Our very own Dan Rodney had the honor and pleasure to speak with the industry legend David Blatner of CreativePro. Watch the video below to hear them discuss:

• The effectiveness of various forms of training
• In-person versus online training
• The benefit of structured and well-designed training classes
• A glimpse into our history and why are we called Noble Desktop?
• Adobe XD and Figma

We hope you enjoy watching this episode of CreativePro Conversations!

Thinking about learning design? Learn about the different types of digital design (graphic design, web design, UX design, UI design, and motion design) so you can better understand what designers do and which apps they use.

In this online seminar we explain the appropriate classes and certificate programs so you’ll know the next steps to get started in each area of design.

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Video Editing & Motion Design Classes

Want to get into graphic design? In this video, you’ll learn what graphic designers do, what apps they use, how to get started, and more. See examples of design work and learn about creating a graphic design portfolio. You’ll learn what classes and certificate programs are appropriate so you can take the next step and get started in graphic design.

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Graphic Design Classes (attend in New York City or Live Online)
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Learn what Figma can do for your design workflow. This free video tutorial is for anyone new to UX design (user experience) and UI design (user interface) or new to Figma, as well as designers with experience in other design apps. You'll find out how Figma compares to the competition (Adobe XD and Sketch) to help you decide which to use.

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Become a UX or UI designer or learn more about Figma with hands-on, project-based classes:

• Figma Bootcamp (attend in New York City or Live Online)
• UX Design Classes (attend in New York City or Live Online)
• UX Design Classes Near Me

Meetups and user groups are unique and underrated assets in making the transition from student to working professional. 

What makes meetups and user groups unique, and why should they be part of your career pathway from beginning to… wherever it leads?

The old adage “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” is one-sided. You might be the best friend of the coach of the United States women's national soccer team but if you can’t play soccer, you’re not going to make the team. Better put: It’s not just what you know, it’s also who you know.

As a communication designer or developer (or both), your portfolio is your calling card. It is the first thing potential clients or employers want to see, to find out what you can do, why you do what you do, and how you do what you do (for more on how to prepare your portfolio for job hunting, see Why Your Design Portfolio Should Emphasize Process, Not Just Content).

Being a dynamic job seeker does not just mean approaching the mission with energy and enthusiasm. Those qualities are important! But there is a specific, scientific meaning to being a dynamic as opposed to a passive job hunter. 

In today’s world, job seekers and employers connect through online job boards and networks. Job boards and online job networks overlap but are not the same thing, and a proactive (as opposed to sit-around-and-hope) approach to job hunting requires understanding the difference and the relationship. Let’s break that down.

Let’s start this exploration of job hunting networking with some good news for coding and design students: If you are entering the job market with coding or communication design skills (or both), you are entering at the right time with the right skills.