We are excited to announce our UI, UX and Creativity Workshop with Arvy Brazdeikis! Arvy is an accomplished professional in his field and we are delighted to be able to collaborate with him on this two-day workshop.

• Date: April 19th and 20th.
• Time: 11am – 2pm
• Location: Online via Zoom
• Cost: FREE
• Workshop Timetable & Breakdown

Day 1

[General]

1. Introduction
2. Work Process. The importance of clarity. Discipline out of habits.

[Design]

3. What is UI? What is UX? Usability Goal vs. Aesthetic Goal. UI/UX within the pipeline.
4. Design Process. UX Core Pillars. Iterative process and common mistakes. The importance of human-centered design.

Day 2

[Art]

1. Aesthetics. UI Core Pillars. Gathering References. Diegetic vs non-diegetic interfaces and immersion.
2. Methods for creativity. Where to find inspiration? How to generate ideas? How to organise your brainstorming sessions?

[Practice]

3. Creative shortcuts. Rapid prototyping. “Fake it until you make it”

About Arvy:

Arvy Brazdeikis is a Senior UI/UX designer, in the gaming industry since 2013. He has had a chance to work with franchises like Jurassic World Evolution, Dragon Age, Mass Effect and The X-Files and design content for consoles, PC, mobile and web. He’s experienced in various creative fields, including UI/UX design, graphic design, pixel art and cinematic editing. You can find examples of Arvy’s work here.

Applications

Places are free but limited! To apply send your portfolio/CV to admin@ardan.ie. The deadline for applications is 10am, Monday 11th April.

This workshop has been facilitated with the support of Screen Ireland.