University of New Hampshire UI/UX Design Bootcamp

Learn online from an industry-driven curriculum, and build a standout design portfolio.

Format

100% online

Learn on your own time

Duration

9 months, 10 hrs/wk

Finish early by putting in more hours

Apply by

July 26, 2021

Cohort starts August 2, 2021

Fit learning into your life, with a team that has your back

In this 100% online program, you study remotely on your own terms with the help of an expert mentor, student advisor, and career coach—all of whom are invested in your success.

What you'll receive

  • 1:1 Mentorship: Have weekly guided calls with your personal mentor, an industry expert.
  • Dedicated Student Advisor: Get help with crafting study plans and regular check-ins to help you stay accountable.
  • 1:1 Career coaching: Career-focused course material is paired with personal coaching calls to help you land your dream job

Visual Design Principles

  • Visual hierarchy
  • Color theory
  • Negative & implied space
The bootcamp covers ~400 hours of course work, with a combination of lectures, readings, projects, and career resources that are geared towards industry best practices. Additionally, you will get access to 300+ hours of optional coursework and projects in case you want to switch careers into UI/UX Design in less than a year.

UI Foundations 

  • UI principles, elements, & patterns
  • Material & iOS design
  • Design systems & style guides

Study in-demand design skills

UI Best Practices

  • Interaction behavior
  • Brand platforms
  • Designing for different states

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Is this program right for you?

Do you have an eye for design? Do you like to make things beautiful, organized, and user friendly? If so, this program is right for you!

Learn from the best in the industry

UNH is the flagship research university of New Hampshire, and has been ranked one of the 50 best public universities in the nation and a top-100 “best college for your money”. (Source)

In this fully online UI/UX Design Bootcamp, you will learn on your own time, from the comfort of your home. Finish early by putting in more time per week, without being tied down by class schedules. You will receive a certificate of completion from UNH on graduating.

Build a unique project portfolio that showcases your UI and UX skills

In addition to UI-exercises throughout the program, you'll complete 4 portfolio projects, including a design sprint - where you will rapidly cycle through the entire design process in one week. You'll also have the option to be matched with a real company to complete a 40-hour industry design project.

  • Identify a customer problem to solve
  • Conduct competitive research
  • Sketch, design, and build a prototype

  • Perform usability testing and identify improvements

While working on your portfolio projects, you'll:

Learn with an industry expert in your corner

Having a personal mentor will help you build your skills faster and advance your personal growth.
Get feedback on projects, discuss blockers, and refine your career strategy.
Weekly 1:1 video calls
Accountability
Your mentor will help you stay on track so you can achieve your learning goals.
Unlimited mentor calls
Get additional 1:1 help from other mentors in our community, at no extra cost.
Earl Friedberg
UX Lead
Shyamala Prayaga 
Interaction Designer
Elsa Ho
UX Researcher
Ali Rushdan Tariq
Sr. Product Designer

Special Topics 

  • Product types
  • Psychology of design
  • The product lifecycle

Prototyping and Testing

  • Building prototypes
  • Usability testing
  • Prototype iteration

Low & High Fidelity Design

  • Sketching & wireframing
  • Accessible designs
  • High fidelity mockups

Foundations of Design

  • Design Thinking 
  • Tools: Sketch, Figma, & Adobe XD
  • UI vs. UX design

Conducting & Synthesizing Research 

  • UX research methods
  • Usability heuristics & testing
  • Personas & empathy maps

Effective Collaboration 

  • Design Sprints
  • Presenting to stakeholders
  • Working with developers

Springboard alums work at over 47% of the Fortune 100 companies

  • Learn on your own time: No need to quit your job. View lessons and work on projects on your schedule.

  • Get unlimited 1:1 mentor support: Meet weekly with your personal mentor, with as many additional calls as you need.

  • Build study plans that work for you: Complete the course sooner by putting in more hours per week.

Prerequisites:

All backgrounds are welcome as long as you can demonstrate strong visual skills, creativity, and clear communication.

The admissions process:

  1. Submit your application

  2. Interview with an Admissions Director

  3. Join the program



Course start dates

The UI/UX Design Bootcamp is a 9-month, fully online program. Most students devote 10 hours a week to complete the course. You can complete the course earlier by putting in more time per week.

The next cohort starts:

Oct 5th, 2020

Deadline for applications: 

Sep 28th, 2020

Secure your spot now. Seats are limited, and we accept applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.

What is included in the course tuition?

  • 400+ hr online, industry-vetted curriculum
  • Weekly 1:1 video calls with your mentor
  • 1:1 career coach calls
  • Resume and portfolio reviews
  • 1-on-1 mock interviews

More questions about the program?

Email our Admissions team at unh-bootcamps@springboard.com.. They will help you think through the decision and determine if the bootcamp is right for you.

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