Thinkful Speaker Series || The State of UX/UI Design in 2020

2020 has fundamentally changed the way that we work, learn, and connect with each other. With more of life’s events moving to virtual settings, the need for good user experiences and design on these apps and sites is more important than ever. What does this mean for aspiring UX/UI Designers? And what other major changes has this year brought to the industry?
In this free webinar, we’ll explore how 2020 has shaped the field of UX/UI Design via a conversation with an industry professional who knows what it takes to break into and rise up the ranks in this high-demand career.
What you’ll learn:
How events this year have impacted UX/UI design
Career insights from an industry professional
The essentials you need for this in-demand field
And so much more

About the Speaker: Carl Wheatley is a Product Design recruiter at Facebook. Prior to that, he was a UX/UI designer himself, working with numerous tech startups on application development and design services. Carl is also the co-founder of a Meetup called Global UXD where he helps connect designers with each other to collaborate and create new opportunities. Having completed Bloc and Designlab bootcamps before becoming a recruiter, Carl is an expert at helping aspiring designers land their first roles in a competitive industry.