6 Weeks
Program Duration
2 X 60 mins sessions/week
of quality teaching & mentoring
4-6 hrs/Week
of self learning & home work
$ 499
Program Fees
WHY CHOOSE OUR DESIGN PROGRAM
Dive deep & Level up
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Many middle & high school students love art and creativity but worry that it may not lead to a great career? Design bridges the gap!
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Our program is designed to nurture your artistic vision while teaching practical design skills. Enhance your extracurricular profile while deepening your knowledge.
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Our experienced mentors will guide you through careers paths like UX/UI design, animation, or web development, each with strong job prospects and competitive salaries.
IN THIS PROGRAM YOU WILL...
Nurture creativity & problem solving
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Build a Strong Foundation: We start with the fundamentals of design, teaching you the core principles of visual composition, color theory, and typography.
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Master the Tools of the Trade: Learn industry-standard software programs used by professional designers. You'll build a hands-on project, putting these skills into action.
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Explore Career Options & Find Your Fit: Get exposed to the vast world of design careers! We'll introduce you to fields like graphic design, product design, UX/UI design, and more.
Ease into leaning with Mentor Support
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Get 20 hours of personalized coaching: Work with an expert mentor who has deep expertise in your project's area.
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Stay on track with flexible milestones: We'll create checkpoints to ensure you make steady progress without feeling overwhelmed.
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Structured learning with expert guidance: Regular assignments from your mentor provide a roadmap to success and help you achieve your goals.
Is design your
calling?
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Discover Your Design Passion: Uncover your hidden design talents and see if a design career ignites your passion.
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Stand Out from the Crowd: Top colleges value passion over participation. Focus on what you truly love and show your dedication through progress and a standout project built this summer with our program.
First Half of Program
Learn design fundamentals such as elements, principles, typography, and layout, alongside mastering digital tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Canva for image editing and UX design.
Introduction to Design
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What is design?
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Historical context: Influential design movements and designers.
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Elements and principles of design (line, shape, color, balance, etc.)
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Typography: Fonts, readability, and hierarchy.
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Layout and composition.
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Visual storytelling
Digital Tools & Softwares
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Introduction to graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.).
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Basic image editing and manipulation.
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User experience (UX) design.
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Human-centered design principles.
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Prototyping and usability testing.
Second Half of Program
Explore diverse career paths in design and emerging trends like sustainable design and AR/VR, culminating in a capstone project demonstrating skills through projects like website redesign or UX case studies.
Career & Trends
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Exposure to different carrer options including graphic design, web design, industrial design, UX/UI design, Motion graphics, advertising and branding.
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Emerging trends and tech in design including sustainable design, AR & VR, Data visualization, and design thinking.​
Capstone Project
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Combine all the learning and make a unique capstone project.
Program & Application Information
Prerequisites
Middle School Students (Grades 6 to 8). High School Students can also apply
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No prior sketching, designing or wire framing experience required.
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Program Fees
Program Fee: USD $499
(all inclusive)
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Admitted students will be emailed a link for payment.
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Payment plans and scholarships available (contact us)
Application Deadlines
Summer 2024: June 30th, 2024
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Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Limited seats.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
CurvyChic Website Design
The CurvyChic website design project was initiated to address challenges prevalent in the online fashion industry, particularly concerning the representation of curvy individuals. Our goal was to create a platform that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusivity, and empowers users to embrace their unique style with confidence.
ExploreMate Mobile App Design
In the Exploremate project, my primary objective was to revolutionize the user experience and interface of booking apps. I set out to create an ultimate booking app with a sleek design, empowering users to effortlessly discover, compare, and book flights, hotels, activities, and more all within one cohesive platform
Homeiva Mobile App
Design
In spearheading the Homeiva project, my overarching goal was to redefine the smart home experience for users everywhere. With Homeiva, I envisioned a user-friendly app that seamlessly integrates into daily life, offering effortless control over home appliances from any location.