Join us
Profile image for EJ M.

EJ Makela

Minneapolis MN United States

Distinctions

Master Class Certificates Earned

Design for Adaptabil

Design for Adaptability: Component-Driven Information Architecture

View certificate
Design Patterns for

Design Patterns for AI UX

View certificate
Human-Centered Desig

Human-Centered Design for AI

View certificate
How to Design with a

How to Design with and for Artificial Intelligence

View certificate
The Importance of Em

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in UX

View certificate
How To Design Experi

How To Design Experiences for AI

View certificate
Conversation Design:

Conversation Design: Practical Tips for AI Design

View certificate
AI-Powered UX Design

AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career

View certificate
How to Design for Ci

How to Design for Civic Life

View certificate
How to Manage Person

How to Manage Personal UX Maturity

View certificate
How to Create Comple

How to Create Complex Tables Users Love: A UI Designer's Guide

View certificate
Complex UI Design: P

Complex UI Design: Practical Techniques

View certificate
Introduction to Digi

Introduction to Digital Accessibility

View certificate
The Power of Storyte

The Power of Storytelling in UX

View certificate
How to Design Engagi

How to Design Engaging Products: Insights from Fortnite's UX

View certificate
Exclusive: Design fo

Exclusive: Design for a Better World, a Discussion with Don Norman

View certificate
How to Build a Succe

How to Build a Successful Portfolio

View certificate
User Journey Mapping

User Journey Mapping for Better UX

View certificate
Games UX: Process an

Games UX: Process and Pipeline Deep Dive

View certificate
How to Use User Rese

How to Use User Research to Design the Best Products and Services

View certificate
Beyond Design: Pract

Beyond Design: Practical Tips for Freelancing & Creating Your Brand

View certificate
Games UX Foundations

Games UX Foundations: Starter Edition

View certificate

Courses EJ Makela Is Taking

User Experience: The Beginner’s Guide
Closes in
14
days
booked

How to Create a UX Portfolio
Closes in
8
days
booked

Design for the 21st Century with Don Norman
Closes in
2
days
booked

Design Thinking: The Ultimate Guide
Closes in
13
days
booked

UI Design Patterns for Successful Software
Closes in
1
days
2
hrs
36
mins
55
secs
booked

Mobile UX Design: The Beginner's Guide
Course closed
Re-opens in a few weeks
booked

Agile Methods for UX Design
Closes in
2
days
booked

Mobile UX Strategy: How to Build Successful Products
Closes in
3
days
booked

Membership Certificate

EJ Makela’s Certificate of membership

Local Groups

Community Influencer

Community Influencer distinction

Contribute meaningfully to discussions at least 10 times to be awarded this distinction. Discussions are member-only forums where designers can debate real-life problems and get answers. You can gain one meaningful contribution by either starting a new thread, posting a comment, or replying to one—as long as it contains at least 10 words.

Local Group Member

Local Group Member distinction

Join a Local Group to be awarded this distinction. Local Groups are a great way for networking with designers in your city.

Local Leader

Local Leader distinction

Take up the position of Local Leader in an Local Group to be awarded this distinction. Local Leaders are the core of Local Groups and help organize meet-ups for designers to meet, network and discuss with one another in their local town or city.

Meet-up Organizer

Meet-up Organizer distinction

Organize a meet-up for any Local Group to be awarded this distinction. Local Group meet-ups are great opportunities for designers to meet and network, and are free for both members and non-members to attend.
Find Local Groups near me

Social Impact Award

Social Impact Award distinction

Contribute meaningfully to discussions at least 50 times to be awarded this distinction. Discussions are member-only forums where designers can debate real-life problems and get answers. You can gain one meaningful contribution by either starting a new thread, posting a comment, or replying to one—as long as it contains at least 10 words.

New to UX Design? We’re Giving You a Free ebook!

The Basics of User Experience Design

Download our free ebook The Basics of User Experience Design to learn about core concepts of UX design.

In 9 chapters, we’ll cover: conducting user interviews, design thinking, interaction design, mobile UX design, usability, UX research, and many more!

A valid email address is required.
310,732 designers enjoy our newsletter—sure you don’t want to receive it?