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As half a designer, I don't have a very good-looking portfolio compared to many folks who have a more specialized design career (not that it ...

Aloha! After being laid off from an ops position due to COVID, I've decided to transition into a career as a UX Designer. I don't have any experience and am coming from a background in operations and as an EA/event planner.

Hey there! I'm just switching my career into the UX/UI field, and am currently in the Google Coursera course, but I feel like I need to do a ...

I'm not sure I have an answer for you, but here are my thoughts: I meet with a lot of UX students through ADP and other mentoring platforms. I' ...

1 False_Ad_5024 • 2 yr. ago hey I thought I would give some honest feedback on my experience with a couple of courses, self-learning tactics, and bootcamps. I think its best to remember, when it comes to learning anything new on your own it is going to take some sort of discipline.

20 22 comments New Add a Comment fionnfrigg • 4 yr. ago Self-taught product designer working for large tech companies, here. :wave: I worry boot camps have really been taking advantage of students over the last 3-5 years. Most of them typically charge a lot of money and graduating from a program doesn't ensure you a job.

I've been looking into expanding my degree/knowledge and realized that UI design is probably the next best step to take. I'm also interested in UX design, although …

WebUX design Bootcamps? I'm interested in beginning a new career in UX design. I've done a lot of research, but I'm still not sure about which program is best for me. Right now I'm …

8 CuteGirlyVoice • 1 yr. ago Thanks for this! I am considering enrolling in CF very soon and knowing that you got a job after is inspiring. I already had the mindset to do “extra”work on top of whatever CF will teach me. I think CF will just give me a solid foundation to start with. May i ask how difficult was it to find a job? 2

Here are your options for learning UX and UI (digital) design in Chicago: StartUp Institute (8-week bootcamp) Starter League (part-time design courses) …

Great community. I've taken their Design Systems Bootcamp. I would recommend their UX/UI Design Bootcamp since you are starting out. A lot of students …

3 zefram • 9 yr. ago Tough question. I can't speak to which is the best UX bootcamp, especially since I'm not a hiring manager, but I can give you some perspective on General Assembly 's 10-week program in NYC (full-time course, 2 instructors + 1 resident designer per 25-person class).

It's a skill that is critical. Also, to be a good UX Designer, you really have to have that balance of good design chops with a solid strategy ...

I would recommend their UX/UI Design Bootcamp since you are starting out. A lot of students have landed jobs after completing the BootCamp.

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Btw i have done both...and i personally feel i have gotten better design education from free online materials than college and bootcamp combined ...

I'm interested in beginning a new career in UX design. I've done a lot of research, but I'm still not sure about which program is best for ...

Currently, I'm in the process of researching various online boot camps and have heard a lot about General Assembly, Designlab, and Springboard.

I'm ready to work hard, build a great portfolio, and job hunt tenaciously. Seems great, but I'm nervous. In your opinion, can UX/UI designers ...

I definitely think getting a handle on things like figma, whimsical, adobe, to prep for a ux cert is good but also qualitative research methods ...