Training
User interface design is frequently thought of as a creative endeavour. While creativity certainly plays a role, design also relies on:
- The application of structured methods and techniques.
- A well-established pool of knowledge about human-computer interaction.
The above are things that anyone can learn. User Element provides training in these areas for both individuals and groups.
As an individual you may wish to transition to a role as a user experience designer, or if they are already working in the field, expand your skill set. Coaching from well-practiced colleagues will help further hone your abilities.
Or, you may be in a leadership position, and wish to introduce User-Centered Design (UCD) practices into your organization. In this case you need to develop in-house expertise amongst a group of employees. You can help your UCD initiative be a success by making sure your employees are well-prepared for their mission. Arm them with up-to-date design practices from seasoned professionals.
We offer:
User experience crash course
If your company does not employ user experience professionals, chances are that other staff members make user experience decisions, even though user experience may not be their area of expertise. The objective of this course is to provide non-user experience professionals with a fast introduction to user experience design. The course is targeted to:
- Developers
- Technical writers
- Product Managers
- Project managers
- Strategic Leadership
Length: 1 day
User experience for developers
Often, software developers end up designing a product’s user interface in addition to programming the application logic. Yet human-computer interaction is only rarely included in developer education programs.
This course provides user experience know-how for developers. The course will include classic misconceptions, common developer pitfalls, and lots of concrete how-to information.
Length: 2 days
User experience design introduction
People join the field of user experience from a variety of backgrounds. This course sets participants on the right track to start designing usable user interfaces.
It covers basic theoretical concepts, with the larger portion dedicated to tactile aspects of design, for example: visual design do`s and don`ts, layout do`s and don`ts, how-to map task and navigational flows, structure information architecture, etc. This course is appropriate for:
- User Experience professionals
- Developers
- Technical writers
- Product Managers
Length: 3 days
Customized training is also available on request.
Contact us for further information.