The design school of the future

An invite-only masterclass on becoming a UI/UX designer, finding new opportunities for growth and kickstarting your career.

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Applications for the next cohort will open in June 2021.

The program

More than just design

We'll start with design tools but you'll discover mindset, frameworks and skills that will benefit you for years to come.

What you will learn

What is design? Discover the depths of the design process & how to apply it
Fundamentals of color, layout, design process, visual design & prototyping
The tools of the trade including Figma, Webflow, ProtoPie etc.
How to validate features, conduct competitive analysis & user research
How to interact with design managers, stakeholders and get feedback
Communication skills and articulation, even if you consider yourself an introvert
How to build a personal brand, get opportunities & make more money
How to write effective case studies & build a portfolio that converts
The fundamentals of freelancing, where to find projects & how to talk to clients
How to evaluate offers & increase the odds of getting into your top companies

Foundation

Month 1
This stage is your orientation: meeting your cohort mates, understanding the history of design & getting your mindset and habits right. Discover the fundamentals of visual design & Figma & get thrown head-first into your first design project. Receive feedback & iterate.

Process

Month 2
Beyond fundamentals, it’s now time for frameworks. Understanding the design process, mental models, research, metrics and product. A mix of case studies & one in-depth assignment to apply theory to practice.

UPSKILL

Month 3
Conceptualize your final capstone project to apply everything you've learnt. This stage also focusses on personal brand, preparing case studies with your projects so far and how to start finding opportunities – freelance, internships & full time roles.

GRADUATe

Once a cohort member...
Always a cohort member. Our alumni is invited to return to future cohorts as designers in residence or as alumni mentors. With invitations to social events, dinners and more, you're now a part of 10kdesigners.