Join us for an exclusive and inspiring event with one of our most popular instructors, Anthony Conta. This is your unique opportunity to not only learn about his new book, "The Art and Science of UX Design", but also engage directly with the man behind the design mastery.
The book, a practical guide to creating outstanding user experiences, introduces a complete human-centered design framework, a product of Anthony's pioneering experiences in the field of UX Design. Learn first-hand how design thinking and empathy can be your most potent tools in crafting product experiences that delight and engage users.
In this interactive session, Anthony will share insights from the book and you'll also have a chance to ask questions, dive deep into the UX design process, and get valuable tips for your design career.
Don't miss this chance to learn from the best and gain insights that will elevate your design journey. Let's dive into the art and science of UX Design together!
Check out Anthony’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Science-Design-step-step/dp/0138060266
Use code Conta at https://www.peachpit.com/store/art-and-science-of-ux-design-a-step-by-step-guide-to-9780138060268
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyconta/
Since 2012, Anthony has been designing user experiences across a variety of products. From educational games for teenagers, to interactive videos for children, to SaaS platforms for adults, Anthony has a wide range of multidisciplinary experience across various industries, mediums, and audiences.
Currently, he is a senior product designer at Amazon.
In his spare time, he trains aspiring design talent by creating educational programs, hosting mentoring sessions, and writing articles.
The video app Anthony talked about at the beginning (Blue's Clues) is Noggin, play along video: https://www.noggin.com/preschool-learning-interactive-videos/
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Free UX resources list: https://www.exitlevel.net/upskill
Free mentorship: https://adplist.org?ref=ADP-EN-BYM20
Medium articles to check out:
Semplice
Dribbble, Behance
https://gamma.app/templates/personal-portfolio-1K3WWlNGS5W8tutyagR5FN
Slidesgo - beautiful slide deck templates: https://slidesgo.com/
Try it out to see first - courses, books
No learning is wasted
That it’s purely visual - wireframes (sketches)
Don’t let graphic design scare you away
His book: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Science-Design-step-step/dp/0138060266
Can apply UX principles to current job
Got jobs based on what you've done in past
Yes!
Underrated: communication
Building products is a team sport
Storytelling
It’s helpful - like speaking different language when traveling, it’s helpful to have the ability to communicate (with developers)
Metrics, end-to-end
Want to reduce risk
Simulate work environment - work with friend, volunteer, small business
Depends - everyone is different!
Some people took 1 month, or before bootcamp
Some took a year - focused on family
Depends on what you put in
People who invest in future, time - have more agency in moving forward
Structured learning is so helpful - peers
Like going to the gym - believe
In Anthony’s book! https://www.amazon.com/Art-Science-Design-step-step/dp/0138060266
Semplice, Webflow, UXFolio, Tilda.cc, Squarespace, Wix
PDF, PowerPoint
Communicating to employers you’re a good fit
Developing relationships - not just transactional with recruiter
Post online everywhere
ADPList: https://adplist.org?ref=ADP-EN-BYM20
Research the company
Some interviews might ask you to showcase your work/portfolio (be mindful of time)
Tell your unique story
If you haven’t made things from the course - work on projects
A lot of jobs require you to demonstrate your work, portfolio
Have something you can share and show
Practice, reading, doing a bit of everything
It’s a marathon, not a sprint
Project manage your career
Fundamentals are better than trends
Stay on top of the tools, announcements
Reading on Medium to check trends
No one knows the answer, but guess it’s like a calculator (didn’t destroy accounting) - can replace some functions but not all
Can have tools to accelerate jobs
Part of UX designer is more than a picture (photographer, camera)
1 really good case study
More is better, variety
Usually 2-3 projects
Favourite chapter - learned a concept: cognitive overload
Learning from examples, having a structure
Discount code
Take your time, be kind to yourself
It’s not gonna happen in a day
EntryLevel helps you learn and get experience so you can get hired. Our 6-week programs are taught by world-class mentors, so you can learn and build a portfolio of work.
You'll learn with a cohort of driven peers, and each lesson is unlocked after a set time so you stay accountable and finish the program.
Since 2012, Anthony has been designing user experiences across a variety of products. From educational games for teenagers, to interactive videos for children, to SaaS platforms for adults, Anthony has a wide range of multidisciplinary experience across various industries, mediums, and audiences.
In his spare time, he trains aspiring design talent by creating educational programs, hosting mentoring sessions, and writing articles.