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Copywriting Strategies for Better UX

General Assembly @ 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

When designing for web and mobile platforms, the copy matters. Whether it’s in a form field, a check-out flow, or a call to action, copy can make or break the user's experience with a product or brand. When we engage customers through digital experiences for entertainment or e-commerce, it is imperative to consider the copy within the context of the medium, user flow, visual design, and overarching brand narrative. In this class, students will...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

SketchUp Level 1

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

SketchUp is synonymous with pleasant and intuitive 3D modeling software.  This is the first part of a three level course sequence that will introduce students to the SketchUp interface. Begin by drawing lines and shapes then push, pull, stretch, copy, more.. rotate, and paint to make anything you like.  Explore how to import and edit components from Google warehouse. SketchUp is compatible with CAD files, different types of image files,...

(176) Beginner 18 and older
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$690

7 sessions

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Electric Light Technology: Revisiting the LEDs

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Many design professionals and consumers have become overwhelmed by the rapidly changing selection of electric sources of light. The trend of manufacturers revising and refining their vast menu of lamp ( light bulb ) product types in response to increased energy legislation shows no signs of slowing down.  Attendees of this course will receive a comprehensive overview of electric light technologies, from the traditional incandescent lamp to...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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Residential Bathroom Design Fixtures and Fittings

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings – From toilets to shower systems: Present types of Plumbing fixtures and fitting required and used in today’s bathrooms, with an emphasis on residential bath applications, some commercial applications will be explored. Examples will be given to illustrate the choices faced when designing a bathroom from functional uses to aesthetic considerations.  Fixtures and Fittings control the flow of water into...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$185
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Guided Tour: D&D Building

New York School of Interior Design @ 979 3rd Ave, New York, NY

Discover the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship in New York City's iconic Decoration and Design Building. Join renowned Interior Designer, Judy Sheridan, ASID, CID, as she unveils the most glamorous furniture and textile showrooms, sharing insider tips and industry insights along the way. Immerse yourself in a world of exquisite design and find your comfort level in this legendary building.

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$175
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Telling Your Story: Writing Skills for Designers

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

In today's fast-paced, globalized world of 140 character messages and sound bites, many of us rely on texting and email to communicate our professionalism, personality, thoughts, and concerns. Every word carries meaning and every sentence we send into the world -- either electronically or print -- needs to be an effective and compelling blend of fact, detail, color, and emotion. Through structured in-class exercises, this course will give students...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$225

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Mapping Movement to Video Effects & Sound with Kinect 1

Harvestworks | Digital Media Arts Center @ 596 Broadway, New York, NY

This class is for video and installation artists, musicians, dancers and others who are interested in creating video or audio effects using the movement of the body. You will learn how to capture data from the kinect and use motion tracking methods to map movement into parameters that can affect video and audio.   Have you ever wanted to modulate the speed of a movie as you move from left to right in front of a video wall? Do you want to mix...

(3) All levels 18 and older
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$200

2 sessions

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Junior Filmmakers

Maysles Documentary Center @ 343 Lenox Ave, New York, NY

This course gives students (ages 10 – 13) fun and engaging opportunities to learn about documentary films and work in teams to make a short documentary.  Under the guidance of film professionals, students learn the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking including an approach that emphasizes direct observation and personal experience, working with HD cameras, Adobe Premiere Pro editing software, and an introduction to integrating Adobe Photoshop...

All levels 10 - 13 years old
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$750

5 sessions

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Lean UX Research Techniques

General Assembly @ 902 Broadway, New York, NY

There are those that believe that user research must be a complex and scientific process that takes lots of time, money, and resources. However, in the real world, most product managers, designers and engineers don't have the luxury to spend weeks and months on their user research. That's where lean UX research techniques come into play. It's possible to get useful results without the time-consuming expense of traditional user research methods....

