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A fabric manipulation and constructed textiles workshop, for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Textiles, for both Art & Design and Design & Technology.

An Essential Sewing & Making Skills Course for Teachers of GCSE & A Level Fashion & Textiles for both Art & Design and D&T.

Introduction to Design Thinking Innovation is the cornerstone of highly successful companies, especially those that continue to be successful over the years and decades. Design thinking practices fuel this continual innovation, as they are the critical links from inspiration to delivery, concept to showroom floor, and start-up to global business. Design thinking is a structured approach to promoting innovation and creative problem-solving. It is not a new approach. It has been around for centuries, as the art, architecture, and inventions of mankind illustrate. By examining the steps to achieving great design and maximum utility of product, design thinking approaches provide a framework in which to develop new solutions to problems and new products to sell. This highly interactive course is designed to help participants think like designers to generate innovation, and to help teams to produce more innovation and creativity. Since design thinking is based on doing rather than thinking, we participants are challenged to apply the techniques, in the classroom, to create new ideas and solutions to a case study project. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the underlying principles and value of using Design Thinking for innovation Describe the basic concepts of the Stanford Model for Design Thinking Evaluate a set of basic Design Thinking techniques for application to your projects Apply tools, techniques, and skills aligned with the 5 stages of the Stanford Model Drive innovation through Design Thinking at some level in your work environment Foundation Concepts Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks Stages of Design Thinking Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks General Practices Team formation Visualization Improvisation Personalization Empathize Practices Overview of Empathize techniques Observation Engagement Interviews Define Practices Overview of Define practices Unpacking techniques Defining the customer techniques Integrating the Define experience Ideate Practices Overview of Ideate practices Reusable techniques for the Ideate stage New Ideate techniques to explore Prototype & Test Practices Overview of Prototype practices Examples of prototypes Overview of Testing practices Forms of testing techniques Adopt and Adapt Design Thinking Overview of Design Thinking implementation Design Thinking implementation challenges Success in implementing Design Thinking Summary and Next Steps Workshop summary Next steps: Personal Action Plans

Introduction to Design Thinking: In-House Training Innovation is the cornerstone of highly successful companies, especially those that continue to be successful over the years and decades. Design thinking practices fuel this continual innovation, as they are the critical links from inspiration to delivery, concept to showroom floor, and start-up to global business. Design thinking is a structured approach to promoting innovation and creative problem-solving. It is not a new approach. It has been around for centuries, as the art, architecture, and inventions of mankind illustrate. By examining the steps to achieving great design and maximum utility of product, design thinking approaches provide a framework in which to develop new solutions to problems and new products to sell. This highly interactive course is designed to help participants think like designers to generate innovation, and to help teams to produce more innovation and creativity. Since design thinking is based on doing rather than thinking, we participants are challenged to apply the techniques, in the classroom, to create new ideas and solutions to a case study project. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the underlying principles and value of using Design Thinking for innovation Describe the basic concepts of the Stanford Model for Design Thinking Evaluate a set of basic Design Thinking techniques for application to your projects Apply tools, techniques, and skills aligned with the 5 stages of the Stanford Model Drive innovation through Design Thinking at some level in your work environment Foundation Concepts Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks Stages of Design Thinking Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks General Practices Team formation Visualization Improvisation Personalization Empathize Practices Overview of Empathize techniques Observation Engagement Interviews Define Practices Overview of Define practices Unpacking techniques Defining the customer techniques Integrating the Define experience Ideate Practices Overview of Ideate practices Reusable techniques for the Ideate stage New Ideate techniques to explore Prototype & Test Practices Overview of Prototype practices Examples of prototypes Overview of Testing practices Forms of testing techniques Adopt and Adapt Design Thinking Overview of Design Thinking implementation Design Thinking implementation challenges Success in implementing Design Thinking Summary and Next Steps Workshop summary Next steps: Personal Action Plans

