UX / UI Product Design
Alumni Stories
Life After Graduation From a Product Design Bootcamp
Have you ever wondered what it takes to land your first design industry job after graduation from a product design bootcamp? We asked five Flatiron School grads to share their experiences and advice.
Tech Trends
User Personas in UX Design: When Are They Useful?
Some designers view personas as a key tool for inspiring empathy for your users, while others argue that they’re overrated and unnecessary. What are some common problems with user personas, and how can designers ensure they’ve created one that’s useful?
Tech Trends
What Do Designers Use Figma For?
Figma is by far the most popular software in the design industry today. But how does Figma fit into the workflow of a professional product designer?
Tech Trends
What Do Product Designers and UX Designers Do?
Both product designers and UX designers are in high demand, and both share responsibility for a successful journey when customers navigate a digital product. Is there a difference between the roles?
Alumni Stories
Fabien Cartal: Sales to Product Design
“I love Product Design. I feel incredibly lucky to have pursued this field and it was what I had hoped for.”
Alumni Stories
Eric Saber: Professional Organizer to Product Designer
“If you have the right mindset, a good eye, and a strong desire to learn, you can make your design dreams come true. I pinch myself every day that I get to do this for a living!”
Alumni Stories
Alisha Murray: Fashion To Product Design
“Working as a product designer has been so fulfilling. I have found the career that fulfills parts of me that I wasn't using in retail.”