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Designation Labs is an immersive digital design program located in Chicago, IL. Over 12 at-home weeks and 12 in-person weeks, designers learn the full stack of design skills—UX, IxD, and UI; research, practice, and presentation—then put those skills to work for real-world clients and portfolio creation. (View In-Depth Report)
“Your current situation is not your final destination” is much easier said than done. There’s a sense of uncertainty and uneasiness when you decide to launch into a new UX/UI design career—particularly if you’re new to design—but for Janina, taking the plunge was totally worth it.
Watch the full #LifeAtDesignation Interview with Designation alumni, Janina Boyle, who is currently a junior designer at Clique Studios in Chicago.
What did you do before Designation?
I was teaching and doing government work; [mainly] public service, which was basically working in a cubicle, so it was not the most creative or fun job for me to be in.
I knew there was something else I wanted to be doing than that every day.
Why did you choose Designation?
I remember looking at the website and was really nervous thinking, “I don’t have that design background,” but after getting more information, I saw that there was a chance I could actually make this transition, so that was really exciting.
What was your cohort like?
Definitely a lot of artists; there was a former pastry chef, someone who had worked in tech before, a sculptor, a few fine arts people, graphic designers.
We had a good mix, but they were all awesome.
What was the day-to-day like?
It did not feel like a bootcamp for me. It felt like an internship. You’re working with clients, you feel like you’re part of your own agency in a way; you’re interacting with project managers; you’re getting real-life projects that are actually out there getting produced.
It didn’t feel like school or pretend; it was real life, real intense.
What skills do I need to start?
A willingness to learn. Having that drive. I don’t think you can be successful if it’s not something you have a passion for.
Designation is going to give you what you need to learn, but they’re not going to learn it for you. I didn’t have an art, UX or UI background, but none of that mattered because I learned it all through Designation.
Was it all worth it?
It was scary to take that plunge; [it] was something that was unknown, but it was worth it in the end, and I feel like Designation made me the designer I am today.
There’s no way I would have had that opportunity to transition and be so happy as a designer. Just that chance to be a designer, [Designation] gave me that.
If you’re looking to make the transition in to a career in UX/UI design, schedule your commitment-free 15-minute consultation with Designation’s admissions team today!
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Location | Chicago, Online |
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Courses | 18 Week Immersive UX/UI Design Program, Web Design, Web Design, Web Design... View All Courses |
Subjects | UX, UI, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, Axure |
Price | $$$$ |
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