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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.

24/25 Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
UX / UI Design CSUX 200 CS26/SP

Description

Placing the user at the center of product design and development, good UX design is fundamental to creating useful, helpful and accessible products. As such, UX designers have been playing an increasingly crucial role for a broad range of industries. This course builds on the fundamentals of UX design and introduces information architecture, accessibility, responsive design, navigation structure and user testing. These elements of UX design will help you advance your understanding of good design, increase your expertise and create impactful experiences for users to help you become a key contributer to a wide variety of projects.

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.

Design Core Skills CSDS 110 CS26/SP

Description

Learn the fundamentals of design thinking philosophy and mindset to tackle problems. You will learn human centered, organic, relatable, adaptable designing thinking techniques to better empathize with others, identify key problems, and determine possible solutions that prioritize a human engagement with design processes. Together with your peers, learn how to use design thinking to help ideate, collaborate, and creatively engage to solve any problem. At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to share solutions with peers in a presentation.

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.