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Setting Your Foundation Right

Before diving into UI/UX design, let's ensure you have the right mindset, tools, and understanding. Success in design isn't just about creativity — it's about building systematic thinking and preparing yourself properly.

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Essential Foundations

These core elements form the bedrock of every successful design career. Get these right, and everything else becomes much clearer.

01

Design Thinking

Understanding how users actually behave versus how we think they behave. This shift in perspective changes everything about how you approach design problems.

02

Technical Setup

Getting your computer, software, and workspace organized properly. A cluttered digital environment leads to cluttered thinking and wasted time.

03

Portfolio Planning

Knowing what to build and why before you start building it. Most beginners create random projects — successful designers create strategic showcases.

Each of these areas requires attention, but don't try to perfect everything before starting. The goal is establishing solid foundations you can build upon as you learn.

UI design process showing wireframes and prototyping stages

Current Skills

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Where You Stand Today

Honest assessment saves months of confusion. Most people either overestimate their readiness or underestimate their existing abilities. Both create unnecessary roadblocks.

You don't need to be an artist or have years of experience. But you do need clarity about what you already know and what gaps need filling first.

  • Comfortable with basic computer operations and file management
  • Can identify good and bad design in websites or apps you use
  • Willing to spend 8-12 hours per week on focused learning
  • Open to feedback and iterating on your work multiple times
  • Interested in understanding why users make certain choices

If three or more of these feel true, you're ready to begin. The rest we can develop together through structured practice and real project experience.

Your Learning Path

This isn't about rushing through content. It's about building capabilities in the right order so each new skill builds on what you've already mastered.

1

Foundation Phase

Core design principles, user psychology basics, and tool familiarity. We start with understanding before jumping into software. Most bootcamps skip this — which is why their graduates struggle with real projects.

6-8 Weeks
2

Practical Application

Your first complete project from research to final prototype. This is where theory meets reality, and you discover what you actually understand versus what you thought you understood.

8-10 Weeks
3

Portfolio Development

Building case studies that show your thinking process, not just pretty screens. Employers want to see how you solve problems, handle constraints, and communicate decisions.

6-8 Weeks
4

Professional Preparation

Interview skills, networking strategies, and understanding how design teams actually work. The technical skills get you in the door — professional skills determine your career trajectory.

4-6 Weeks

Why Professional Guidance Matters

You can learn design from YouTube and blog posts. But you'll waste months going in circles, developing bad habits, and building projects that don't actually demonstrate professional capability.

Industry Context

Understanding what employers actually look for versus what online tutorials focus on. These are often completely different things.

Personalized Feedback

Specific critiques on your work that help you improve faster than generic advice ever could. Every designer has unique strengths and blind spots.

Real Project Experience

Working on actual business challenges with real constraints, deadlines, and stakeholder feedback. This is what separates professionals from hobbyists.

Career Strategy

Positioning yourself effectively in Taiwan's design market, understanding salary expectations, and building the right network connections.

Our programs start in September 2025, giving you time to prepare properly and begin with a cohort of similarly motivated learners. This isn't about rushing — it's about doing things right the first time.

Sarah Chen, Senior UX Designer and instructor

Dr. Elena Kowalski

Lead UX Strategist
"The biggest mistake I see is people rushing into tools before understanding principles. Get the fundamentals right, and everything else becomes much easier."
Student Success Rate 87%
Average Salary Increase NT$180k
Industry Partners 45+
Years Experience 12+
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Ready to Begin?

The best time to start was yesterday. The second best time is today. Our next cohort begins September 2025 — applications open in July.

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