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As digital products have replaced many daily tasks, there's a need for these products to be maximally adapted to human requirements and capabilities. The experience gained from products (UX) is one of the decisive factors for success. Consequently, it's important to have competent personnel in this field.
The course is based on Human-Centered Design (HCD), specifically the Design Thinking process (framework), and provides knowledge on all methods used in creating digital products.
Outcome
Skills Acquired: Design Thinking, Miro, Figma, Research.
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Create a digital product using design thinking methodology
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Independently conduct & analyze user research
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Develop/improve product concept and design considering insights from research
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Create a prototype
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Test and measure the usability of the prototype
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Work with a digital product team
Tue-Sat 20:00-23:00, 12:00-15:00
Thu-Sat 20:00-23:00, 12:00-15:00
TBC installment
BOG installment
Who is this course for?
Designers
The program is designed for beginner UX and UI designers; For those who have already had contact with any direction of design and/or tried to use design tools.
Product Owners
Those directly involved in the creation of a digital product (product owners, project managers, etc.)
Program includes
Alumni Club
After successfully completing the final exam, graduates will be automatically enrolled in the Alumni Club. This membership grants them access to exclusive events, content, and special offers from our partner companies
Work Based Learning
The course includes practice-based learning, including assignments/exercises and individual projects.
Bilingual Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a bilingual certificate.
Graduate feedback
Data Tikaradze
UX Research & Design
During the course, I gained extensive knowledge about UX research. The most important thing for me was gaining practical experience - I was able to independently perform all the main stages needed to create a UX Design and UX research product. I especially liked that the course structure was well organized and the topics followed each other logically. During the lectures, it was easy to understand and absorb new concepts, to which experienced instructors contributed greatly with their effective teaching methods.
Nutsa Janiashvili
UX Research & Design
During the course, I received comprehensive information about UX research. The most important thing for me was that during the course I had the opportunity to individually perform all the necessary steps needed to create a digitally functional product tailored to the user. It is important that the lecture topics were arranged sequentially and during each of them it was easy to concentrate and absorb the material, which is also the merit of the lecturers.
Nia Vasadze
UX Research & Design
The course was very fruitful. After almost every lecture, I was sad and wanted the lecture to continue, because, in my opinion, we were receiving very necessary and interesting information. Throughout the program, all lectures were sequential and interactive, which made the learning process even more interesting and simplified the reception of information. Along with the interest of the course, the attitude of the lecturers allowed us to freely discuss any issue of interest to us and ask questions, which is the result of creating a comfortable environment for us on their part.
Tamar Tsintsadze
UX Research & Design
The course met my expectations 100%. The most valuable aspect was that I created the final project using the Design Thinking methodology, going through each phase independently. The course helped me look at this process from a different perspective, organize various information I had previously read or understood, and most importantly, going through each phase practically gave me great knowledge and confidence. I can now create a product by independently going through all phases of design thinking.
Nino Mikhelidze
UX Research & Design
When I heard about this course and researched the lecturers' experience (it's a professional habit), I knew the course would meet my expectations. However, the course turned out to be even better... After each lecture, I thought about what was said there, and with a mixture of regret and happiness, I would say: "How good it is that I have this knowledge now, at least." I advise interested people to experience what I felt when reaching the finish line, presenting the final project - I saw my own satisfied face and those of my coursemates. We were satisfied with what we did and with what we realized could have been done better...
Mariam Ujmajuridze
UX Research & Design
The course was very fruitful and fully met my expectations. I learned a lot, both in research and design aspects, and gained experience that I'm sure will be useful in my professional activities. During the lectures, the lecturers tried their best to share their knowledge and discuss interesting cases. After completing the course, I became more confident in my abilities as a UX designer.
Mariam Tlashadze
UX Research & Design
The course is the best decision for those who want to have an idea and experience of the full project cycle. Personally, this course allowed me to connect and combine knowledge gained at different stages, and to unite it in this specific direction. While working on my own project, I had the opportunity to lead the entire process (idea generation, competitor study, research planning/execution, design development, and usability testing), which I think is a unique experience and will help me a lot in my future profession.
Syllabus
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Lecturers
Sali Mazanashvili
UX Research & Design
Sali Mazanashvili
UX Research & Design
Salome has several years of experience in the field of research. During this time, she has worked in UX research for companies such as Bank of Georgia and Betlive. Simultaneously, she is involved in freelancing, helping companies develop and conduct UX research strategies. Salome currently holds the position of UX Research Lead at TBC Bank.
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Giorgi Sosebashvili
UX Research & Design
Giorgi Sosebashvili
UX Research & Design
Giorgi is a digital product designer with 8+ years of experience. He has worked on various projects in government, banking, commercial, and social media platforms. He also holds a degree in Business Administration and is certified in UX research by Nielsen Norman Group (NN/g). For 3 years, he worked as a lead designer for digital products on numerous significant international and local digital projects. Among the most notable are Feedc, TBC's digital banking, and platforms within its ecosystem. Currently, he continues to work on TBC's mobile banking and develops various types of functionalities.
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This is when she is most productive and has better results in terms of time management.Graphic Design: About the Course Regarding the graphic design course, Tamuna says she will try to share her 10+ years of experience and accumulated knowledge with students. Taking the course will be a challenge for all students, especially for those who have decided to become graphic designers. The program will also interest those who have contact with social media and content, photographers, startup or business owners who want to package their own product themselves; or even those who want to turn their child's drawings into digital posters. At the same time, Tamuna herself expects to learn a lot from students - she will look at many things differently and this will be a great challenge for her as well."It's very natural to have technical problems, especially for those who are using graphic programs for the first time. You may have a well-formed idea, but technically you can't handle it. 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