Beginner’s Guide to Modern Interfaces with v8UI in Max 9

Membership plan: Getting Started | Topics: Sound Design

Course overview

This workshop introduces design fundamentals for user interfaces using modern Javascript with the v8UI object in Max 9. You will go over Javascript concepts required to create an interactive UI object in Max along with the basics of colour theory and interaction design concepts, such as visual hierarchy, in order to create interfaces that communicate and appeal to the audience.

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of user interface (UI) design, including color theory and interaction design principles such as visual hierarchy.
Gain proficiency in using modern JavaScript with the v8UI object in Max 9 to develop interactive UI elements.
Learn the core JavaScript concepts needed to create custom, dynamic UI objects in Max.
Create interfaces that effectively communicate and engage audiences by applying design and interaction best practices.

Who is this course for?

Designers and developers interested in building custom user interfaces within Max 9 using JavaScript.
Artists, creative coders, and technologists looking to enhance their UI design skills and create visually appealing and functional interfaces.

Course content

Watch back the recording of the workshop here

Workshop Recording

Requirements

An Internet Connection

Meet your instructor

Estevan Carlos Benson is a California-based artist/professor at the University of Southern California and Art Center College of Design. He has composed for independent films, created musical tools, taught interaction design, and developed web technologies. You'll find him often giving workshops at various institutions on sound and ethnomusicology. You'll find him online with his projects, WVFRM.com and XILITLA.