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User Experience Design

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL

This is a 10-week part-time or 1-week accelerated course. In this course, students learn to build wireframes, implement best practices for common design patterns and analyze business goals from a user perspective. Skills & Tools: Use industry standard tools such as Sketch and Invision to prototype and wireframe design solutions. Production Standard: Put together a full suite of UX documentation for a digital product, from user personas and...

(2637) All levels 18 and older
$3,950

20 sessions

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Design Thinking Bootcamp

General Assembly @ 150 N Wacker, Chicago, IL

In increasingly complex times, innovation and collaboration skills are becoming vital to businesses, and both principles are essential in Design Thinking. This hands-on workshop will lead you through the design thinking process, taught by design thinking professionals that live and breathe in this space. Together we'll explore how human-centered design can help develop innovative solutions for the complex challenges we face as business people, non-profit...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Sketchup for Artists

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

SketchUp is a 3D modeling software program that enables artists to complete dimensional renderings for a number of artistic mediums; specifically Woodworking and Furniture Design, Sculpture, Construction and many others. This class will focus on the advantages of using SketchUp to design and study a project from conception through completion. Topics covered will be: SketchUp tools and navigation, learning to set up templates and using the necessary...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$185

5 sessions

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Laser-cut Structures - Lampshades & Birdcages

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This class is intended to walk students through the process of developing a design for a 3D lampshade or birdcage (or other object that uses the techniques we will cover) that will be assembled from flat parts made with a laser cutter. Students will get an overview of the process and instruction in a variety of software that are available at EAC to ultimately produce a custom design on the laser cutter.

(83) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$160

4 sessions

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Laser Cut Planter

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Create a small, customizable planter design using vector software and a laser to cut and etch wood and plastic. The planter can be used for air plants or small potted plants. We will explore the basics of working with vectors to define shapes in the computer and the machine to cut parts for assembly.

(83) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Innovation and Design Thinking Certificate Program

American Management Association @ 205 N Michigan Ave , Chicago, IL

Learn a low-cost and low-risk method to generate business solutions. Who Should Attend: Business professionals in any functional area or role associated with revenue growth. What if you could create radical solutions that could stimulate an emotional response? Better yet, what if you could do so rapidly? Experimental, collaborative and holistically innovative. That’s design thinking. It’s a mindset for success. It’s for anyone who wants...

(5) All levels 21 and older
No upcoming schedules
$2,995

2 sessions

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Photo Editing I

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unlock the full potential of your photos with the leading software program for image editing in this hands-on course. Gain the skills to transform ordinary photos into extraordinary images as you navigate Photoshop's interface, and work with selections, layers, masks, and more. Perfect for photographers and beginner graphic designers seeking to enhance their editing abilities.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$315

10 sessions

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Photoshop for Lightroom Users

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unlock the full potential of your photo editing skills with hands-on coaching in advanced image manipulation and enhancement techniques. Transition seamlessly from Lightroom to Photoshop as you delve into a realm of creative possibilities, guided by expert demonstrations and personalized instruction. Elevate your editing game and unveil the hidden capabilities of your photographs.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$315

10 sessions

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After Effects Fundamentals

Training Connection @ 230 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL

Students will learn all the tools and skills to master this powerful program, Adobe After Effects. Adobe After Effects is a powerful software program used for creating special effects for video and motion graphics. Target Audience: Graphic and Video professionals who need an essential understanding of video editing, motion editing and compositing. Experienced users will also benefit from many hands-on projects and tricks learnt on the class....

(158) Beginner 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,395

3 sessions

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Sketch Bootcamp

General Assembly

Together we will learn the basics of the Sketch 4 program, how to work with the key tools and workflows for UX and visual designers, and how to create outstanding visual design such as websites, wireframes, mockups even branding and logos. Through our personalized workshop you will be able to hit the ground running with creating and efficiently working with artboards, text and typography design, object styles, symbols, and vector drawing for icons,...

