelance design projects on the side. I am driven to maintain a high level of empathy for my customers, whether for the end user within design or my patients within healthcare- this is the common thread between my two careers. I am always on the look out for new challenges and creative projects, but operating a small retail business has also helped hone my appreciation for the monetary side of any business endeavour. Creative direction and design in general are my passion, however I am especially drawn to creating products that allow people to solve their problems or improve their life in some tangible way. Any opportunity that allows me to learn something new is time well spent. I am always interested in new projects and will work tirelessly until they’re finished. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dammeyer-78084093/
Student Journey
Your Student Experience At RED
Our commitment to a fully engaged learning process extends into the creation of an energizing environment where you have the time to work and play. Every aspect of our school experience is dedicated to creating a space where students, instructors, alumni, and mentors can engage with one another in a way that’s professional, supportive and friendly.
Active Learning Methodology
Instructors facilitate lessons which are designed to be highly interactive and engaging to optimize your retention rate. We are passionate about making learning fun.
Industry Guest Speakers
Industry-taught leaders are often invited in to help with the delivery of specialized topics, and to share inspiring insights on the state of the industry.
Networking Events
You will be given the information and encouraged to attend networking events and open houses to develop their contact within the industry.
Peer & Instructor Feedback
Peer evaluation is a tremendously effective way to not only gain the skills required to assess the quality of a team member’s work, but also to learn how to receive and articulate constructive feedback to them.
Project-Based Applied Learning
You will be given time to work with your team on client projects. It’s during that time that instructors, mentors and TAs will be available to give you guidance and feedback on your work.
Tuition & Dates
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