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Honest review of Springboard UX UI Bootcamp 2020
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- My honest review of Springboard 2019-2020.
This video is not sponsored.
I'll talk in detail most common questions about my bootcamp experience.
Thank you for the review. I’m currently in the program and hearing some of the pros and cons was very useful. Would love to hear more about your job search strategy. Looking forward to that video 🙂
Hi as I am thinking to join in this course? What about fee and job guarantee ?
I am seeing this after a year. Did you land a job ?
This was so helpful! Thank you. Would love to hear more about your experience and job search.
Hi Jacqueline! Thank you so much for making this video - I'm between Springboard and DesignLab but I really love the on-demand mentoring offered by Springboard. I'm currently an Astrophysics Ph.D. at UCI looking for a career change so if I go through with this, I'd try to do it while finishing up my current research project so it'd be a big change.
Questions I have:
- How many hours would you say one would have to realistically dedicate to finish in the 9 months? (I'm nervous about balancing my remaining research with the work load from a boot camp)
- Also, if you need to take longer, do you know if they charge extra and if not, do they cut you off from the lessons/resources after 9 months?
- One thing that worries me is how all of the students' portfolios will look cookie-cutter as you said. Do you know if leadership at Springboard is ever open to students doing other projects in place of the ones they offer? My family owns a restaurant with a Wix website but I was thinking I'd love to redesign it using what I would learn.
Apologies for the long comment! Hope you can answer my questions - thank you again for making this video. I hope your career is going well! :)
A good way to practice white boarding challenges is to start with a structure so you can think about what you need to hit before moving on.
The best review so far. Thank you. You touched my concerns, like whiteboarding and design systems.
Congrats on landing a job! A lot of what you describe is kind of what I wished they had for the DS career track program they have. Basically they give you bare bone minimum theoretical stuff. I felt I only really started learning about data science during my first interviews. Great video looking forward to part 2 lol I linked your video to a few other DSC students.
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your story is inspiring and motivating
waiting for more videos
Rice university offers a UX/UI program... and so does eCornell!! Their so much cheaper than Rice!! I’m trying to decide between Digital Marketing ...Ux or cyber security!! As I also have a background in IT!!! Great vid! Thank u for sharing your journey!! I’ll have to check out springboard!! I am also aiming for the healthcare’s industry due to my medical background!! 🌻🍀🦋🌸🌺✌️
I’m doing it from rice too, I hope it’s worth it
@@CreativeexplorerTPT how is your bootcamp at rice university going?
@@jerina3927 I switched to eCornell. I really like it so far
@@TranquilWanderer why did u switch from rice? U didn't like it?
Thanks for sharing! Super helpful :) I look forward to hearing about your job search strategy and networking process!
Congrats on getting through Springboard, it's a really difficult program! I'm about 30% through the curriculum. How did you stay motivated?
I’d love to know this as well!
omg, i'm currently a fashion designer, thinking of switching over to UX / UI!
I studied fashion and worked a little in the industry. I realized it wasn't for me. Hoping to transition to UX.
Thank you for the video! Tough time for me too right now. Fight on!!
I am halfway through my course, any advice you would recommend as I begin looking for jobs?
Thanks for sharing your honest experience. Congratulations on finding a job in your field!
Just uploaded a video about my job search strategy:
watch here, let me know what you think:
ruclips.net/video/0-ZShITnU18/видео.html
Thanks for the sharing and can't wait to see your updates on some job strategy. Btw, I am going to apply for the springboard program : )
But first of all we need a makeup tutorial from you XD you look stunning
Omgsh lolol T^T thank you
It’s not the makeup ;)
The material for the course just comes from other resources online. The career coach help is nice but depends if you want to pay X amount of money for mentors.
Thank you for sharing this! I am looking for a career change as well and I am debating between Springboard and Thinkful. I was wondering for the real client project, was it a group project or individual? And did you have to go through interviews before getting matched with a client? Thank you!
There were a couple of designers to one company. I didn't work with the other designers though because we all go different parts of the app to work on. While my friend, I believe he had to work with other designers on one project. I think it just depends. No, there were no interviews to get matched.
