With the rise of AI bringing a rise in the need for tech talent, now is the time to break into UX Design. But don’t take our word for it, the Nielsen Norman Group. predicts growth from one million to 100 million UX pros between 2017 - 2050. We like the sound of that.
If you’ve been toying with the idea of a UX career, but still need to understand the basics, this free, 2-hour class is for you. We’ll cover the fundamentals of design thinking from understanding how UX Design helps businesses improve their bottom line, to defining each phase of the UX Double Diamond: Discover, Define, Design, and Deliver.
Takeaways
You’ll leave this class knowing:
How UX Design helps businesses improve their bottom line by finding the intersection between customer needs and business goals
The difference between a good experience and a great experience
How to define and follow the UX Double Diamond Design process
Preparation
This is a beginner level class, so no prior knowledge is necessary.
A recording will be shared after the series so you can review the content anytime.
Your mic and camera will be off for the duration of the class.
Interact with your instructor and fellow classmates through the Chat and Q&A.
About the Instructor
Donovan Tan
Founder & Creative Director, LOUPE Asia
Donovan is the Founder and Creative Director of LOUPE Asia, an award-winning social design studio headquartered in Singapore.
Currently residing in Singapore, Donovan has had the opportunity to serve regional clients in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam and Japan. Clients include the Ministry of Education (Singapore), Capitol Theatre and Lions Home for the Elders. Donovan also facilitates C-suite meetings to chart strategies for companies to achieve positive impact through design. He is also adjunct faculty at the University of Portsmouth.
Donovan believes in change-making and creating social impact in Singapore's arts and design scene. He strives to build an ecosystem of art and design enthusiasts, developing talents to their fullest potential. Donovan has spoken at conferences, moderated panel discussions and been interviewed on national radio on the topics of value creation via social design. He has also given courses on creating impact with design in organisations such as S&P Global, BBC Studios (Asia) and the Singapore Police Force.
Donovan is also a lifelong advocate for education. Having been awarded the NTU Research Scholarship, Donovan is pursuing his research in the School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) in Nanyang Technological University as a research scholar. His current research area is in social impact via communication design. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Design Communications from Goldsmith College, London. He has also been awarded the Ngee Ann Kongsi Scholarship.