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Strengths 2.0: Applying Design Thinking to Individual and Team Strengths and Weaknesses Consider the adage that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Is it time to change your approach? Through the metaphor of sport, learn how individuals and teams can use innovation approaches to identify and leverage their unique strengths (and design around weaknesses). By attending this session, you will become empowered to: Achieve breakthrough performance by focusing on what you do best Decide what to participant, quit or outsource, and plan to maximize team resources Create higher engagement and more effective collaboration with customers and colleagues

Strengths 2.0: Applying Design Thinking to Individual and Team Strengths and Weaknesses Consider the adage that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Is it time to change your approach? Through the metaphor of sport, learn how individuals and teams can use innovation approaches to identify and leverage their unique strengths (and design around weaknesses). By attending this session, you will become empowered to: Achieve breakthrough performance by focusing on what you do best Decide what to Participant, quit or outsource, and plan to maximize team resources Create higher engagement and more effective collaboration with customers and colleagues

Design Sinking: How to Fail at Design Thinking - and How to Do It Better Design Thinking is ubiquitous these days. From developing new payment processes for car parks to optimizing the patient experience in public hospitals, from designing blockchain scenarios for savings banks to improving the employee experience at tech start-ups, from building intrapreneurial ventures for mobility providers to designing business models for aircraft parts logistics, from large-scale digital transformation campaigns on enterprise level to designing whole strategies of start-ups, SMEs and major corporations alike... Looking back to the last years as an innovation consultant and facilitator, the list could go on and on. Browsing all those cases one might easily get the impression that Design Thinking is some kind of 'magic wand' to just do it all - better, faster, cheaper and of course instantly ready for implementation, with a 100% guaranteed success rate. Germans would call it a 'Eierlegende Wollmilchsau' (engl. fig. 'egg laying wool-milk-pig'). Of course, it is not. Nevertheless, it has undoubtedly proven to be a highly important tool to master the transformations we're facing on so many levels.

Course Overview: The demand for User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) designers is skyrocketing. Our Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design is a comprehensive program that equips you with the knowledge and skills to craft seamless and user-centric designs that leave a lasting impact.Through a series of thoughtfully designed modules, learners will not only gain an understanding of UX/UI but also the dynamics of the Web Industry, Graphic Design implications, and the intricate details of UX Design, followed by an extensive dive into UI Design and Optimization techniques. Ultimately, the course incorporates a holistic understanding of the Careers in UX/UI, empowering students to venture confidently into this promising field.Enrol in this Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design course today and start your journey to a successful career in UX or UI design! Key Features of the Course: CPD Certification 24/7 Learning Assistance Interesting Learning Materials Who is This Course For? This Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design course is ideal for aspiring UX/UI designers, web developers, graphic designers, product managers, and professionals looking to enhance their design skills. