# Your Bootcamp

The UX/UI Bootcamp is an intensive program designed for you to get started with UX/UI design. Over 18 weeks, you'll learn everything from user research and wireframing to creating high-fidelity prototypes using industry-standard tools like Figma. You'll dive into designing intuitive interfaces for both web and mobile platforms while building a professional portfolio to showcase your skills.

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### Key Course Information

* **Duration**: 18 weeks (March 10 - July 18, 2025)
* **Schedule**: Three times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 19:00-21:00)
* **Format**: Hybrid learning (online sessions with optional on-site activities)
* **Time commitment**: Approximately 20 hours per week (including sessions and independent work)
* **Learning approach**: Project-based learning
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### Course Structure

This course follows a project-based learning approach where you'll apply concepts directly through hands-on projects:

1. **User Research Project** - Master research plans, user interviews, personas, and journey maps
2. **Mobile Application Design** - Create empathy maps, task analyses, user flows, and prototypes
3. **Dashboard Design** - Develop a complete web application from research to final presentation

The full curriculum with weekly breakdowns, reading materials, and exercises is available on our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/ReDI-School/ux_ui_bootcamp/).

Each project builds on the previous one, gradually introducing more advanced concepts while reinforcing what you've already learned. The project-based approach ensures that you learn design theory and apply your skills to create user-centered designs.

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### Milestones

The projects are broken down into weekly milestones. Every week, you work on one milestone. This milestone is basically your homework. You finish one part of the project each week and build it over time. You present your weekly milestone in the Coaching Session.

### Weekly Structure

Each week consists of three key session types:

**Monday - Q\&A Session (19:00-21:00)**

* Ask questions about your project and newly learned concepts
* Practice concepts with hands-on activities guided by teachers
* Get support when you're stuck on your project

**Wednesday - Coaching Session (19:00-21:00)**

* Present your weekly project milestones in small groups
* Coaches will provide feedback, guidance, and problem-solving support
* A highly interactive session to ensure you can apply newly learned concepts effectively

**Thursday - Regular Class (19:00-21:00)**

* Teachers will introduce new topics through theory and live demonstrations
* You'll participate in guided exercises and hands-on practice
* At the end of the session, you'll receive your next project milestone

**Between sessions:** You'll work independently on your weekly milestone, spending approximately 14-16 hours per week on design development and self-study.

### On-site Activities

Depending on your location, you'll have different opportunities to participate in on-site activities:

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We offer four on-site community events for the Berlin students throughout the semester.
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For students in NRW, we offer four on-site community events throughout the semester. The Demo Day will be on-site in person in Düsseldorf.
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For the Hamburg students, two sessions during the semester will be in person at [JAKALA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DxRWzW1o2fmK8edE9).
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### What You'll Achieve

By the end of this course, you will:

* Master user research methodologies and create detailed personas
* Develop wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing skills
* Create responsive designs for web and mobile interfaces using Figma
* Understand UX/UI design principles and best practices
* Build a professional portfolio showcasing your design projects
* Be prepared for internships as UX Designer, UI Designer, or User Experience Researcher

### Graduation Requirements

To successfully graduate from the course, you'll need to:

* Attend at least 80% of the sessions (we have a camera-on policy)
* Complete and submit all projects
* Actively participate in coaching sessions

Are you ready to dive into user experience and interface design? Let's begin by reviewing how we collaborate on the next page!

### Mini Challenge 🙌

* [ ] Review your projects in [GitHub](https://github.com/ReDI-School/ux_ui_bootcamp/).
* [ ] Review the concepts in your [Student Hub](../1.-project).
