Education
Weekly Whiteboard Challenges
Join me for a weekly whiteboard challenge, where I'll present a new challenge and show the process of solving and presenting it, just like you would for a job interview.
Online UX Classes
Learn UX live with me as we go through everything you'll need to know in order to be a successful UX designer in a professional, well paid job!
Office Hours
Regular office hours (check the calendar) will be available to ask questions, review work, and talk about anything related to design.
One on One Mentorship
Interested in direct learning, perfect for reviewing your design work, portfolio, and beyond? Set up a time and let's design some magic!
Career Planning
Figuring out your next steps as a UX designer, or entering the field? Learn expert advice to advance your career permanently and get the job of your dreams.
Student Testimonials
Assistant Product Manager, eCommerce - L'Oreal
"James was my mentor throughout my UX design journey at Springboard and I can not speak more highly of him. I've never had a mentor/teacher that cared about my success the way James has. I could see how passionate he is not just for product design, but for his commitment to investing in the future of UX as he brings out the best in his students. I truly feel that I have become a better Product Manager and UX Designer all thanks to James." - Graduated July 2021
UX Researcher - Acorn
"James is great as a mentor. He is very good at explaining difficult concepts and his feedback helped immensely in improving my design skills and understanding complex topics. " - Graduated Dec. 2020
Digital Analyst - Adidas
James showed expert knowledge in UX design along with his strong ability to teach. He was able to adjust teaching methods for each student and provide me with the best learning experience. He is able to transition the lessons to the students desires and goals in order to provide them with the most out of his mentorship. I think James is a well-rounded mentor from both his expertise and experiences to his teaching methods. I would recommend him to anyone because he always puts his student’s interests first. - Graduated April 2019
Senior UX Writer - Hotjar
James is a wonderful instructor and mentor. He helped guide me through tricky customer research, product feature planning, and UX design for a mobile app concept I was working on. Beyond hands-on instruction, James was flexible, easy to collaborate with, and very generous with his time. He truly believes in helping others succeed and reach their goals. - Graduated Feb. 2018
Product Management (coming soon!)
Intro to Product Management
Everything you ever needed and wanted to learn about beginning a career in Product Management! This course (coming soon) will cover everything from designing a product from scratch to MVP, managing the product development teams, and beyond.
Mastering Product Management
What comes after MVP? How do you grow a product once it's achieved product market fit? Product Management Mastery (coming soon) will teach in-depth philosophical and practical application of how to succeed as a senior to executive-level Product Manager!