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Sketching for Understanding

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Nathan Curtis

Nathan Curtis

Principal, EightShapes

Length: 90 minutes

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Nathan explains what you'll learn in this 2 minute preview:

"Show, don't tell" is a phrase often heard these days. With collaborative sketching techniques to orient and unify teams, it's no surprise that you are embracing sketches to explore design ideas earlier in a creative process.

But what are your goals for sketching, and how do they translate to your organization or team? And what are some great techniques you can start using right now?

Find out from Nathan Curtis of EightShapes. He'll lead you through the processes, people, and purposes behind different types of sketches. Whether you're trying to sell your ideas, crystallize disparate discussions, or engage remote teams in UX decision-making, you'll be glad you've got Nathan—and loads of new sketching exercises—on your side.

Sketch with purpose

Change Me

You'll see where sketching fits—and explore the tools of the trade.

  • Create low- or high-fidelity sketches depending upon your goals
  • Organize sketches using details like titles, colors, and labels
  • Go from sketches to prototypes when selling multi-platform, functional design ideas

Sketch within large teams

Change Me

You'll dig into Design Studios and critique.

  • Form multidisciplinary teams and assign them activities
  • Connect group objectives to ideas, then pitch them effectively
  • Structure critiques to be a positive and encourage exploration

Sketch with remote teams

Change Me

You'll use IPEVO beyond in-studio settings to include peers
and clients from afar.

  • Configure your local environment to accommodate remote sketching
  • Conduct remote studios, standups, and reviews
  • Capture, share, and discuss ideas without needing your inbox

So if you're just learning about sketches or looking to capitalize on more of their productive power, this seminar should be on your calendar.

Why Nathan Curtis?

Nathan Curtis

Nathan Curtis has been swimming in the deep end of the UX pool since 1996, when he started focusing his creative energies on IA, ID, usability, and front-end development. He's also an entrepreneur at heart, having founded the renowned EightShapes in Washington, DC, where he continues to make a splash today.

Nathan, who authored Modular Web Design, also led other UIE seminars we suggest watching, including How to Create a UX Design Library from September 2010 and Components vs. Patterns from January 2009. He also held a virtual seminar in 2011 on this topic of HTML prototypes if you need a primer. Find him on Twitter @nathanacurtis

I Want the RECORDING $149

The fact that we could access the archived seminar after the live class was great. My team finds a great deal of value from these seminars. All in all, a great offering.

Elana G.

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