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2024 Session 1:
May 19 - June 29
2024 Session 2:
July 7 - August 17
2024 program:
Applications are closed
Bootcamp course + internship.
Enhance your UX & UI design skills through meticulously crafted projects tailored for industry relevance. Elevate your career with a compelling portfolio that showcases your expertise and creativity.
Session 1:
Lisbon
Closed
Cape Town
Not available
Session 2:
Lisbon
Not available
Cape Town
Not available
2024 Session 1:
May 19 - June 29
2024 Session 2:
July 7 - August 17
2024 program:
Applications are closed
Experience studying and interning in UX and UI Design, focusing on the process of bringing human-centered design to life through understanding the history of UX, what design means in tech products today, how to do user testing and research, and implementing your design in the real world. Your work on the course and in the internship can form the foundation of your portfolio after you graduate.
Design as a Discipline
Learn the theoretical basis of aesthetics, ethics and the role of the designer. Get a brief history of UX and UI.
Here you’ll learn about moral design and ethics in practice. We’ll address sustainability core principles in relation to UX and UI. The class will address questions like, in what ways has sustainability been considered in design? What is embedded energy? What is the carbon footprint of communication activities?
Principles of Design & Branding
Get to grips with Colour Theory, typography, and the analogue tools of the trade.
User Research & Testing
Find your user and their goals. Learn about user journeys and personas.
UX Writing
Understand information architecture, presenting information in an accessible way and refining your message.
By the end of this section, you should be able to identify a narrative in visual designs, as well as communicate clearly and succinctly with an audience. This section will also cover design briefs, how to write them and what information is needed for a project to begin and progress successfully.
UI Patterns
Apply your understanding of UI and its fundamental patterns in a mock-up project before your internship.
After being introduced to the principles and patterns of the user interface (UI), students will get into groups to do a mock client project in class to prepare for the internship. This project will involve the full product lifecycle, ensuring everyone is ready for the internship to kick off.
The Future of Design
From your portfolio to design trends, staying on top of what’s relevant today makes you highly employable.
Students will design mood boards, understand user emotions and refine client objectives. All of this forms the basis of constructing a portfolio, which is key for presenting in future interviews and demonstrating your abilities and style as a fully-fledged designer.
The industry today.
According to Springboard, demand for UX designers is growing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics points out that the employment rate for web developers and digital designers—which includes UX designers—is expected to grow 23% from 2021-2031, much faster than the average across other industries.
iX Summer combines intensive learning with hands-on application. This is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable, industry-relevant skills and internship experience, along with travel to one of our international campuses.
First 2 weeks
The first two weeks of the program are purely class contact time.
Two hours of live class per day. Live-taught classes are capped at 30 students.
Sets each student up for success in their internship.
For any major. No experience required.
Next 4 weeks
The next four weeks of the program are an internship-class blend.
Guaranteed internship placement with one of our global partner companies.
Continuous support from your manager and teaching team.
More class sessions throughout your internship to cover more advanced material.
A technical skills bootcamp.
Learn from experienced industry experts.
Live-taught classes are capped at 30 students.
Get continuous support from your TAs.
Have in-person workshops and group work with classmates.
A curated global internship.
Choose from a range of scoped projects with one of our partner companies.
Work directly with your manager to get high-impact experience.
Collaborate with iX classmates in a small internship group.
Work hours, meetings and format are determined by your host company.
Continuous support.
A dedicated TA will be assigned to your internship group.
Continue with classes during your internship.
TAs are bound to guaranteed response times to your queries.
iX staff on the ground are available 24/7.
Travel abroad experience.
Learn abroad in either Cape Town or Lisbon.
Your accommodation and co-working space are included.
Major excursions to landmarks are included.
Additional activities are offered throughout the program.
At iX, as a student, you have direct access to industry experts that teach, guide, and mentor you through your bootcamp and internship experience abroad. Here are some previous Teaching Team members in the course.
"As an Associate Professor at CEU University San Pablo in Madrid, I impart knowledge on Design and Communication. A proud graduate of the University of Columbia in New York, specializing in Strategic Communication, I also navigate diverse roles within the Spanish marketing industry, weaving academic insights with real-world experience."
"Today, I’m a Brand Designer in New York, after having worked with some of the world’s biggest recording labels on designs for their products. I’m a graduate of the University of the Arts London where I got my Masters in Visual Communication and Design. I also studied at Tulane University, where I got my Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a double minor in Marketing and Psychology."
iX is designed to be your first step in a successful career.
"It's everything I ever wanted for this summer. I knew I wanted an internship and to learn more design skills, but also wanted to study abroad. I got all of this through iX and made so many great friends so fast."
iXperience
UX & UI Design
2019 - 2019
Berlin, Germany
iX Internship
Vly
2019 - 2019
Berlin, Germany
AVP, XD Associate
Bank of America
2022 - Present
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
"iX has encouraged and inspired me to continue exploring and to push myself to face challenges head on."
iXperience
UX & UI Design
2018 - 2018
Lisbon, Portugal
iX Internship
Juicee
2018 - 2018
Lisbon, Portugal
Design Experience Sr. Analyst
Accenture
2022 - Present
New York, USA
"In class, our instructor taught us how to ask the right questions to understand the user’s interaction with a product. I’m now getting to use those skills at my internship to be able to empathize with users and understand where the app is and isn’t working. It’s this hands-on approach taking theory to a professional environment that makes me feel like I’m growing at my internship."
iXperience
UX & UI Design
2016 - 2016
Cape Town, South Africa
iX Internship
Barclays Africa Group Limited
2016 - 2016
Cape Town, South Africa
User Experience Designer
IBM
2019 - 2021
Austin, Texas, USA
Session 1:
May 19 - June 29
Session 2:
July 7 - August 17
In-person bootcamp with vetted industry experts as teaching teams.
Hybrid internship with 2 in-person meetings a week.
Internship support from teaching teams and iX Staff.
Accommodation and excursions.
Bootcamp class. A 36-hour in-person bootcamp with vetted industry experts as teaching teams.
Internship. We match you with a global company for an in-city internship opportunity. You'll be able to apply what you've learned in the classroom and develop a portfolio, all while receiving ongoing support from your experienced instructors and TAs. Immerse yourself in the operations of a local company, becoming part of the team and gaining valuable, real-world experience.
Career workshops. You will have in-person professional development workshops and community events throughout the six weeks of the program. These can include workshops on adapting to your host city’s working style, the tools of working, how to build your resume and LinkedIn, and how to present
with impact to a live client audience.
Certification. You will receive a certification that you can add to your LinkedIn and resume. *You have to attend 90% of your classes
Lifelong value. iX is with you for life. After the program, get access to the iX Alumni Portal, with networking tools, free courses, paid opportunities and more.
Accommodation. Our accommodation in Lisbon is comfortable, well-equipped and perfect for your needs. Note that each city’s accommodation setup is different, and can change from year to year.
Co-working space. You will have access to a centrally-located co-working space for you and your classmates to work on projects together.
Four official excursions. Four major experiences are included in your program fees - and vary from city to city. You can view the sample schedule on our website for more info. Lisbon
Three - five weekly community and social events. From group dinners to kayaking to paintball, you’ll have lots of planned optional extras to choose from (some are at your own cost).
24/7 health and safety support from iX staff. You can learn more about our health and safety protocols on our website.
Dedicated iX Program Management team. A dedicated iX Program Management team on the ground will accompany you on excursions, design community events and provide general support.
Airport pickup and dropoff. iX provides transport throughout the Sunday of your arrival weekend and the Saturday of your departure weekend.
Tuition: $5,995 + City experience: $6,755
Financial aid available*
