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Alejandro ‘Alex’ Aranda

Continuing Studies Instructor

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Bio

Alex is a user-centric product design leader with a proven track record at iconic companies like HSBC, Nokia, Samsung and Motorola. He has designed and launched successful web, mobile and SaaS products in enterprise device management, AI and data-driven tools and fintech. Known for building award-winning UX teams, Alex applies the design thinking process, fosters innovation and leads global collaboration. His work has enabled UX solutions used by millions across more than 110 countries, driving innovation and business impact through thoughtful, scalable design strategies.

Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Design Core Skills CSDS 101 CS26/SU

Description

How can understanding design's past better prepare us for its future? New technological and social practices are changing the landscape of design, offering new possibilities and challenges for designers to work through. By reflecting on where we have been, we become better situated in our current conditions and more prepared to face future dilemmas. This course is for emerging designers interested in gaining greater insight and context into the diverse fields of industrial, communication, and interaction design. You will have opportunities to reflect on the history of design and its impact on today's world, as well as imagining the possible futures of design. Through presentations, class workshops and research projects, you will learn about methods and technologies used within the practice of design and gain confidence in understanding what roles designers will need to take to help shape our futures.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class.

Upon successfully completing this course, students will receive a digital skills badge through Accredible, a digital credentialing service. To learn more about Accredible or to opt-out of receiving a digital badge for CS courses, please complete this online form.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.