We’ve teamed up with CourseHorse to bring you a selection of NYC classes that will be of particular interest to you. Here’s what we recommend checking out in the next seven days. As a special treat, DWL readers can get $5 off any class with the promo code: designworklife.
Here’s what’s happening this week:
Introduction to Web Usability
Tonight, April 8th, 6:00PM–8:00PM / $50 (other dates available)
This class will teach students how to craft web pages that are clear and easy to navigate. By learning graphic design fundamentals and studying usability guidelines, students will acquire the tools necessary to create a clean, functional site. These are interactive seminars that include hands-on exercises.
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Refining Your Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
Tonight, April 8th, 8:30PM–10:30PM / $75
This 8-person class gives each student the chance to articulate their specific public-speaking goals and give a 1- 2 minute pitch/speech. You’ll get expert feedback in a supportive environment and leave this workshop with the physical experience of being in front of a group.
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Organic Social Growth
Wednesday, April 10th, 8:15PM–9:45PM / $30
Reaching 1 million unique visitors per month in less than one year is no easy feat. In this class, I’ll share the actionable tips & tricks you can use to hopefully achieve it even faster than we did thanks to social, organic, high-quality growth.
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Crafting Tablet Magazines
Thursday, April 11th, 8:15PM–9:45PM / $30
This class will go through the history of tablet-based magazines, discuss who the major players are and explore the various options available to magazine publishers as they enter the tablet age.
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The Hand-Made Book: An Introduction
Sunday, April 14th, 6:00PM–9:00PM / $60
Students will learn the basics of hand-made book production and practice several simple binding techniques that can be done at home.
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Want to plan farther ahead? CourseHorse offers a ton of other NYC classes, both this week and down the road. The design, programming, photography and business classes may be of particular interest.
