Targeted at software professionals who are new to design or mostly self taught, this fast-paced, hands-on workshop presents the essentials of UX design. Participants work together in teams to design a simple mobile app by applying efficient, practical user-centered tools and techniques. The twist: This workshop assumes less-than-ideal circumstances (very little time), and that you will need to persuade your team, managers, and clients to accept your design ideas—with something other than personal opinion.