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience in design, this course will help you develop a solid foundation and master the intricacies of UX/UI design. What You Will Learn: In the first part of the Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design course, you will dive into the fundamentals, including the difference between UX and UI, the roles and responsibilities of designers in a team, and an overview of the web development process. You will also explore the psychology of colour, working with fonts and icons, and the essential tools and techniques used in graphic design. Moving forward, you will uncover the core principles of UX design, learn how to analyse user profiles, identify pain points, and create user personas. You will gain insights into customer journeys, sales funnels, and the principles of influence. Through hands-on projects, you will develop skills in creating storyboards, mood boards, and information architecture. In the latter part of the course, you will focus on wireframing, prototyping, and testing, ensuring your designs are user-friendly and intuitive. You will learn about usability reports, the "Above the Fold" rule, and optimisation using analytics and heat maps. The course also provides valuable guidance on launching a UX/UI design career, including freelancing, personal branding, and building a professional website. Why Enrol in This Course: Join thousands of satisfied learners who highly rated this Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design course for its comprehensive curriculum and effective approach. Benefit from up-to-date industry insights and the latest design trends, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve. UX/UI design is one of the fastest-growing fields, offering abundant job opportunities and career growth potential. Develop your design thinking and problem-solving skills, unleashing your creative potential to craft extraordinary user experiences. Requirements: Enrolling in this Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design course requires a basic understanding of design concepts and access to a computer with an internet connection. No prior coding or design experience is required. Career Path: Upon completing this Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design course, you will be well-prepared for a range of exciting career opportunities, including: UX/UI Designer (£35,000 - £55,000 per annum) Web Developer (£30,000 - £45,000 per annum) Graphic Designer (£25,000 - £40,000 per annum) Product Manager (£40,000 - £70,000 per annum) UX Researcher (£35,000 - £50,000 per annum) Interaction Designer (£35,000 - £60,000 per annum) User Experience Architect (£45,000 - £75,000 per annum) Certification: Upon completing the Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design course, you will receive a CPD certificate, widely recognised as a mark of excellence in the professional development of individuals. Enrol today and join the ranks of successful designers who have harnessed the power of user-centric design to create remarkable digital experiences. Course Curriculum 9 sections • 112 lectures • 12:52:00 total length •Learn UX/UI Course Overview: 00:05:00 •Section Overview: 00:04:00 •UX vs UI: 00:04:00 •UX/UI Designer Marketplace: 00:05:00 •Overview of UX Roles: 00:06:00 •Web Industry Section Overview: 00:03:00 •The Phases of Web Development: 00:13:00 •Designer Responsibilities (working in a team): 00:09:00 •Roles & Descriptions (working in a team): 00:05:00 •Agile Approach To Project Management: 00:12:00 •Scrum - Flexible Framework: 00:06:00 •Project Management Apps: 00:13:00 •XD Lesson - Introduction: 00:13:00 •Graphic Design Section Overview: 00:02:00 •The Psychology of Color: 00:13:00 •Color Wheel & Color Schemes: 00:06:00 •Working with Fonts: 00:10:00 •Working With Icons: 00:04:00 •XD Lesson - Tools, Object Manipulation and Components: 00:13:00 •XD Lesson - Font Styles and Artboard Settings: 00:07:00 •Graphic Design Software Tools: 00:03:00 •Adobe XD lesson 4 - Icons & Vector Graphics: 00:14:00 •UX Design Section Overview: 00:04:00 •What is User Experience Design? (UX): 00:09:00 •UX Design Process: 00:03:00 •The UX Analysis Process: 00:08:00 •Working with User Profiles: 00:03:00 •Understanding User Pain Points: 00:03:00 •XD Lesson 5 Class Project: Сompetitive Analysis: 00:10:00 •Developing a Persona Part 1: 00:05:00 •Developing a Persona Part 2: 00:05:00 •Customer Journey: 00:04:00 •Customer Journey vs Sales Funnel: 00:04:00 •3 Phases of a Sales Funnel: 00:07:00 •4 Stages of a Sales Funnel: 00:06:00 •Macro/Micro Conversions: 00:05:00 •Stages of Market Sophistication: 00:06:00 •Lead Generation Funnel: 00:06:00 •Digital Product Sales Funnel: 00:05:00 •7 Principles of Influence: 00:12:00 •Age Based Influence Triggers: 00:06:00 •Gender Influence Triggers: 00:06:00 •Interest Based Marketing: 00:04:00 •Understanding User Flow: 00:08:00 •XD Lesson 6 Class Project: Userflow - Your first UX deliverable: 00:07:00 •Working with Story Boards: 00:05:00 •XD Lesson 7 Class Project: Crafting a Story board: 00:09:00 •Working with Moodboards: 00:04:00 •XD Lesson 8 Class Project: Creating Moodboard: 