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from Jeff Humble
Dear Reader,
I'll make this quick so you can get back to your family.
I got you a little something for the holidays. 🎁
It's a FREE course all about UX strategy.
The course is an hour-long YouTube playlist consisting of nine quick videos. You can watch it whenever your uncle starts talking about politics.
Enjoy! 🎄☃️🦝
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Have a lovely start to 2024! 🥂
Jeff Humble |
The Fountain Institute is an independent online school that teaches advanced UX & product skills.
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