Thank you for sharing! I would be interested in watching another video about your job strategy. I come from a mental health background and I am currently enrolled in the Jan 21 track!
You mentioned how students from bootcamps have similar portfolios. That’s something I want to avoid as well. In addition to the assigned projects apart of the curriculum. Are we able to create our own projects to maybe stand out/differ a bit more?
Wow amazing! Love that you come from a mental health background.
I certainly did! I asked my mentor on the second capstone if I was able to do a project for a small start up company I had reached out to. It fit well with the parameters of the second capstone. He ran it through the people in charge of the curriculum and I was able to get it passed. I would highly recommend it and hope it works out.
@@ohgeezus2 thank you for your insight! This is something I’m going to bring up with my advisor during our first meeting. Can’t wait to see more videos from you! ❤️✨
@@tiffanymelinda2342 how has the UX experience been going? I’m looking to transition from mental health or combine the two. Any tips?
How did you get over the learning curve? Like,what steps did you take? Did you have conversations with your boss about it? We’re the understanding and helpful?
hello, I was wondering if you could shed some light on something springboard has on their site. so to be eligible for their career services, i notice the site mentions that you have to have a bachelor's degree as part of their requirements. Can you confirm this? I met all other requirements but that and i'm pretty bummed.
Hi! I'm a college student about to graduate next month with a BFA in Graphic Design. I've worked on multiple UX case studies and am currently working on my portfolio. Even with that, do you think that I should still go for the Springboard bootcamp? My main motivation is being able to add more to my portfolio, the mentorship, and career assistance. But then, I know you mentioned in another comment that you wouldn't recommend paying $7k for more schooling. Would you say the same for my situation?
Hey! I'm also a Graphic design student looking to get a UX design internship. Did you enter the bootcamp?
Hey! Im in the similar situation.. Did you end up going for the BootCamp?
@@user-vk2ei5ze4y I know you're asking the OG commenter but I wanted to say that I'm currently taking the Google UX design cert. It's $40 a month so its definitely a lot cheaper than all the bootcamps out there. I've seen a lot of people on LinkedIn who majored in Graphic Design, completed the Google UX cert, and are now full time UX Designers (right out of college). That's the direction I'm gonna be taking just because it's much cheaper. Hope this helps.
@@right4smr thanks! How many hours are you spending per day (or week) for that program? How long would you take to complete it? :)
@@right4smr also i do already have a some sort of a ux knowledge as I took a few UX courses while I was in school. (right now I'm polishing my portfolio using my personal & school projects) do you think I can still benefit from google certificate? Is the course for complete beginners?
Hi Jacks, I was wondering if you got your job in UX/UI design in states or Canada ? I'm planning to study remotely in springboard but I need to find job in Vancouver BC so I was wondering if that will be an issue since springboard is located in US, thank you :)
Thank you so much for sharing ! Really helped me out 🌺
You have to make portfolio projects your own. I can see what you mean about the stigma around bootcamp. I recently took a course from School of Motion and was looking at reviews first. Many hiring managers said the quality of work was higher, but all of the portfolios were the exact same.
Could you finish earlier if you were to dedicate 40-50 hours a week? or is there a specific schedule you have to abide by....
You can potentially finish earlier. basically they give you access to all the lessons and you do it on your own time. When you work on assignments you must get approved by your mentor. He she has to sign off on it to move on sometimes. If they need you to redo something that may take some more time. Just something to note when planning your timeline
is it possible to find a ux/ui job without a bootcamp? lets say if you watch udemy courses etc?
I think as long as you have a portfolio that is all that matters.
Interesting Video, Is it true that Springboard UX design bootcamp curriculum uses videos from online videos available for free and not of its own for students learning?
Yes that is true !
Thank you for sharing! I wonder if your experience of applying to Springboard bootcamp was stressful because I saw that they only select 20% of applicants?
That's new to me...They weren't very picky when I applied. It was not stressful at all. All my friends who applied got in.