00:11:00 •Sitemap & Information Architecture: 00:07:00 •XD Lesson - Class Project: App Architecture: 00:09:00 •Low and Hi Fidelity Wireframes: 00:03:00 •XD Lesson - Class Project: Login Screen Wireframe Using Material Design: 00:08:00 •Working with Prototypes: 00:04:00 •XD Lesson - Class Project: Home Screen Wireframe and Linking: 00:07:00 •XD Lesson - Class Project: Adding Interaction to Wireframes: 00:10:00 •Testing and Evaluating: 00:11:00 •UX Deliverables: 00:03:00 •UX Design Conclusion: 00:01:00 •UI Design Section Overview: 00:03:00 •UI Design Overview: 00:03:00 •Types of Interfaces: 00:10:00 •Landing Pages Overview: 00:10:00 •XD Lesson - Using Grids in XD: 00:08:00 •XD Lesson - Single Card design: 00:13:00 •UI Controls: 00:07:00 •UI Components: 00:12:00 •Navigational Components: 00:12:00 •Header Design Overview: 00:07:00 •XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Header Design: 00:10:00 •XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Dropdown Design: 00:06:00 •Common Layouts Overview: 00:08:00 •XD Lesson - Common Layouts: 00:07:00 •Mobile & Desktop Footer Design Overview: 00:07:00 •XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Footer Design: 00:06:00 •Mobile & Desktop Button Design Overview: 00:05:00 •XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Button Design: 00:10:00 •XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Input Design: 00:07:00 •Mobile & Desktop Filter Search Bar Design Overview: 00:06:00 •Adobe XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Filter Design: 00:07:00 •Adobe XD Lesson - Mobile & Desktop: Search Design: 00:03:00 •UI Kit Overview: 00:05:00 •Adobe XD Lesson - Desktop and Mobile: UI Kit: 00:06:00 •Microinteractions Overview: 00:05:00 •Adobe XD lesson - Microinteractions: 00:07:00 •Optimization Section Overview: 00:02:00 •Feedback Review & Getting Referrals: 00:04:00 •'Above the Fold' Rule: 00:04:00 •Adobe XD lesson - Designing a Powerful Above the Fold: 00:08:00 •Using Analytics For Optimization: 00:05:00 •Heat Maps & Element Placements: 00:04:00 •Crafting A Usability Report Overview: 00:08:00 •Adobe XD lesson - Crafting Reports in XD: 00:20:00 •Careers in UX/UI Section Overview: 00:06:00 •Your Daily Productivity Hub: 00:14:00 •How To Start Freelancing: 00:08:00 •Client Consulting: 00:04:00 •Building a Brand: 00:10:00 •Personal Branding: 00:06:00 •The Importance of Having a Website: 00:08:00 •Creating a Logo: 00:05:00 •Step by Step Website Setup: 00:17:00 •UI Templates: 00:06:00 •Logo Templates: 00:04:00 •Creating a Business Email: 00:06:00 •Networking Do's and Don'ts: 00:04:00 •Top Freelance Websites: 00:10:00 •UX/UI Project Scope Questions: 00:10:00 •Laser Focus & Productivity Tools: 00:06:00 •The Places to Find UX Jobs: 00:05:00 •Resources - Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design: 00:00:00 •Assignment - Advanced Diploma in User Experience UI/UX Design: 00:00:00

This is a theoretical and practical introductory group tuition during which you will be taught common, essential leather crafting and basic sewing techniques.You will be taught how to correctly use hand tools, how to hand sew leather and understand the most common finishing techniques used in bag and accessory making.You will learn about different types of leather and understand how to select the correct type of material(s) for your project. You will receive an overview of the technical aspects of working with leather and constructing bags and accessories such as preparing, marking, cutting, gluing, reinforcing, debossing and more.You will produce your own samples of work to take home with you.You will receive relevant, useful and informative handouts as well as lists of leather and tool suppliers.This is a professional course delivered by a prototype maker and manufacturer, with the aim of providing an overview and hands-on experience on more common leather working practices.   At the end of the tuition you will have:– Gained an understanding of leather types and tanning methods– Understood what it means to work with different leather types and thicknesses and have the ability to source and select the correct tools and materials for your projects.– Gained confidence in using specific tools for preparing, marking, finishing and cutting leather.