Summer Springboard
UX Design
ON THE CAMPUS OF UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
EXPLORE THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CREATING INTUITIVE, USER-FRIENDLY DIGITAL EXPERIENCES IN THIS HANDS-ON UX DESIGN COURSE.
THIS IS A TWO-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE YOU’LL FOCUS ON ONE COURSE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION
UX Design
- Learn the core principles of UX Design, including usability, accessibility, and user-centered design strategies for creating intuitive digital experiences.
- Gain hands-on experience with industry tools like Figma through real-world projects that develop both creative and technical skills.
- Engage in interactive, project-based learning that emphasizes innovation, problem-solving, and the practical application of UX concepts.
- Collaborate on team projects, develop skills in giving and receiving feedback, and communicate design ideas effectively.
- Build a professional portfolio showcasing completed UX projects, design thinking processes, and applied knowledge.
- Explore diverse UX career paths, from design to research, and understand how your creativity can shape a future in tech and design.
Summer Springboard
UX Design
About This Course
This dynamic course offers an engaging introduction to User Experience (UX) Design, teaching students how to create visually appealing, intuitive, and user-friendly digital experiences. As digital products play an increasingly vital role in society, UX Design has become essential for shaping quality user interactions. Ideal for both creative and tech-focused learners, the course encourages innovative thinking and hands-on problem solving while providing practical experience with industry-standard tools and real-world projects. Through interactive learning, students will design digital interfaces, critique and present their work, and develop strong communication skills. By the end of the course, each student will have built a portfolio showcasing their creative and technical foundations. Additionally, students will explore various UX career paths, from design to research, and gain valuable insight into how their skills and creativity can influence the future of tech and design.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
This course emphasizes practical learning through interactive projects. Students will design digital interfaces using common industry tools and applications. They will develop skills in critiquing work, giving and receiving feedback, and presenting and communicating their creative concepts effectively. By the end of the course, each student will have a portfolio showcasing their project, demonstrating both creative and technical foundational knowledge.
Career Exploration
Students will learn about a range of UX career paths, from design to research, and gain insight into industry roles. The course will help students understand how their skills and creativity can shape a future in tech and design.
RESOURCES
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“It was a great opportunity for me to further explore a potential career path for me while also having a ton of fun. I believe wholeheartedly that this experience transformed me for the better.”
– Skye W. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
UX Design
Meet Your Instructor
Courses are taught by accomplished and passionate faculty recruited from many area colleges, universities and professional forums. Each faculty member is selected for their subject area expertise and proven ability to both challenge and captivate students.
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“I had a great time at Summer Springboard and learned a lot in my academic course. It’s a fun balance of academics and excursions and college life experience.”
– Justin R. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
UX Design
Dates & Tuition
| 2026 Dates |
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| Session 1: July 27 – August 8, 2026 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition |
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| Residential Tuition: $5,698 |
| Commuter Tuition: $2,998 |
Apply by November 30 to lock in the lowest prices of the year. Tuition increases on December 1.
Tuition Protection Plan: Allows for cancellation for any reason up until the day of the program.
| Location |
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| City: Seattle |
| State: Washington |
| Campus: University of Washington |
Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners (with the exception of Cal Poly, UW Foster, and NYSID which are run in partnership with SSB). Universities and their affiliated departments and partners do not control and are not responsible or liable in any manner for any part of the Summer Springboard program.