Published in Bootcamp·1 day agoMeet Oliver: From Marketer to Web Designer at Mayo ClinicWe recently sat down with UX Academy graduate Oliver Tolman, now a Web Designer at Mayo Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Although Oliver began his career in television and radio in New York City, he soon found his way into marketing at a tech startup in Portland. So how did he…Web Design5 min readWeb Design5 min read
Published in UX Planet·2 days agoMicrocopy Matters: The UX Designer’s Guide to Writing Better CopyMicrocopy is a term used for the small pieces of content that appears on digital interfaces, from calls to action to disclaimers assuring users that their personal information won’t be shared. While this might seem like the responsibility of marketers or content managers, these tiny pieces of text play a…UX8 min readUX8 min read
Published in UX Planet·3 days ago2022 Holiday Gift Guide for UI/UX Designers and CreativesEvery year around the holidays we like to spotlight products that are making a positive impact on the lives of our product design community. From must-have new tech products, to UX/UI design specific tools, to game-changing office supplies — this comprehensive gift guide is sure to spark some wishlist additions. …UX7 min readUX7 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Nov 28How To Become A UX Designer (Updated for 2023)Looking for a creative career that combines problem-solving and human empathy with an upper level salary? Consistently rated among the top 25 careers by Glassdoor, user experience (UX) design is a rapidly-growing field, with an estimated global value of $180 billion. The best part? It’s only getting bigger, as technology…UX10 min readUX10 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Nov 9Meet Maanasa: From Graphic Designer to Product Designer at SpotifyYou’ll spend a third of your life working — which is a big part of why there’s a movement of people reimagining their careers in pursuit of more meaning and purpose. This desire to impact real-world problems is what brought Maanasa, a graphic designer, into the world of UX/UI design. …UX6 min readUX6 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Nov 4What Does a UI Designer Do?User Interface (UI) Designers are responsible for the look and feel of a product, website, or app. They work with teams of product managers, UX designers, and developers to create high-fidelity screens and prototypes that represent how the product will look and function once it’s released to the public. But…UX7 min readUX7 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Oct 26Adeline Shares Her UX Academy Foundations ExperienceBefore enrolling in UX Academy Foundations, Adeline felt directionless in her career. In a short span, she jumped around to several industries and companies — working in education, food and beverage, to information technology and finance with companies like First Code Academy, Uber, and Morgan Stanley. Shortly after starting a…UX5 min readUX5 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Oct 21Top UX Design Communities to Join (Including Slack & Discord Channels)Learning a new skill like UX/UI design is not easy. You’ll have lots of questions, and you won’t be able to do it all on your own. And that’s okay! We should be able to lean on one another. Maybe you have a question about how to use a new…UX8 min readUX8 min read
Published in UX Planet·Oct 20How to Create a UX Design Portfolio: Tips & Examples to Help You Stand OutAs a UX designer, your design portfolio is your best marketing tool. It’s a visual resume that not only helps you land your first job in the field of UX/UI design, but also grow and uplevel your career trajectory. Your UX portfolio can be used to demonstrate your UX and…UX10 min readUX10 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Oct 17Product Design Skills: What Hiring Companies Are Looking ForOne of the most challenging aspects of moving into a new career field is knowing what skills you have to master before you can land your first job, versus what skills are nice-to-haves. We recently worked with 64 professional designers — all of whom mentor UX/UI design students through Designlab…UX8 min readUX8 min read