– Understood and practiced leather craft techniques such as beveling and burnishing techniques– Learnt basic leather hand sewing techniquesWHAT WILL BE TAUGHT?Below is a list of topics covered during the classes:– Understanding leather: overviews on types of leather, tanning, finishings and best use– Vegan leathers: an overview on different types and features– Understanding the importance of choosing the right materials for your project and the right tools for your materials– Leather preparing, pattern placement and marking on leather– Cutting complex shapes using a variety of tools– Using leather punches– Understanding the use of skiving, beveling and grooving– Finishing leather edges: painting vs burnishing– Using various leather glues and tapes– Understand the use of reinforcements, fusings and stabilisers to back leather– To learn basic leather hand sewing techniques– To understand the tools and materials used in saddle stitching– Prototyping and manufacturing leather goods: mentions of different working methods, machines and tools   IMPORTANT TO KNOW:We will always try to cover as much on the syllabus as possible and depending on your ability and previous experience, we might not be able to complete the program or we might instead be able to teach you additional techniques relating to the above listed topics, such as:– Understanding fittings, closure types, fastening techniques and tools: sam browns, magnets, pop buttons, eyelets, etc– Sew and finish simple zips styles, handles and straps– Understanding options and the construction of how to line bags and accessories INCLUDED IN THE COURSE:You will be provided with useful digital and paper handouts which contain:– A list of tools and materials used during the lesson(s), including a description of what they are and how they are used– A list of recommended suppliers for both leather and fittings (physically in London and online)– A glossary containing information about leather types and characteristics WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?This course is suitable for total beginners, beginners with some experience and intermediate.You should be able to use measurements and understand verbal and written English instructions.   ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS? IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO BRING?Materials are included.Feel free to bring a notepad, if you would like to take some notes, we will provide the rest. HOW LONG IS THIS TUITION?:This tuition will require up to 6.5 hours to complete.We aim to provide customised and high quality tuition services and by only allowing up to 6 students at a time, we are able to focus on each person needs and interests.As every student has a different level of ability and previous experience, this course might lead some students to complete the core aspects of the lesson in a shorter time frame than others.Students who complete the course early will be welcome to stay and use the studio facilities to exercise on the topics of the lesson.

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Master the powerful page layout program - Adobe InDesign, and learn all the tools and useful techniques for page-layout in no time flat. This course focuses on developing you to use InDesign and create a variety of different single and facing page layouts. You will discover all of the best practices adopted by professional designers for working in InDesign. Besides, explore your own creative ways of using this essential tool and go forth as a creative professional. On completion, you will be skilled and confident enough to create innovative work, and transform your best ideas into reality. Adobe InDesign is a core, popular application designed by Adobe as well as an essential tool in all sorts of design projects. It is greatly used by graphic designers, artists, ebook publishers, marketing professionals since it allows you to work quicker and more efficiently. Highlights of the InDesign CC 2019 MasterClass Gain a thorough explanation of the core features and techniques of this powerful page-layout application. Learn to navigate and customise workplace, design creative page layouts and compositions, work with books and long documents. Be able to work with text, image frames, graphics, export and print developed documents. Learn useful keyboard shortcuts and best practices for creating page-layout flawlessly. Resize documents without having to start from scratch and create a table of contents. Improve your understanding of advanced automation techniques and typographic and typesetting techniques. Who is this Course for? InDesign CC 2019 MasterClass is perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. CPD Certificate from Course Gate  At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22. Career path This course opens a new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also gives you the opportunity to acquire extensive knowledge along with required skills to become successful. You will be able to add our qualification to your CV/resume which will help you to stand out in the competitive job industry. Course Curriculum Introduction Why learn InDesign? 