Training & education.
Huge is committed to training the next generation of designers, technologists and business leaders. We offer programs and courses to individuals and organizations looking to improve their expertise in digital and advance their companies with new skills and thinking. Opportunities include classes in design and digital business management, customized programs and learning forums for companies, and a full-time apprenticeship program for talented individuals and career changers interested in transitioning into digital.
Huge School.
Huge Schools are discipline-specific, paid apprenticeship programs designed to give talented individuals the skills required to be successful in a career at Huge. Programs exist in user experience, visual design, technology, and digital program management. Students are admitted to winter and summer classes, where they work on real projects overseen by senior employees. Huge School encourages applications from students, graduates and professionals, regardless of academic background, industry experience or current location.
Admissions.
A Huge Visual Designer is a strong conceptual thinker
who thrives on tackling challenging problems.
A Huge Interaction Designer is a self-starter who will work hard to
bring original ideas and fresh approaches to the design process.
A Huge Project Manager is an enthusiastic problem solver
who thrives on being engaged at all levels of a project.
A Huge Developer is motivated and hands-on, ready to take on
the challenge of building large, scaleable systems.
Professional courses.
User-Centric Design
Huge's User-Centric Design course teaches participants the skills to conceptualize and design best-in-class digital experiences. Taught by senior interaction designers and user experience experts, this intense 3-day program covers the essentials of research, product strategy, information architecture, content strategy, interaction design, usability testing and documentation. Attendees are exposed to lectures and detailed case studies and participate in hands-on working sessions, as well as group assignments and critiques.
Recommended Participants
This course is recommended for individuals with some experience in the interactive industry (for example, as a marketer, manager or technologist), as well as industrial designers, graphic designers or architects who are looking for an introduction to interaction design and user experience strategy.
May 23 - 25, 2012 ($2,500) Apply.Subject Areas
- User research as a foundation for design
- Product strategy
- Information architecture fundamentals
- Interaction design and wireframes
- Integrated content strategy
- Effective usability testing
Executive Program in Digital Business Management
Today's digitally-driven economy requires companies to evolve their products, services, marketing, and operations around technology and the Internet. Huge's program in digital business management gives leaders the skills to create and run digital businesses. Led by senior management at Huge, this intimate 2 day training program teaches participants how to employ user-centric management practices to transform all aspects of their business in order to meet user needs and survive in the digital economy.
Recommended Participants
This course is designed for executives with some familiarity with digital and need expert, practical guidance in running effective digital initiatives and enhancing business performance.
October, 2012 ($3,000) Apply.Subject Areas
- Organizing and managing digital teams
- Innovating in traditional environments
- Creating and monetizing user bases
- Hiring and retaining digital talent
- Making the right technology investments
- Increasing the value of products and services
Customized training and idea forums.
Huge provides training and education solutions tailored to meet the unique business needs of our clients or to address specific subjects. This can include assembling experts for inspirational idea forums, running onsite courses in digital business management and user-centric design, or seminars spanning the full range of Huge's capabilities and services. Members of Huge's leadership team are also available to speak about a wide range of digital topics.
Case Study: United Nations Social Media Bootcamp
Huge developed a social media bootcamp program for over 200 United Nations communications professionals. The event, hosted at Barnard College, brought together senior UN officials and communications managers for a day of training and discussion about advancing the United Nations' communications objectives using social media. The program featured lectures from industry experts as well as hands-on working sessions.
