UX/UI Design Bootcamp

• Introduction to UX Design: Dive into usability and user experience basics, explore ethical issues, and learn key psychological principles. You'll also learn about design processes like User-Centered and Human-Centered Design, Design Thinking, Agile, and Scrum, along with using tools like Figma.

• Project 1 - User Research: Define your research objectives, choose the right methods, and conduct user interviews and surveys. You'll apply what you've learned in real-world usability tests.

• Project 2 - Mobile Application: Start with competitive analysis, then move on to designing wireframes and prototypes for iOS and Android platforms. You'll refine your designs based on comprehensive usability testing.

• Project 3 - Web Application: From initial user research to the final presentation, develop your web application with thorough wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing, ensuring every element meets user needs.

• Project 4 - Job Readiness: In the final project, you create a powerful LinkedIn profile, CV, and portfolio, work on a design challenge, and learn how to apply for your first job.

• Project-Based Learning: Over 18 weeks, engage with four distinct projects, each spanning four weeks. Work independently and receive ongoing feedback from coaches and peers.

• Weekly Milestones: Commit 14 hours each week to a specific milestone, utilizing new concepts to enhance your project's development.

• Weekly Sessions: Participate in three weekly sessions: an Input session for learning new concepts, a Peer-to-Peer session for exchanging feedback, and a Support session for guidance from coaches.

• English Proficiency: You need to be fluent in understanding and speaking English.

• Time Commitment: You should commit to at least 20 hours per week, including classes and self-study, and maintain at least 80% attendance to graduate.

• Industry Focus: You should have an understanding of the UX/UI labor market and be aiming for a career in this field.

• Independent Work: You are expected to work independently on projects, dedicating about 14 hours each week to this effort.

• What does a UX designer actually do?

• What is the difference between UX and UI?

• An intro course to UX/UI

Upon completing the bootcamp, you achieved the following:

Hard Skills:

• Figma Mastery: You mastered Figma, becoming proficient with this crucial design tool.

• Expertise in User Research: You developed robust skills in conducting user research and creating detailed personas to deeply understand user needs.

• Advanced Design and Prototyping: You became skilled in wireframing, prototyping, and conducting usability tests to refine user interactions.

• Proficiency in Visual Design: You learned essential visual design principles and applied accessibility standards.

Soft Skills:

• Effective Communication: You became adept at clearly articulating design decisions.

• Strong Collaboration: You honed your ability to give and receive feedback effectively and work collaboratively in team settings.

• Creative Problem Solving: You excelled at identifying user pain points and devising innovative, practical solutions.

Career Readiness:

• You are prepared for internships as UX Designer, UI Designer, and User Experience Researcher, equipped with the skills needed for successful internships in the tech industry.

• Career & Soft Skills Workshops, Company Visits

• ReDI Mentorship Program (mentors in the IT industry)

• ReDI Talent Pool (job listing platform)

• Further Online Learning resources such as SkillBuild self-paced eLearning (by IBM & ReDI)