2017-03-07 13:07
Today, CareerFoundry launches The UX School, to make the world a more user-friendly place.
We're taking a specific focus on user experience (UX) to fill the growing skills-gap and… Read More
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A blog covering the topics of freelancing, entrepreneurship, web development and UX Design.
2017-03-06 14:38
One of the unique features of the CareerFoundry experience is our mentor community - we work with a wide variety of mentors in iOS development, web development, UX design and UI des… Read More
2017-03-01 09:00
In January 2017, the CareerFoundry placement team joined forces with UX design and web development students, graduates, and an enthusiastic Mentor and Tutor pair to design and build… Read More
2017-02-27 10:00
One of the unique features of the CareerFoundry experience is our mentor community - we work with a wide variety of mentors in iOS development, web development, UX design and UI des… Read More
2017-02-23 13:30
One of the great things about CareerFoundry is the collaboration between students, graduates, tutors, mentors, and the CareerFoundry team in Berlin.
What better way to showcase y… Read More
2017-02-16 11:04
Once you’re on your journey to becoming a fully-fledged UX designer, it’s important you have the right tool kit on hand to get the job done.
We’ve put together a… Read More
2017-02-13 17:50
How can you start applying for jobs in a new field, if you don’t have time to study for your new career? But, how do you find time to study, if you’re working full-time?… Read More
2017-02-06 16:43
One of the unique features of the CareerFoundry experience is our mentor community - we work with a wide variety of mentors in iOS development, web development, UX design, and UI de… Read More
2017-01-30 11:10
When I say the apocalypse - what I mean, of course, is the evolution of tech, the automation of many jobs, and the resulting unemployment.
Among the many reasons to start a career… Read More
2017-01-26 08:00
Ever wondered what a heuristic evaluation is?
In this article we’ll be taking at look at what exactly UX designer's mean by the term "heuristic evaluation", how to conduct a… Read More
2017-01-19 08:48
Do you think you've got what it takes to survive an online course?
If you're worried about staying on track - you're not alone. Even after 12 years as a soldier in German… Read More
2017-01-16 15:49
One of the unique features of the CareerFoundry experience is our mentors and tutors. The team includes passionate and inspiring experts in UX design, UI design, web development, an… Read More
2017-01-09 16:10
If you find yourself daydreaming about a new career, but struggling to turn it into a reality, then you’re probably in the same position I was in. I spent too much time and en… Read More
2017-01-02 13:07
There has always been a perception about programming as something that is reserved for the smartest of minds - those who can type 100 words per minute while looking at a screen of t… Read More
2016-12-29 02:05
Are you in the market for a career change? Have you considered UI design but aren’t sure if a UI design course is right for you? Well, good news! Today I’m going to dig… Read More
2016-12-22 14:27
It's not an assumption, but a statistical fact. At the start of the new year: job searches do go up, dramatically. According to job site Indeed.com, over 50% of US workers were thin… Read More
2016-12-15 14:42
CareerFoundry webinars cover the latest trends in tech, with a focus on UX design, UI design, web development, and app development. Each webinar is presented by an industry expert… Read More
2016-12-12 14:27
UX designers surely know a good product when they see one, right?
We think so - that’s why we decided to ask our in-house UX designers here at CareerFoundry what their ultim… Read More
2016-12-05 16:45
UX design is pretty big news right now. Whether you work in e-commerce, the arts, finance or education, UX design practices already play a big part in your industry.
You might hav… Read More
2016-12-01 10:04
It’s that time of year again! The countdown to Christmas has begun, the days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping. It’s a perfect time to snuggle up with s… Read More
2016-11-28 16:27
One of the unique features of the CareerFoundry experience is our mentor community - we work with a wide variety of mentors in iOS development, web development, UX design, and UI de… Read More
2016-11-24 13:17
CareerFoundry webinars cover the latest trends in tech, with a focus on UX design, UI design, web development, and app development. Each webinar is presented by an industry expert… Read More
2016-11-21 17:00
In recent years, the web has been getting more and more ingrained in our daily lives. We use it for everything, from shopping, to banking, to reading our news. The demand for w… Read More
2016-11-17 11:40
I’m sure many people will agree on this - UX design is one of the most misunderstood areas you can work in. But, it does make it all the more fun.
I studied UX Design w… Read More
2016-11-14 09:30
CareerFoundry webinars cover the latest trends in tech, with a focus on UX design, UI design, web development, and app development. Each webinar is presented by an industry exp… Read More
2016-11-11 10:21
CareerFoundry webinars cover the latest trends in tech, with a focus on UX design, UI design, web development, and app development. Each webinar is presented by an industry expert… Read More
2016-11-10 09:45
I'm normally one of those people who doesn't win anything. Having said that, I've now had TWO big wins in the last couple of years.