Why Learn Autodesk Maya Basics to Advanced Level Course? Course info. Autodesk Maya is one of the best tools for 3D animation and visual effects. Learn Maya with our training courses covering sectors like Architecture, Games & Films, Animation, and Media. London Design Training Courses empower you to master Maya, transforming your 3d skills.  Duration: 40 hrs Method: 1-on-1. Schedule: Tailor your own schedule by pre-booking a convenient hour of your choice, available from Mon to Sat 9 am and 7 pm. Experience advanced-level Maya training covering essential aspects such as modeling, UV mapping, texturing, lighting, camera movement, and rigging. The course is tailored to your specific requirements and work preferences. You can discuss your learning goals with our trainer, and we will suggest a syllabus that meets your needs. Flexible Training Options: Choose in-class training at one of our UK center or attend live online sessions. Certified Tutors and Authoritative: London Design Training Course has all Autodesk Authorized Trainers. Hands-on Learning Approach: The training is practical and hands-on, combining theory and step-by-step demonstrations. You'll have ample time to practice techniques on your computer with Maya, and you can keep all the files you create. Compatible with Windows and Mac: Maya training is available for both Windows and Mac users, with options to suit any recent version of Maya. Maya Basic to Advanced Course Duration: 40 hours Course Description: In this course, you will learn the fundamental and advanced skills to create complex 3D models and animations using Autodesk Maya software. You will gain knowledge of the Maya interface, tools, and workflow. You will learn the essentials of modeling, texturing, rigging, animating, and rendering 3D models. You will also learn how to create advanced special effects and understand advanced modeling techniques. I. Introduction to Maya (3 hours) Overview of Maya and its Uses Maya interface and basic tools Navigation and viewport controls Creating and saving projects II. Basic Polygon Modeling (6 hours) Polygon modeling basics Creating basic shapes and objects Editing and modifying objects Creating complex objects with extrusions and bevels Creating organic shapes with NURBS III. Intermediate Modeling (6 hours) Advanced polygon modeling techniques Creating complex models with Booleans and deformers Creating and modifying curves and surfaces Creating organic shapes with sculpting tools Creating architectural models IV. Texturing and Materials (6 hours) Introduction to texturing Creating and applying materials Texture mapping and UV unwrapping Creating realistic materials with shaders Painting textures with the 3D paint tool V. Lighting and Rendering (6 hours) Basic lighting techniques Advanced lighting techniques Creating realistic lighting environments Setting up a camera and creating a composition Rendering still images and animations Output options and file formats VI. Animation (9 hours) Introduction to animation Keyframe animation and animation curves Creating and editing animation clips Rigging and animating a simple character Creating and editing motion paths and animation layers Creating complex character rigs Creating lip sync and facial animation Creating realistic animation with dynamics and simulations Cloth Animation Ncloth VII. Rigging (4 hours) Introduction to rigging Creating joints and skeletons Binding skin to joints and creating weight maps Creating simple rigging systems and rigging a character Creating complex rigging systems VIII. Special Effects (4 hours) Particle systems and dynamics Creating and manipulating fluids and fire effects Creating and editing special effects like explosions and smoke Creating advanced simulations with nCloth and nParticles Paint effects Mash Networks and Mash Animation IX. Advanced Rendering Techniques (2 hours) Render layers and passes Global illumination and ambient occlusion Mental Ray rendering and settings X. Conclusion and Next Steps (1 hour) Review of course content Tips for further learning and resources Q&A; and feedback Note: The above course outline is just a suggestion, and the course content and duration can be adjusted according to the needs and level of the learners. Proficiency in Advanced Maya Techniques: Participants will gain advanced skills in various aspects of Maya, including modeling, UV mapping, texturing, lighting, camera movement, and rigging. Tailored Training: The course is customized to meet the specific requirements of participants, focusing on their preferred techniques and work type. Hands-On and Practical Experience: The training is practical and hands-on, allowing participants to practice techniques on their own computers with Maya. Versatility in Operating Systems: Participants will be equipped to use Maya on both Windows and Mac systems. Accredited Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will receive an e-certificate, accredited by Autodesk Certified instructor, confirming their achievement in the Maya training course. Post-Course Support: After the training, participants are entitled to 30 days of email support from their Maya trainer, ensuring assistance with any post-course questions or issues. Up-to-Date and Relevant Learning: The training can be based on any recent version of Maya, providing participants with up-to-date knowledge and skills.

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

This one-day course introduces the field of user experience and provides an excellent entry point to our other specialised training courses. UX processes and practices have become a central component of product design, service design and web design.

Course description Figma is an industry leading web-based design tool that allows you to create user interfaces for any screen type or size, collaborate on those designs in real-time and build interactive prototypes suitable for user testing. Figma is a visual design tool so there’s no coding involved. Design is achieved by adding, combining and styling shapes, text and images on a canvas or ‘Frame’.  We run 2 consecutive Figma training days, the second day building on the practical activities from the first.  You can attend just the first day. Attending just the second day is only recommended if you’re already very comfortable with the Figma interface.  Day 1: Basic Figma design and collaboration For beginners with no prior experience with Figma who want to understand the basics, be able to create their own designs, share, collaborate and even iterate on the designs of others. You will learn: How to navigate the Figma interface. How to create your own designs by: Setting up a design file. Setting up the screen type you want to design and add grids and guides. Adding and modifying basic shapes and text to create user interface elements. How to save text and colour styles for reuse. How to create reusable components. How to use the ‘auto layout’ feature to promote tidy, consistent and usable design. How to collaborate on designs by sharing screens and commenting on designs. A brief introduction to prototyping: What’s possible. What’s not. Day 2: Component variants, design systems and prototyping  This session will cover the more sophisticated aspects of Figma use such as: How to use component variants to create: Interaction styles such as hover and mouse down states ‘Flavours’ of a widget such as primary and secondary button styles. Toggleable elements within a widget such as buttons or bullets within a product card. How to turn a collection of components into a basic design system. Prototyping fundamentals: How to make journeys clickable. How to introduce animations. Tips and tricks for effective user testing. The limitations of Figma prototyping Is it for you? With no experience of Figma necessary, this course is suitable if: If you’re involved with creating or curating digital experiences. if you want to turn your design ideas into something tangible. If you work with Figma designers and want to understand the ‘art of the possible’. If you want to collaborate with your team on Figma projects. Learning objectives After completing day 1 you will be able to: Understand the Figma user interface. Create mobile and desktop interface designs. Effectively collaborate remotely. Share designs and gather feedback. Use auto layout to promote consistent and usable designs. Understand Figma’s role in user experience design, and its limitations. After day 2 you will be able to: Understand how design systems are set up and used. Create component variants for use in your own design system. Use that design system to efficiently create a user journey. Create a prototype suitable for user testing.