(2637) All levels 16 and older

Design Thinking Workshop (Online)

General Assembly

Design Thinking stresses the importance of cultivating empathy for end users, interpreting and framing problems they experience, creative solution generation, and continuous prototyping and testing. Embedded within Design Thinking is the assumption that we must think “outside ourselves.” Great design doesn’t happen within the four walls of a studio or office. It happens in the real world. In increasingly complex times, innovation and collaboration...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Sketch App Bootcamp

General Assembly

Are you in the process of building a web site or an app and are intimidated with Illustrator? Are you transitioning into web design and need high-fidelity tools to build mockups? Bohemian Coding’s Sketch is an essential tool in the design community and is already in use by many fortune 500 companies. In this hands-on workshop you’ll be learning from a practitioner who will walk you thru this award winning yet approachable software. We will start...

(2637) Beginner 18 and older

Visual Design Bootcamp: Bring Your Ideas to Life

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL

Are you visual thinker looking to understand more about the world of digital design? Have you been wanting to learn some of the fundamental programs and techniques that designers currently use to bring their ideas to life? The digital world is open for business, and this bootcamp will cover the essential aspects of visual design, leaving you with a deeper understanding of how effective designs are actually created, from research to final mockup....

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Adobe XD Bootcamp

General Assembly

Learn the basics and get started with free UI kits that include templates, components, and everything you need to create amazing user experiences. Switch from static wireframes to interactive prototypes in a single click. Make changes to your design and see your prototype update automatically — no syncing required. Preview your prototypes, complete with transitions on iOS and Android devices, then share them with your team for fast feedback. ...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Adobe XD: Wireframing, Prototyping & User Experience

Ascend Training @ 11 E Illinois, Chicago, IL

Adobe XD is the all-in-one resource for rapid protyping and wireframing to create a streamlined user experience. Learn to create interactive prototypes and complete screen mockups for websites and apps. Course Outline 1. Getting to know Adobe XD and the Tools How Adobe XD differs from Photoshop in the prototyping process. Understanding the User Experience. Why animation plays a big part in contemporary user experiences. Using Artboard...

(3) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$799

2 sessions

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Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp

General Assembly @ 444 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Photoshop is the industry standard photo image editing software for print and digital output. In this hands-on introductory workshop, we will walk through Photoshop's basic capabilities and use tools and techniques to edit images and create visual design mock-ups - no design experience required! This bootcamp will help students visualize products and designs using Photoshop and learn some basic visual design tips. Takeaways Creating a document...

(2637) Beginner 18 and older

Intro to Photoshop

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

In this class, students will gain an understanding for photo editing tools in Adobe Photoshop. These skills will enable students to create or enhance their artist portfolios. Class will consist of live instructor demo workshops with examples, individual and/or group assignment feedback, and building a body of work with a focus on professional development. This is a beginner course for adults looking to improve their abilities documenting and presenting...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$235

5 sessions

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Intro to Graphic Design on Adobe Photoshop

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unlock your creative potential and master the art of graphic design with Adobe Photoshop. Dive into the world of dynamic publications, posters, and printed materials as you experiment with image layouts, effects, and typography. Discover the power of digital tools and unleash your artistic vision at the Evanston Art Center.

(83) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$205

5 sessions

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Adobe Photoshop Level 1

Ascend Training @ 11 E Illinois, Chicago, IL

This comprehensive Adobe Photoshop class enables students to create professional complex graphics and edit images. Learn to manipulate photos and graphics for both print and web. Whether you’re new to Photoshop or have been using it for years, you will come away solid skills and be able to create, edit, and manipulate images with ease. Getting to know Photoshop Our Adobe Photoshop class is great for beginners and seasoned users alike! Create...

(3) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$999

3 sessions

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Digitize Your Archive

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Digitize your family photos, letters, and other personal items you have sitting in an old shoe box in the back of your closet! Students will bring in their own material and learn how to scan, edit out dust and scratches in Adobe Photoshop, learn different approaches on organizing a digital archive, and begin one of their own!  Required Materials: Bring an assortment of your personal ephemera to scan each week, and a thumb drive and/or...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$150

4 sessions

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