Northwestern UX/UI Boot Camp

In today’s technology-driven world, phrases like “responsive design” and “user-friendly interface” have become increasingly important across industries. It’s no surprise that User Experience Researcher and UI Designer are among the top 100 best jobs in America with a projected growth rate of 19% and 27% respectively.*

Now more than ever, companies need innovative thinkers with the ability to transform their businesses through optimized interfaces and seamless user experiences.

*http://money.cnn.com/gallery/pf/2017/01/05/best-jobs-2017/

• Get hands-on training and instruction in high-demand UX/UI design methodology, user-centric design research, design thinking, visual prototyping and wireframing, interface design, storyboarding, visual design theory, web prototyping with HTML5 and CSS, interaction design with JavaScript and jQuery, and more.*
• Maintain your work or college schedule by studying part-time, only three days a week, with convenient evening hours through our remote classroom experience in partnership with edX.
• Apply what you’ve learned toward building a comprehensive portfolio of projects ranging from AI sketches to mobile-responsive web layouts.
• Tap into our wide range of career-planning services to help you succeed in the field.

What Students Receive

• Through immersive instruction and complex projects, students learn both the theory and tools used by modern designers, employing user-centered design and creative tools to build compelling designs and user experiences.
• Individuals gain access to a tutor network, allowing them to get help both inside and outside the classroom.
• Students are equipped with the technical skills needed to be competitive in the fields of user experience research and user interface design.
• Those working to change career paths receive extensive career-planning assistance, including portfolio reviews, resume and social media profile support, career content and practice sessions, 1:1 career coaching, soft skills training, and more.
• Students will also gain industry insights through Tech Talks—quarterly virtual panels with local industry professionals.
• Students will receive a certificate from Northwestern University, showcasing their accomplishments to future employers.

Dynamic Curriculum

Through this engaging, part-time program, students develop the skills and confidence to join the ranks of industry-shaping creative professionals. The curriculum covers*:

User-Centric Design Research:

• Qualitative and Quantitative Research Practices
• Information Architecture and Flow
• User Need Identification
• User Experience Interviewing
• Persona Creation
• Insight Synthesis

Visual Prototyping and Wireframing:

• Adobe XD
• InVision
• Google Slides
• Storyboarding
• Decision Mapping
• Decision Flow Diagrams

User Interface Development:

• Atomic Design
• UI Grids and Composition
• Color Theory
• Heuristic Evaluation
• Typography
• Interaction Design and Iconography

Web Prototyping:

• HTML/CSS
• GitHub
• Bootstrap
• JavaScript
• jQuery

*The material covered is subject to change. Our academic team adjusts to the market demand.

Part-Time Schedule

• 24-week program
• Classes held three weekdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
• Explore dates and locations