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Product Design
Our full-time program. Become a product designer
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Why Product Design?…..………………………………..…..…...1

Program Overview………………………………………….………...2
Curriculum ……………..…………………………………………….....4
Pre-work: Product Design……………….…………………….....4

Phase 1: UX Process………..………………………………….....4

Phase 2: UI Process………..………………………….……….....5

Phase 3: Studio 1………..…………………………..………….....5

Phase 4: Studio 2………..………………………..…………….....6

Phase 5: Portfolio………..…………………….……………….....6

Program Pace & Schedule……………………………………...7

Why Flatiron School?…………………………………………......8
Contact Us………………………………………………………………...9

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Why Product Design?
Our Product Design program will prepare you to become an end-to-end Product
Designer by learning UX and UI design. You will learn to build the functionality
and use cases of digital products such as mobile apps, websites, or software.
UX Design is one of ten in-demand tech skills, according to LinkedIn, making this
a worthy field for any creative looking for their next career move.

This program will give you a strong foundation in Product Designer skills by
focusing on design thinking, user-centered design, and foundational visual
design. You will be prepared for jobs such as:
● UX Designer
● Product Designer
● Full-Stack Design

This program comprises five phases. Phases 1 and 2 teach the fundamental
methods, tools, and principles that guide the UX and UI processes. Phases 3
and 4 includes studio experience through rigorous projects that allow you to
employ your new techniques and skills. And in the final phase, you will pull your
body of work into a portfolio to prepare for entry into the job market.

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Program Overview
User Research
Product design starts with knowing who will use your product and what they
need to accomplish. You will learn the tools and techniques that guide the best
user research methodologies. The Product Design program guides you through
several rounds of practical user research through guided practice and
real-world projects.

Data Analysis
The best product designers interpret data gathered from their research and
generate insights that will drive product features and user interactions. The
Product Design program teaches you how to synthesize research and create
deliverables that help other stakeholders understand users’ needs.

Prototyping
Interactive prototypes give UX/UI professionals a way to get feedback from
real users about whether design choices meet their needs. The Product Design
program walks you through industry-leading software like Figma and Sketch to
create dynamic prototypes for user testing.

User Testing
The only way to know if your design choices meet the needs of users is
through user testing. Every product is different and designed to solve specific
problems. The Product Design program teaches you a set of tools and
strategies to get the most out of your user testing sessions.

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UI Design
Beautiful, well-designed digital products can be a joy to use. An essential step
in the product design process is creating the visual language that users will
find accessible, easy to understand, and attractive. The Product Design
program will teach you how to employ visual design foundations to create
high-fidelity visual mockups using industry-leading tools.

Collaboration
Product designers work alongside other stakeholders in the product design
process. You will help guide a product to success by communicating users’
needs to designers, developers, and business stakeholders at every step of the
product journey. The Product Design program will teach you how to
communicate effectively with peers using design deliverables and to lead
through user-centered principles.

PHASE 1 UX Process

PHASE 2 UI Design

PHASE 3 Studio 1

PHASE 4 Studio 2

PHASE 5 Portfolio

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Curriculum
PRE-WORK

Product Design

All students are required to complete what we call “pre-work” before the start
of class. All students are required to have a working knowledge of the UX and
UI processes by completing pre-work. During pre-work, students prepare for
success by familiarizing themselves with the the tools and processes they will
utilize during the Product Design program.

PHASE 1

UX Process

In Phase 1, students will learn the essential components of the User

Experience Design process, including standard tools, best practices, and
deliverables. Students will learn how to conduct research and interpret
findings and create the assets necessary to communicate their ideas and
insights to other project stakeholders.

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PHASE 2

UI Process

In Phase 2, students will learn the essential components of the User Interface
design process, including standard tools, best practices, and deliverables.
Students will learn the fundamentals of interface design, including design
principles, typography, and design patterns, to create beautiful mockups that
are a joy to view and use.

PHASE 3

Studio 1

In Phase 3, students will apply what they learned about the UX and UI process
to create a complete set of deliverables. Students will begin with a project
brief and deliver research-informed solutions using the product design
process. Students will learn how to talk about their design choices and
communicate users’ needs to other stakeholders.

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PHASE 4

Studio 2

In Phase 4, students will direct a project from start to finish while exploring
essential skills like presentation strategies, effective communication, and
design ethics. This phase will challenge students to meet the complex needs
of a real-world problem.

PHASE 5

Portfolio

In Phase 5, students will create and launch an online portfolio of their best
work. They will author a case study that explains the insights and decisions
they made during the product design process. This program will challenge
students to talk competently about their work and to communicate their
strengths in UX and UI as they prepare to enter the job market.

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Program Pace & Schedule
At Flatiron School, we know that how you choose to study is as integral to your
success as what you’re learning. Paired with our online learning platform,
Canvas, and individualized support, all students have access to a personalized
learning experience.

Learn online. But not alone.

The community at Flatiron School is unmatched - from study groups to peer

projects and Slack check-ins, our students often say their cohort supported
them through the program.

You’ll start the program with a cohort of students, all learning together in a live
lecture format.

Length 15 weeks

Time Commitment 60 hrs/week

Career Services Support Yes

Technical Coach Yes

Live Lectures Yes

Assigned Cohort Yes

Technical Mentorship 1 hr/week

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 Why Flatiron School?
Practical hands-on learning
Get job-ready with practical, hands-on learning. You’ll learn in-demand market
languages and skills, labs, and real-world portfolio development.

Technical mentorship
Named One of the Best
Schedule 1:1s with your instructor to work on technical concepts, plan out your
Coding Bootcamps for Q1
2020 by Career Karma pacing or check in about your program milestones.

Learn in community
You may be learning online, but you’re not alone. You can schedule 1:1s with
your instructor for added guidance.

Campus Experience
If you’re near one of our campuses, pop in to meet up with for a study group
with other students. Learn more about our campus experience and upcoming
Ranked One of the Top programming that you can join.
Coding Bootcamps by
Course Report 1:1 Career Coaching Support
Individual career coach for 180 days after program completion.

Where our grads get hired

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