UMO DESIGN EXCEL

Design literacy for a social change.

Design Literacy

Get hands-on with design fundamentals to become design-sensitive, innovative, collaborative, and empathetic using design thinking and human-centered design principles.
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UMO DESIGN EXCEL

Design literacy for a social change.

UMO’s Design Literacy is a one-day program, crafted by some of the most accomplished design leaders worldwide and founded by the organizers of UXINDIA conference, aims to empower non-designers and future design dependent professionals to make informed design decisions and grasp the profound impact of design on our daily lives.

We invite schools, colleges, and educational institutions to join us in this mission towards creating a more design-savvy world. Our one-day course delves into the most recent design principles, trends, and requirements, ensuring that you stay on the cutting edge of design knowledge. Upon completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, validating your newfound design literacy. From here, you can go on to start learning new design skills, enroll in additional design certification courses from UMO Design School or find the right degree or program that suits your requirements the best.

You will learn to

🟡 Learn the industry-relevant design principles and trends.
🟡 Develop creative confidence and overcome fears and blocks.
🟡 Understand design thinking, UX Design, design trends, etc.
🟡 Discover new career opportunities in fields such as graphic design, user experience design, and product design.
🟡 Make more informed decisions about the products and services you use.
🟡 Design for Good + Ethics + Social Impact.
🟡 Build an entrepreneurial mindset.
🟡 Find the right mentor to clear your confusion.
🟡 Become a member of UMO Design Fam.
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Next Session

11th December 2024, Monday

Format

Online, Instructor-led

Certificate

Course Completion Certificate 

Level

Beginners (New to Design, UI, & UX)

Learning Model
Experiential  1:1 Mentoring
Cohort Learning

Mentor Guidance Social Learning
Talks from Experts
Duration

1 Live Class

Effort

6 – 8 Hours/Week

Price

USD 10 ($) / INR 100 (₹) 

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Who We Are

UMO Design Foundation is a non-profit organization. Founded in the year 2000, the organization has been working towards design awareness and exchange of design sensibilities through interaction between designers and design sensitive consumers.

UMO.Design today is a community of 90,000 design forward members comprising of design leaders, professionals, students, and thinkers. We are also working towards the goal of equipping a million women and girls with design skills necessary to secure employment by 2030.

Format

Online, Instructor-led

Level

Beginners (New to Design, UI, & UX)

Duration

1 Live Class

Certificate

Completion Certificate

Price

USD 10 ($) / INR 100 (₹)

Learning Model

Experiential

Experiential

UIUX_Cohort

Talks from Experts

UIUX_Cohort

Access to Exclusive Resources

UIUX_Cohort

1:1 Mentoring

UIUX_Cohort

Easy Registration

UIUX_Cohort

Networking

UIUX_Cohort

Social Learning

UIUX_Cohort

1 Hands-on Project

UIUX_Cohort

UMO Design Community Support

Who Is This For?

This is a beginner-level design exposure course for newcomers, non-designers, design enthusiasts, tech, business, students, parents, and everyone.

Why Attend UMO DESIGN Literacy Course?

In a world constantly reshaped by change, mastering design thinking, innovation, and problem-solving is not just an advantage – it's a necessity. Traditionally, these powerful tools have been the domain of a select few in the design and innovation sectors. UMO's Design Literacy Course breaks down these barriers, championing the idea that design should be inclusive, human-centric, and accessible to all, regardless of their background or location.

This course empowers students to:
  1. Distinguish Between Good and Bad Design: Understand what separates effective design from ineffective one, and how good design enhances clarity, efficiency, and safety, while poor design can lead to confusion, frustration, and risk.
  2. Embrace Foundational Design Mindsets and Skills: Learn to apply core principles of design thinking and innovation in various aspects of life, work, and broader societal challenges.
  3. Enhance Communication: Utilize design principles to convey ideas and information more effectively, transcending barriers and creating impact.
  4. Realize the Ubiquity of Design: Gain insights into how everything around us, from products to systems, is designed, and recognize the importance of empathy, collaboration, and critical questioning in these processes.
  5. Develop Collaboration Skills: Through collaborative coursework, students not only hone their ability to work effectively with others but also uncover unexpected insights, share transformative stories, and brainstorm innovative solutions.

By participating in this course, you're not just learning about design; you're equipping yourself with the skills to make meaningful changes in your personal and professional environments and contribute positively to the world.

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UMO Design Literacy Program Falls Under 1MW – 1 Million Women in Design Mission

The UMO Design Literacy Program aligns with the 1 Million Women in Design (1MW) mission, advocating for inclusivity and empowerment in the design field. This initiative aims to educate and engage individuals, particularly women, fostering design literacy. By supporting this program, 1MW promotes diversity, skill-building, and opportunities for women, amplifying their presence and impact within the design community.

The female students learning and getting certified through our programs automatically join the 1MW community and receive the benefits and support.

Instructors & Mentors

Kaladhar Bapu

Kaladhar Bapu

Design Entrepreneur, Founder -UMO Design Foundation & UXINDIA Int'l Conf. New York

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Shyama Duriseti

Shyama Duriseti

Principal Designer at Nutanix, Co-Founder UXINDIA Int'l Conf, San Francisco, USA

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Rohan Sridhar

Rohan Sridhar

Co-founder, Happening Design Studio, Hyderabad, India

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Anita Eradla

Anita Eradla

Manager - Product Design, Capital One | USA

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Sudha Yerrmailli

Dr. Sudha Y

Associate Director, User Research, Merck, USA

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Kaladhar Bapu

Sudebi Thakurata

Faculty, Srishti Manipal Institute, India

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Julia Chiu

Julia Chiu

Professor, Musashino Art University | Japan

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Kaladhar Bapu

Ranjeet Tayi

Director, User Experience Design at Informatica, San Francisco, USA

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Kaladhar Bapu

Roberta Tassi

Founder and Managing Director, Oblo | Italy

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Kaladhar Bapu

Kanika Kohli

User Research Lead,
McKinsey & Company | India

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Kaladhar Bapu

Michelle Parayil

Design Manager, Jio Haptik,
India

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Divya Krishnan

Divya Krishnan

Senior UX Designer,
Amazon | Canada

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...and many more

Course Highlights

🚀 This course runs over one week with an estimated 6-8 hours of work.
🚀 One live/in-person class of 180 mins each.
🚀 You will learn through various online and in-person formats, including videos, quizzes, surveys, presentations, assignments, and discussions.
🚀 You will access the UMO Design School online platform for Self-Paced learning, which helps you learn at your own pace within weekly modules.
🚀 One live/in-person class of 180 mins each.
🚀 You will have access to a UMO Adviser who will help and support you with any technical queries.
🚀 You will earn a certificate of course completion from the UMO Design Foundation.

After successfully completing the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes and may be subject to change at UMO Design School's discretion.

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UMO Design Literacy Certificate

Invite us to conduct a Design Literacy Program at your Organization.

Improve your organization's design skills and knowledge with our design literacy session. Our experienced trainers will provide hands-on training, design thinking methodologies, and real-world examples to enhance collaboration, align design with business goals, and create better customer experiences. Invite us today and start your journey to a more design-focused culture.

Drop us an email at [email protected]

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