My first big win was last year, when my te… Read More
2016-11-07 14:00
Are you interested in developing your own apps for mobile? Then you'll need to know what Xcode is. In this article, we're going to break down everything you need to know about this… Read More
2016-11-03 09:30
One of the unique features of the CareerFoundry experience is our mentor community - we work with a wide variety of mentors in iOS development, web development, UX design and UI des… Read More
2016-10-28 15:04
CareerFoundry students are often involved in fascinating and valuable projects alongside their studies or after they have graduated from their courses with us. In this article… Read More
2016-10-27 08:31
You’re sitting in a Starbucks, trying to get through the countless emails and reports that your boss needed by yesterday, when you hear some interesting chatter from the next… Read More
2016-10-23 13:00
A few years ago, a business was considered to be ahead of the curve if it had a mobile-friendly website. Things slowly evolved, and now mobile-friendly websites are the standard. In… Read More
2016-10-20 09:50
One of the unique features of the CareerFoundry experience is our mentor community - we work with a wide variety of mentors in iOS development, web development, UX design and UI des… Read More
2016-10-17 10:00
UX designer is a pretty hot job title right now, and one which is set to become even more popular. CNN ranked it fourteenth in their top 100 jobs list, stating that the number of UX… Read More
2016-10-14 10:05
With tech skills in high demand and tons of resources to learn online - now is a great time to start learning to code! However, with so many websites to choose from, not to men… Read More
2016-10-12 10:00
One of the unique features of the CareerFoundry experience is our mentor community - we work with a wide variety of mentors in iOS development, web development, UX design and UI des… Read More
2016-10-10 08:32
It’s not just the content on the web, or the headcount of people online that is growing - the number of ways we can actually get online is also on the rise. Nowadays, we can f… Read More
2016-10-06 13:00
Putting together a resume is a time consuming undertaking, and these days the standard "Times New Roman" on white just won't cut it. Creating an outstanding resume that impresses em… Read More
2016-10-03 13:00
Introduction
Prototyping has quickly become the hottest word in design this year.
Every designer is now faced with a multitude of choices: Framer, InVision, Marvel, Atomic, Prin… Read More
2016-09-30 09:53
One of the unique features of the CareerFoundry experience is our mentor community - we work with a wide variety of mentors in iOS development, web development, UX design and UI des… Read More
2016-09-28 09:37
It’s what every good company strives for: teamwork. Warwick Business School have found that the evolutionary roots of teamwork stretch all the way back to chimpanzees. Pr… Read More
2016-09-14 09:51
The longer you are in the UX business, the less people care about your qualifications and your portfolio. In fact, ten years down the line, it is likely that no one will even look a… Read More
2016-09-07 10:46
Considering a career in UX? Or maybe you’re already in the beginning stages of learning how to design basic prototypes or more polished UI mock-ups? If so you may have come ac… Read More
2016-08-30 14:52
One of the unique features of the CareerFoundry experience is our mentor community - we work with a wide variety of mentors in iOS development, web development, UX desig… Read More
2016-08-29 15:59
Is every app idea already invented? Between “There’s an app for that!” and the 500+ apps that get published in the App Store every day, you would think so.
The Ap… Read More
2016-08-24 16:23
So you’re getting ready to launch a freelance design career. Your eye is honed. Your skills are sharp. Your portfolio is gorgeous.
There’s just one problem: How do yo… Read More
2016-08-15 08:38
These days there are many options out there to promote your business and share your ideas – from websites to native applications in marketplaces. Instead of combing throu… Read More
2016-08-10 10:55
As a new UI designer, designing for mobile can be scary. With so many device variations and design specs to follow, it can be daunting to say the least! The two most popular platfor… Read More
2016-08-07 13:30
My entry into UX design was quite an unusual one. I had ventured into the world of software from a background in hospitality as I’d become sick of the unsociable hours and l… Read More
2016-08-05 11:11
Here at CareerFoundry we never forget how daunting even the thought of a career change can be - let alone its actual undertaking. And we should know; a large number of our own tea… Read More
2016-08-04 13:30
If you’re considering a career in UX design, it’s only natural that before you make any big changes like quitting your job or embarking on a program of study lik… Read More
2016-08-02 11:17
One of our most prized assets here at CareerFoundry is our mentor community - we hire a wide variety of mentors specializing in UX design, UI design, web development and i… Read More
2016-08-01 13:00
A good user interface allows users to complete the task they came to the website to do with ease and without confusion. We’ve all encountered websites and applications that… Read More
2016-07-27 10:46
It's a huge decision, enrolling in a course, whether online or offline. We know, we've been there. You've got so many q… Read More
2016-07-25 10:38
Change, in any aspect of life, is one of the most difficult things we have to deal with. It can scare us into inaction or drive us forward. When faced with change, we often fear the… Read More
2016-07-22 14:51
Interviews are a nervewracking process irrespective of your experience and knowledge-level. You wouldn't be human if you didn't feel anxious the night before the interview itself. W… Read More
2016-07-20 13:35
While Pokémon has been around for decades, having recently celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, there has never been anything quite like Pokémon Go. In the week… Read More
2016-07-13 13:00
Making the best brownies involves both UX and UI. No, I’m serious. To start, you’ll need a recipe, ingredients, a few kitchen utensils and an oven. Then: mix, bake, cut… Read More
2016-07-11 13:00
Having graduated from CareerFoundry's UX Design Course this year, I've just started working for one of New Zealand's largest IT companies who have a well-established in-house UX tea… Read More
2016-07-11 12:09
In this article our UI design coursewriter, Maria de la Riva, dives deep into what a career in UI design really looks like. You'll find out if you're the sort of person to&nb… Read More
2016-07-07 18:58
When starting out as a web developer, it can be easy to get lost in the multitude of languages, tools and platforms that are available in today’s market. However many would… Read More
2016-07-06 12:34
"I am not an artist," I said.