00:02:00 How to study? 00:03:00 Getting an Adobe Certification 00:05:00 Basics Interface 00:12:00 Navigation 00:07:00 Creating a document 00:13:00 Preferences 00:08:00 Adobe Bridge 00:05:00 Working with Frames Image Frames 00:11:00 Placing Images 00:10:00 Links panel 00:05:00 Resolution of images 00:07:00 Techniques with Image frames 00:03:00 Text frames 00:08:00 Importing text 00:05:00 Text frame options 00:07:00 Working with Pages Working with pages 00:10:00 Advanced page techniques 00:11:00 Master pages 00:12:00 Master pages techniques 00:06:00 Formatting Text Choosing fonts 00:11:00 Character formatting 00:09:00 Paragraph formatting 1 00:09:00 Paragraph formatting 2 00:07:00 Designing the Layout Lines and Rules 00:08:00 Drawing Shapes 00:09:00 Drawing Tools 00:09:00 Working with Swatches 00:13:00 Special Swatches 00:10:00 Working with Effects 00:08:00 Blend Modes 00:04:00 Grids and Guides 00:09:00 Align and Distribute 00:06:00 Compositional Techniques Working with Layers 00:14:00 Text Wrap 00:09:00 Advanced Text Wrap techniques 00:07:00 Masking techniques 00:09:00 Anchored and Inline Images 00:06:00 Compositional Tips 00:05:00 Mastering Styles Introduction to Styles 00:15:00 Paragraph Styles 00:11:00 Object Styles 00:05:00 Next Styles 00:04:00 Nested Styles 00:06:00 Working with Styles 00:06:00 Advanced Text Features Find/Change and GREP 00:12:00 Fixing common typographic mistakes 00:07:00 Bulleted and Numbered Lists 00:07:00 Multi-level Lists 00:19:00 Footnotes and Captions 00:08:00 Working with Tabs 00:06:00 Creating Tables 00:13:00 Formatting Tables 00:11:00 Data Merge 00:07:00 Handling Assets InDesign Snippets 00:03:00 InDesign Libraries 00:06:00 Creating Templates 00:03:00 Content Collector/Placer Tool 00:04:00 Sharing assets with CC Libraries 00:06:00 Long Documents Creating Table of Contents 00:10:00 Table of Contents settings 00:07:00 Text Variables and Markers 00:11:00 Smart Text Reflow 00:07:00 Creating a Book file 00:11:00 Fixing copy and exporting book 00:07:00 Preparing for Print Proofing Colors 00:12:00 Flatterner Preview 00:04:00 Proofing copy 00:07:00 Exporting a PDF 00:10:00 Saving a Package 00:05:00 Interactive Document Formats Creating EPUBs 00:04:00 Interactive PDFs 00:05:00 Publish Online CC 00:03:00 New Features in CC 2018 New Size and Position options 00:04:00 Paragraph Border 00:02:00 Endnotes 00:01:00 Text Assets in CC Libraries 00:03:00 Improved Font Selector 00:02:00 CC 2019 New Features Enhanced visual font browsing 00:04:00 Convert Footnotes & Endnotes 00:02:00 Content-Aware Fit 00:01:00 Adjust Layout 00:03:00 Import PDF Comments 00:02:00 Space Between Paragraphs 00:03:00 Conclusion Creating Your Portfolio 00:12:00 Conclusion 00:01:00 Exercise Files Exercise Files - InDesign CC 2019 MasterClass 00:00:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates or Transcripts 00:00:00

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Strength in Scenarios - Getting Meaningful User Feedback on Designs 'What do you think?' and 'How does this look?' are easy questions to ask when presenting users with potential design concepts, but they rarely give way to meaningful feedback. Using scenarios (workflow-based stories that provide a framework for getting user feedback) allows the user to give more honest, relevant feedback that's more closely related to the work they do on an everyday basis. It's essential to gather user feedback during all stages of an iterative design process and using scenarios to support design assessments works well within an Agile environment. In this workshop session, geared towards designers and product owners, we will explore what goes into creating meaningful scenarios and how they can be used. We will practice writing scenarios based on provided user workflows and paper prototypes. Scenarios can be a great tool in your toolbox for gathering requirements that your users will appreciate. Learning Outcomes: Write realistic scenarios that help users give meaningful feedback Discover the differences between what you see and what you hear Apply feedback and observations to refine designs