Training
UX Design Fundamentals
A comprehensive introduction to UX design. Learn the key principles and concepts behind the UX process. (Delivered in partnership with the UX Design Institute.)
What you’ll learn
1
Introduction to UX design
2
User research methods
3
Analysis techniques
4
Defining the experience
5
Prototyping techniques
My approach
Energetic
Training should keep people engaged and involved. Sessions are fast-paced, varied and designed to maintain momentum and energy. There is a neat balance between theory, exercises and class interaction.
Interactive
People learn best by doing. Training shouldn’t be a lecture, so you’ll be on your feet, working in teams and getting hands-on practical experience. You learn best when you get a chance to do it yourself.
Collaborative
Design is a team sport. As well as learning from me, you will get time to collaborate and interact with other delegates on the course.
Experienced
I won’t be simply regurgitating what the theory book says. While the entire course is grounded in theory, I have 30+ years of experience at the coalface delivering this work across industries, which I bring to the learning.
Practical
The focus is on skills and techniques you can apply straight away. You’ll leave with tools, approaches and ways of thinking you can use immediately in real projects and day-to-day work.
Flexible
You and your team are busy, so I can build the training around you. I can deliver in 1-, 2- or 3-day formats and in a rhythm which suits you (for example days-in-a-row, or half days each week) and in-class or virtually.
Who can benefit
Designers of all disciplines wanting to get a better grasp of UX principles
Product managers and product owners
Developers and engineers working closely with design teams
Marketing and digital teams involved in customer journeys
Business analysts and consultants
Customer experience and service teams
Start-up founders and innovation teams
Stakeholders and leaders wanting a stronger understanding of user-centred design
What people are saying
Gareth has been part of UXDI’s journey from our early days as a growing provider of classroom-based training to the current day as a globally-recognised, industry standard university credit-rated qualification provider. He brilliantly balances UX theory with practical examples of hands-on experience from his years of running a successful UX studio, with clarity and humour. It is no surprise that he is consistently our highest-rated speaker.
Colman Walsh
Founder & CEO, UX Design Institute
For over five years now Gareth has spoken regularly on the subject of UX at our eMarketing events throughout the country. He always brings great insight and practical advice, delivered professionally with a nice sprinkling of humour. We rate him as one of the foremost thinkers on the subject on the island.
Eoin O'Siochru
Senior Marketing Executive, Enterprise Ireland
