Designer Sophia Prater calls herself “the evangelist of object-oriented UX.” Here, she explains what that means—and why she loves sharing her methodology with students
Sophia Prater is a designer, mentor, consultant, coach, and teacher. Since 2013, she’s been the driving force behind “object-oriented UX,” calling herself an “evangelist” for the methodology, and offering workshops and certifications in it. This summer, she offered a free online workshop to Touro Graduate School of Technology students, and here, she talks about what object-oriented UX means, what she hopes to teach her students, and the defining experience that changed her thinking about UX.
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UX Designer Mark Jones on what a Product Designer does, and how to land a job in this competitive field during a global pandemic.
At the November 4 workshop (6-8 pm), Jones will discuss the ins and outs of UX and Product Design, how designers see projects holistically and not just as features, and how Product Designers can have ownership of a project from inception all the way through the development cycle. Here, he offers his thoughts on what exactly it
means to be a Product Designer, what a Product Designer does on a day-to-day basis, how Covid-19 has changed the landscape of the field, and how to land a job in UX during a global pandemic.
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How one group of students is staying connected and creating content for real-world clients during their summer break
For many students, summer is a time to put their laptops aside and take a much-deserved break from studying. But as vital as it is to relax and recharge, maintaining some semblance of structure and keeping their skills sharp is important, too. That’s why Touro Professor Kevin Sartain created his Summer Design Lab, where students have the chance to work on projects and problem-solve in a group setting—and even get the opportunity to build their portfolios and work with prospective clients.
“I’ve been wanting to do this for many years,” Sartain explains. “With all of this weirdness we’re going through, working from home and teaching on Zoom, I decided this was the perfect time to give it a go.” Though the program was originally intended to focus on web design — Sartain teaches web design — it organically turned into a general design lab, where both undergraduate and graduate students work on a variety of projects.
“I’ve got about 13 students, and we meet once a week, on Wednesday afternoons, for an hour or two,” says Sartain. “We’re creating an online gallery to showcase the best work from both the grad and undergrad programs, and we’re also working on a bunch of marketing flyers for Touro. It’s really cool, because it’s different from their regular classes,” he says. “Instead of just creating things for their portfolios, they’re actually dealing with a client and creating something real.”
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A Musician Changes Her Tune to Become a UX/UI Designer
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Experience vs Emotion: Understanding UX/UI and Multimedia Design
Touro grad and Multimedia Specialist Francis De Leon explores the difference between two in-demand fields
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A Good Project Manager is Hard to Find: Here’s How to Become One
Touro GST Professor and Project Management expert Bill Muskopf explains what it takes to succeed in this challenging and rewarding field
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If you find yourself searching for a career that is in demand but still allows you to show off your creative side then consider a career in web and multimedia design. Don’t be alarmed if your undergraduate degree didn’t cover this concentration. This career path requires technical knowledge as well as artistic vision and skill that can be learned in graduate school in under two years! Many exciting, growing and well-paid careers can be pursued with this degree: web and multimedia designers work in animation, television and film work, video game design, website design, graphic design, app design, technological development and much more.
Here are a few steps to get you on the path to an exciting career in web and multimedia design:
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So, you want to become a web designer? Lucky for you, this is an exciting time to get your design degree. With a median annual salary of $73,000, multimedia web design is one of the most desirable career paths available today. However, just like any career, entering this industry requires more than just having the right tools. It requires commitment and the skills to stand out. The idea of starting a new career in web design can be overwhelming, so read along to find out what it really takes to become a web designer:
Step 1: Learn the Basics
First, let’s discuss the difference between a web designer and a web developer. A web designer creates the layout and other visual elements of the website with focus on its aesthetics and usability. Whereas web developers will take the web design and actually make a fully functioning website from it… in a nutshell. What is great about this career choice is that you can use an undergraduate degree that is outside the scope of web design and learn the skills necessary to succeed in the field. Having a degree in computer science or having studied the basics will often put you a step ahead. The essential elements to know include programming and graphic based platforms, such as Dreamweaver and WordPress, and an understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. After you checked off the basics, you’re ready for Step #2.
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