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Welcome to ReDI's UX/UI Bootcamp πŸš€

UX/UI Bootcamp

Here, you can find an overview of the ReDI Full Stack bootcamp projects. The repo contains four projects, which are at the core of this bootcamp.

  • Are you a new volunteer? Take a look at our Volunteer Guide for some practical tips on how to get started!
  • Are you a new student? Be sure to get started with our Welcome Guide to see how to prepare for your first session and beyond!

The Bootcamp

ReDI's UX/UI Bootcamp is a part-time (20 hours per week) bootcamp lasting for 18 weeks. It focuses on UX/UI design and aims to support participants in preparing for an Internship in the industry.

Our learning approach builds on learning by doing. Students work on three hands-on projects throughout the bootcamp. Each project lasts 4 weeks and contains 3 Milestones plus a Bonus Milestone. We aim to be as close as possible to a real work environment where juniors receive deliverables, work on them, run into issues, seek support, and present their solutions to seniors. Students work in peer-to-peer sessions, in small groups with coaches, and in input sessions with experts. However, the majority of the workload is the actual project work where students individually progress their project by working on the weekly milestone.

Overview

ReDI's UX/UI Bootcamp curriculum consists of 4 projects spread over 18 weeks. In the following diagram, you'll find the sequence of all the modules included: User Research Mobile Application Web Application Career

Learning goals

If you follow the program, you'll learn the following skills:

  • Design tools proficiency Figma, FIGJAM, Miro
  • User research and persona creation
  • Wireframing and prototyping
  • Interaction design and usability testing
  • Visual design principles and accessibility
  • Communication: Ability to articulate design decisions
  • Collaboration: Give and receive feedback. Work with peers
  • Problem-solving: Identifying user pain points and devising creative solutions. Commitment to crafting user-friendly designs that meet project requirements.

1. Project: User Research

User Research

Welcome to your Bootcamp. In your first project you will learn the basics of user research. You will learn about research planning, user interviews and usability testing.

Learning Goals: By the end of this module, you should have a familiarity with and a basic understanding of the following:

  • Research Planning: You learn to define your research objectives and choose the right methods.
  • User Interviews: You conduct user interviews.
  • Usability Testing: You'll apply what you've learned in real-world usability tests.

Link to Project: 01_user_research

2. Project: Mobile Application

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.

Learning Goals: By the end of this module, you should have a familiarity with and a basic understanding of the following:

  • Prototyping mobile applications
  • Wireframing low and mid-fidelity
  • Usability Testing
  • Empathy Map
  • Task Analysis and User flows

Link to Project: 02_mobile_application

3. Project: Web Application

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.

Learning Goals: By the end of this module, you should have a familiarity with and a basic understanding of the following:

  • Prototyping web applications
  • Wireframing low, mid and high fidelity
  • Usability Testing

Link to Project: 03_web_application

4. Project: Career Preparation

Career

In the final project, you create a powerful LinkedIn profile, CV, and portfolio, work on a case study, and learn how to apply for your first job.

Learning Goals: By the end of this module, you should have a familiarity with and a basic understanding of the following:

  • LinkedIn: Create and optimize a LinkedIn profile based on industry feedback.
  • CV: Update and refine your CV with professional feedback.
  • Professional Identity: Sharpen and articulate a clear professional identity.
  • Case Study: Complete and review a case study to showcase technical skills.
  • Application Process: Understand and navigate the job application process.
  • Mock Interview: Participate in a mock interview to receive feedback and improve performance.

Link to Project: 04_career

Graduation! What's next?

The final stage is graduation! If you fulfill all requirements (you find them here: TBD), you will receive your certificate. Now, it is time to apply for internships, further improve your skillset, and prepare for the job market. ReDI will assist you in this phase as well, but the responsibility is still on you. Check out our Talent Success Offers (LINK) for further support.

Keep on Learning and Preparing: Your journey towards a junior position is most likely not over yet. We encourage you to further sharpen your skills for the job profile you aim for. We will share further projects and resources you can use to continue preparing for your career while you apply.

Resources

ReDI School Website - Gitbook

Evaluation

During each project, coaches will individually monitor your work. Students finish one milestone each week. Coaches give feedback and support in the Monday Support Session. However, the milestones are not evaluated.

Students hand in their projects at the end of each project cycle. The deliverables per milestone are relevant for the evaluation. Remember that the learning objectives are more important than the completeness of your project.

At the end of your project, you present your work to the coaches and will receive feedback. Before this session, you will need to reflect and self-evaluate against the learning objectives. In this feedback session, you will validate your self-evaluation with your coaches. If some objectives have not been met, the coaches may recommend proceeding to achieve the missing learning objectives, which could involve continuing with the current project (more time) or doing a complementary project. Remember that everyone learns at their own pace, and it is important to gradually acquire the skills associated with the learning objectives. Your coaches and peers are there to support you.

Final words

Mastering UX & UI design is a challenging journey, but with the right resources and guidance, it's definitely achievable. This curriculum is designed to support your ambition. Feel free to use it to your advantage. If you find any areas for improvement, please let us know or contribute with a pull request. Best of luck on your path, and happy crafting!

Contributors

A big thank you to everyone who is contributing to this repository. We gradually add the contributors.

Ahlam Hamdan
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Angelo Gulina

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Yechiela Pojanamesbaanstit

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Helia Einbakhsh

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Ahlam Hamdan

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Aswin

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Willem

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