Lmao they always say that. They also told me congrats we only take 20% of applicants. Let's be real. They take as many as they can get.
@@Brofessor lol for real
i was told this too but i didn't believe it haha
Is there anyone knows is it easy to find a ui/ux designer job in Us? I am going to change my career. I am between Cybersecurity and Ui design. I like ui but I am afraid of not finding a job🤦🏼♀️
In the U.S.? Are you currently not in the states ? It is really about networking and building a strong portfolio. Finding a job in UXUI requires a lot of dedication!
I plan on starting Springboard next month. Any regrets? do you wish you have done another bootcamp? Any advice?
Hi Jessy, how is the bootcamp going? I am starting in the next cohort.
Thanks for the pros and cons!
Hey jacqueline, thank you for sharing the experiences. I am about to sign up for the course, but I do have a question regarding the career coach or job guarantee program, I heard it only applies to the cities that they selected and is that true? I am located in Houston, does it count? thanks!
Job guarantee program only applies to major cities (Los angeles, San Francisco, etc) You should ask them about Houston , I am not quite sure about that.
Appreciate the info! With springboard, how much time do you have to complete the program after you pay the tuition? I'm hoping I can complete the program in 6 months but my time commitment might vary along the way.
6-9 months I believe?
Whom did you kill for this voice? It's mesmerizing. Thank you for your very informative review, I'm thinking to go down the ML path. (Just an opinion: I don't think you need the music.)
Do you need to know a UX design tool like Figma before doing Springboard's UX/UI bootcamp?
How many hours of school did you put in a day ?
2-4 hours every day weekdays, 4-5 hours Saturday Sunday, I was putting at least 20 hours a week to finish in six months. Although a bit ambitious. If you are working it's hard to complete in six months, to be honest (not that you can't do it, I certainly couldn't at the rate I was going). I lost my job in Jan and was able to finish in six months.
8:43 yesss can you please make a separate video on that? 😃
Thanks for your advice on here. Do you think people with say a Mass Communication degree plus years of experience writing online news stories, and producing digital video content for news and social media would have a leg up in UX?
Have you considered UX Writing? That seems to translate well with your background. More and more I am seeing Ux writers being utilized in companies.
@@ohgeezus2 Hi, no I haven't looked into that just yet. I was considering copywriting or digital marketing, but liked the approach to UX design a bit more. It's a bit frustrating as these fields evolve and then two separate roles get combined into one...like how former event/sales people like me would now need to know HTML to be an event coordinator for virtual events. It's a bit weird and makes me wary of spending a lot on courses if the roles will be totally different in a year's time. What do you think?
@@adamc.7795 yes absolutely understand about combining roles and the pressure that brings with the feeling of needing to know everything. Although I do think smaller companies tend to ask more from an individual. Corporate companies or mature design teams tend to have more specialized roles. UX is so vast It’s hard for one designer to encapsulate every skill realistically. I wouldn’t worry about that too much, if you are considering school something that will not change is the methodologies of UX. The hard skills well, springboard is actually pretty good at following up with current designers and asking for feedback to update their curriculum. So the curriculum is always evolving. I have been part of their feedback call :) and my friend who graduated a couple of months after me actually had an updated curriculum. Hope that gives you a peace of mind.
@@ohgeezus2 Yes, thank you very much. And happy new year.
SO HELPFUL! Thank you thank you thank you!
Hi! I'm currently enrolled in Springboard and being paired with a great mentor is really important to me. My preferences are similar to yours and was wondering if you could possibly share who your mentor was? Thanks!
I finished Springboard in late November and don't have a job yet. I'm reworking my portfolio but I keep having nightmares that I'll be that one person that doesn't get a job. Also, my IDP sucked and I was super disappointed. The people I worked with did not have a solid idea of what they wanted...
Hi, I hear you, this process is stressful. To be frank, you are only 2-3 months in your job search. It’s still pretty early, Keep pushing ! Keep in mind that the covid situation makes the odds harder, so don’t be too hard yourself as you continue your search and know that some things are out of your control. I am sure you are taking the right steps.
