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Fundamentals of User-Centered Design: A Practical…

by Still, B., and Crane, K.

Confident UX : the essential skills for user…

Designing User Interfaces

by Calonaci, D.

Creativity Pays- Getting a job in the creative…

by D&AD- Creative Advertising, Design and Digital

Graphic design : the new basics

by Lupton, E., and Phillips, J.

User research : improve product and service…

UI is Communication: How to Design Intuitive,…

by McKay, E. N.

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Drawing for Graphic Design: Understanding…

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Graphic design: the new basics

by Lupton, E., and Phillips, J.

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Multiple intelligences test

by Personality MAX

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How To Multiply Your Time | Rory Vaden |…

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Tim Urban: Inside the mind of a master…

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Skills for Success: Personal Development and…

by Cottrell, S.

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MBTI explained…

by EMU Advising and Career

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The unschooled mind: how children think and how…

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A Designer's Research Manual: Succeed in…

by Visocky O'Grady, J. and Visocky O'Grady, K.

User research : improve product and service…

Fundamentals of User-Centered Design: A Practical…

by Still, B., and Crane, K.

Graphic design : the new basics

by Lupton, E., and Phillips, J.

Lesson 4

Graphic design : the new basics

by Lupton, E., and Phillips, J.

Fundamentals of User-Centered Design: A Practical…

by Still, B., and Crane, K.

User research : improve product and service…

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Creating Personas for User Experience Research

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What are Personas?

by Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF)

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Personas – A Simple Introduction

by Dam, R. F., and Teo, Y.S.

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Wireframing Essentials

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Journey Mapping 101

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Customer Journey Mapping 101

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Mood Boards in UX: How and Why to Use Them

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How to Mind Map

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Tony Buzan on Mind Maps, Spirituality and…

by watkinsbooks

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8 ways to brainstorm better

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Drawing for Graphic Design: Understanding…

Lesson 5

Confident UX : the essential skills for user…

User Experience Design: A Practical Introduction

by Allanwood, G., and Beare, P

Graphic design : the new basics

by Lupton, E., and Phillips, J.

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Decision Making and Problem Solving

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The Theories of Teambuilding

by TeamworkDefinition

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Advanced creative tutorial: anatomy of a concept

by Shawn Barry, Creative

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Accessibility in UX: Navigating the Inclusive…

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How to use others' feedback to learn and…

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Understanding unconscious bias | The Royal Society

by The Royal Society

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The Bruce Tuckman Theory About Teamwork

by TeamworkDefinition

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Accessibility and Inclusivity: Study Guide

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Graphic design: the new basics

by Lupton, E., and Phillips, J.

Designing User Interfaces

by Calonaci, D.

Interface Design: An Introduction to Visual…

UI is Communication: How to Design Intuitive,…

by McKay, E. N.

Wireframing Essentials

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What is Wireframing?

by Interaction Design Foundation - IxDF

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Design Systems 101

by Fessenden, T.

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A Designer's Research Manual: Succeed in…

by Visocky O'Grady, J. and Visocky O'Grady, K.

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How to wireframe a website | CharliMarieTV

by CharliMarieTV

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TEDxHogeschoolUtrecht - Sebastian Deterding -…

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User Interface - Buttons

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Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks

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The Beauty of Quick Scamps

by D&AD - Creative Advertising, Design and Digital

Lesson 7

Designing User Interfaces

by Calonaci, D.

Interface Design: An Introduction to Visual…

Essential Resource Website

Originality vs. Imitation in the Design World

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The Gestalt Principles

by Interaction Design Foundation - IxDF

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Drawing for Graphic Design: Understanding…

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Originality, your own way: Gregory Oakes at…

Lesson 8

Graphic design : the new basics

by Lupton, E., and Phillips, J.

Drawing for Graphic Design: Understanding…

Essential Resource Video

My Wonderful World of Shoes

by Laurence King Publishing

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What is Belbin?

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Midnight Creatures

by Laurence King Publishing

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Follow the clues, solve the puzzles, save #…

by Laurence King Publishing

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How to turn a group of strangers into a team |…

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5 ways to listen better | Julian Treasure | TED

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How to negotiate better in 15 minutes with Expert…

by TheSpeakersGroup

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Fingerprint art with Marion Deuchars

by Laurence King Publishing

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My Monster Bubble Writer Book

by Laurence King Publishing

Lesson 9

The Shape of Ideas

Essential Resource Website

PowerPoint for Windows training

by Microsoft Support

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Drawing for Graphic Design: Understanding…

Essential Resource Website

12 Rules for Creativity

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Homepage

by British Dyslexia Association

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Stefanie & Co. Marketing Strategy

by Lacerdino, I.

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After Effects tutorials

by Creative Cloud

Lesson 10

Drawing for Graphic Design: Understanding…

Essential Resource Video

Inside AVO founder Brit Kleinman’s Brooklyn…

by Architectural Digest

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Taking a Graphic Design walk with Jessica Walsh

by D&AD - Creative Advertising, Design and Digital

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Laura Jordan-Bambach – The D&AD Interview…

by D&AD - Creative Advertising, Design and Digital

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Laura Jordan-Bambach – The D&AD Interview…

by D&AD - Creative Advertising, Design and Digital

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Creating an Inky Wonderland: behind the scenes…

by Laurence King Publishing

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The Wonderful World of Nina Chakrabarti

by Laurence King Publishing

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