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Empathy Jam

General Assembly @ 902 Broadway, New York, NY

The Empathy Jam is a day-long user research & design hackathon that gets attendees out and talking to New Yorkers, then coming back and designing solutions for them. Our mission is to make NYC feel like a more connected, supported, and caring place, while spreading the goodness of the user-centered design & problem-solving process! This year, we are exploring how we can better support our fellow New Yorkers in the area of personal health...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Introduction to Web Usability

General Assembly @ 902 Broadway, New York, NY

This class will teach students how to craft web pages that are clear and easy to navigate. By learning graphic design fundamentals and studying usability guidelines, students will acquire the tools necessary to create a clean, functional site. These are interactive seminars that include hands-on exercises. Session I - [Form Design, Product Pages, and Content Display] Learn the concept of a form and how companies use them to create communities,...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Data Driven UX Design

General Assembly @ 902 Broadway, New York, NY

This 2-hour class demystifies the buzz around metrics, analytics, and data. For every digital product, there are strategic level key performance metrics (KPI) that management has to monitor. On the tactical level, product design decisions should be data driven. This class will demonstrate how to make actionable design decisions based on metrics from Google Analytics, A/B testing, eyetracking data, social media and real-time stats. Oftentimes, there...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Fantastic Furniture II

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Furniture design typically follows an organized and systematic process that begins with initial fact finding and conceptualization then proceeds to sketching, refinement, and then modeling. Through discussions and in-class assignments, this studio course leads each student to develop an original and fantastic furniture prototype. Students are required to have manual sketching and technical drawing or graphic computer skills (Windows operating system)...

(176) Intermediate 18 and older
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$495

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Fashion Design Fundamentals Intensive

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

This 6-hour Fashion Design Fundamentals intensive class is constructed for emerging designers. It allows students to get an overall understanding of the fundamentals required to begin a career as a fashion designer and understand and use the processes and tools professional designers use to create their collections. And what better way to understand the skills and knowledge needed to become a success than learning from a talented fashion designer?...

(334) Beginner 16 and older
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$295
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The Tastemakers

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Who are the Tastemakers? The dictionary says they are those deciding and influencing on what is fashionable. In reality, they are much more intriguing, complex, and fascinating. This course explores the proponents of taste, those historical personalities who are remembered, and those responsible for shaping the taste of today. It seeks to visit their homes, define their vision, discover their inspiration, passion, and innovation, and ultimately to...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$325

3 sessions

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Better Design with Paper Prototyping and Testing

General Assembly @ 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

You know what you want when it comes to designing your site, your web app, your anything, but what about your users? User experience is at the heart of building a successful product. In this class, we'll explore the full potential of paper and rapid prototyping and how they can help in explaining and optimizing your design ideas. Get your post-it pads ready, this interactive and hands-on class which will see you building upon your ideas through...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Technical Drawing II: Construction Drawing Fundamentals

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

The main purpose of construction drawings (also called plans, blueprints, or working drawings) is to show what is to be built. When a design professional or tradesman looks at a set of drawings, every line, arrow, squiggle, and symbol has significance. Together they provide a detailed guide to how the project goes together and what it will look like.  This course introduces students to the mechanical hand drafting tools, techniques and principles...

(176) Intermediate 18 and older
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$475

9 sessions

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The Story of Modern Design I

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

This two-part course provides an introduction to the major historical styles, evolutions, and movements that came to shape the story of modern design from 1800 to 2000. By examining objects, interiors, designers, makers, methods of production, and ma more.. terial culture, students will develop an understanding in the history of design and its visual vocabulary. The Story of Modern Design I Empire – the style of Napoleon and Monumental Neoclassicism;...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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$350

6 sessions

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Introduction to Interior Lighting

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

One of the most striking properties about life is that it has color. As the application of electric lighting technology moves from incandescent to LED, interior designers encounter unique challenges in connection with the appearance of color. Through demonstrations in NYSID’s new state of the art lighting educational facility, this program examines color as experienced by the light from LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) and it provides the basics for...

(176) Beginner 18 and older
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$325

3 sessions

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Lighting Layout Fundamentals

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Full Course Title: Lighting Layout Fundamentals: Guidelines & Recommendations  Many design professionals become frustrated when attempting to prepare a lighting plan even if pertinent information is present in the manufacturer's literature. This seminar provides designers with a comprehensive overview of planning guidelines, graphic delineation, and rules of thumb for creating downlighting, wallwashing, and adjustable accent lighting...

(176) All levels 18 and older
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