Hi, were you able to find a UX job within the 6 months they guaranteed? What was your experience like
howd it go
I graduated high school a couple weeks ago and think of doing the UI/UX bootcamp as an alternative to going to college. Do you think I would still be successful in finding a job without a degree and using this bootcamp as the main background in my portfolio to get a job as a UI/UX designer?
no bro go to college and major in something similar atleast lol
Hi! This was actually really helpful as I am soon to graduate with an English degree this year but got interesting in the UX/UI field and was starting to do my research. Would you say being not able to draw and sketch nicely could hinder you from exceeding in this career path?
Not at all. It helps if you have a good eye for visual design and attention to detail (for those who don’t come from design background especially).
Really Helpful! Thank you so much!!!
Very helpful. Thanks!
Hi, I am currently in college and starting my sophomore year with Marketing and a minor in graphic designs and thinking about going into UI/UX design career path and wanted to know if you would still recommend springboard. Also I am worried about how I would manage my time with school and doing their online course. I am passionate about it but also don’t want to be overwhelmed, so should I wait or go for it?
Hi , if you are still in school- are there options to study human experience design or human factors ? I would only recommend springboard and any sort of bootcamp for those who can’t sacrifice time for school full time. If you have courses in school I would recommend taking those. I wouldn’t waste extra 7-8k on more schooling.
@@ohgeezus2 thank you for the insight. I haven’t seen any since I didn’t search yet, but will now. Again thank you for replying.
Im not sure if i want to do web developer/design or UI/UX :/
Thank you for the info!
Aloha! I’m a complete novice to this field. Looking to transition from mental health to UX. Any tips for a novice? Also, you’re so beautiful!😍🤙🏾
Also, how long did it take to complete the program?
I was able to finish the program in six months. I stopped working in the middle of my program and that had sped up my progress exponentially. I would say completing the program within six month time frame would be difficult.
@@ohgeezus2 Thank you for your response. This is good to know. I'm 3 months in and targeting to complete by the 6 month mark. Please share your experience with the career prep units; I'd appreciate your insights and any pointers you might like to share. Thanks, again :)
Hi, dunno if you are still active but is an apple device needed in the industry ?
Apple device to do your work ?
@@ohgeezus2 yes. Because I hear that so often, but I personally cant think of a reason
Do you think you could’ve made a portfolio and landed a job without the bootcamp?
That’s quite possible. I think if I was diligent enough on my learnings and been proactive about building a portfolio then yes. But I am glad I didn’t try to do it on my own because I don’t think I would have had the quality training and portfolio as I do now. One can get by without school if they have a good portfolio, I never talk about bootcamp when I am interviewing. They never ask either.
@@ohgeezus2 If you don't talk about the bootcamp, what do you talk about?
@@ohgeezus2 but its on your resume right
The mentor part of the program is great in theory but one of my kids is doing this program and has had several (not just 1 or 2) no shows by more than one mentor. He's emailed for help multiple times. Not much support/help in response other than a "sorry".
If we don't land a job still we need to pay to springboard.Please reply 🙏
Depends on if you live in a qualifying city . Los Angeles, San Francisco, for example, if you don’t get a job you will get your money back.
can you work remote as a ux/ui designer?
Yes You absolutely can
@@ohgeezus2 Thanks for the reply! I'm also a fashion designer curious about ux/ui. Alot of programs separate ux and ui. Is it necessary to take both?
@@celineying2932 I would recommend learning both, this is just my opinion. A lot of companies expect understanding of both disciplines unless you go into a very specialized role. Again just my opinion and from my experience. Especially if you are just starting out, you may not know what you want to specialize in yet! So dabbling in both is a good investment.
@@ohgeezus2 Thank you!
Is the real life project paid?
No
Too pretty!! wow.
Do you need a bachelors degree to get a job?
No it but it wouldn’t hurt if you had a degree that can relate to the job
damn girl you a baddy
Be a model instead
You should bring the camera even closer to your face... İt is too far away...