A fast-paced, 30+ hour dive into UX with guidance from IBM’s own design pros. Throughout the program, I explored the essentials of user research, UX design, and strategic thinking—experimenting, sketching, discussing, and nerding out over what makes great experiences actually work. It was a hands-on crash course that sharpened the way I approach problems, people, and design.

June-July 2024

• User research

• UX design fundamentals

• Strategic design thinking

• Ideation and concept generation

• Problem framing

• Rapid prototyping (low-fidelity)

• Collaborative design and co-creation

• Synthesis of research insights

• Journey mapping & experience modeling

• Communicating design decisions

IBM Accelerate Presentation