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While working as a Web Developer for an NGO in Greece, I was given the opportunity to work on a personal project. As someone who is a bit afraid of public speaking, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and conduct a workshop on topics I’m very familiar with, given my interests and academic background as a Frontend Developer. This resulted in me leading a workshop that lasted more than two hours.
The idea behind the workshop was simple: introduce the basics of UI and UX design, show how layout, typography, and color come together, and give everyone a chance to create their own sitemap and wireframes using just pencil and paper—keeping things simple without the need for a laptop. It was interesting to see how people approached sketching differently.
Throughout the session, people were engaged, asked great questions, and weren’t afraid to jump into the exercises, even if it was completely new territory for them. I tried to make the session interactive, giving lots of examples and asking participants for their opinions.
I think, in the end, the workshop turned out to be a success. I received positive feedback from the participants. A woman, who was also a web developer, mentioned that I didn’t seem like someone conducting a workshop for the first time—despite me stating that it was. I was happy with the feedback, and one girl even asked me to share the presentation with her because she really liked it.
Preparation for the workshop took almost a month. I first started with the general structure, then selected and ordered the topics, before diving into designing the presentation—which took the most time. It was a challenge, but I really enjoyed the process, and I’m eager to maybe facilitate another workshop in the future.