This was likely the most controversial statement I could make while presenting my design portfolio in a room full of painters, drawing instructo… Read More
2016-07-04 13:59
So it’s finally here! After three beta releases and several weeks of discussion, Ruby on Rails 5 was officially released on Friday. It’s the biggest release from the Rub… Read More
2016-06-28 13:00
Frameworks are powerful tools that can make a web developer’s job easier. They provide a standardized set of design and development conventions that can be applied and modif… Read More
2016-06-27 11:44
When you tell someone that you are planning to try something new, what is the first thing they say? More often than not, it is something like, “But what if it doe… Read More
2016-06-23 08:43
Intro to Ruby on Rails
We talk a lot about how to learn Ruby on Rails here at CareerFoundry. Why? Because we believe Ruby on Rails is the best way for beginners to get their han… Read More
2016-06-22 16:26
Remember those Corona commercials that urged viewers to find their beach? Indulge for a second - imagine your beach. Perhaps there’s lots of sunshine, crystal clear blue… Read More
2016-06-14 14:30
While society has made huge strides towards gender equality in recent decades, there’s still a lot of work left to do when it comes to women in tech.
In the US, more… Read More
2016-06-05 07:00
Written by CareerFoundry student Sean Beaubien
Let’s face it, we're addicted. We view the world through our mobile devices and spend our days with our heads down, tapping and… Read More
2016-06-01 07:00
Dong Nguyen spent his childhood and teen years in a small village near Hanoi. As a child, he fell in love with Super Mario Brothers and all things game-related, really. He began to… Read More
2016-05-31 07:00
The digital design space requires collaboration amongst multiple team members. Depending on the project at hand, the team members and their roles can be very diverse. Teams can cons… Read More
2016-05-30 12:20
Written by CareerFoundry Mentor Eric An
A post-it note with this question written on it has been sitting on my desk for a couple of weeks. At first, I didn’t know how to appr… Read More
2016-05-27 15:35
Written by CareerFoundry graduate Caroline White.
Simplicity is often referred to as one of the fundamental principles of UX design. UX heavyweight, the Nielsen Norman G… Read More
2016-05-24 07:00
By Tara-Lee York, UX Design Student with CareerFoundry
It’s time! The hard work has paid off and all those hours you spent studying, refining your skills as a UX designer a… Read More
2016-05-23 16:13
Much has been said about the importance of consistency in UI design–and with good reason. User interfaces that aren’t consistent often yield confused and frustrated us… Read More
2016-05-20 13:00
If you want to design a great, functional mobile app interface, design principles are hugely important. Design principles (commonly called heuristics) are loose guidelines that desi… Read More
2016-05-17 13:05
It’s hard to believe that the iPhone hasn’t even been around for a decade yet. It first arrived on the scene in June of 2007, and has completely changed the way the worl… Read More
2016-05-05 13:00
If you're learning how to become a UX designer, understanding the different requirements of a range of platforms and interfaces and the user's needs within those platforms… Read More
2016-05-03 03:30
Do you want to know the best tools to use as a UX designer? Well, you’re in the right place! Hello, I’m Raven, a mentor for aspiring UX designers enrolled in the CareerF… Read More
2016-05-02 13:00
Do you keep hearing about Swift and want to know more about it? Then you're in the right blog post. Today we're going to give you that complete introduction you've been… Read More
2016-04-27 13:02
What does a UX designer actually do? I’ve been asked that a lot since I completed the CareerFoundry UX Design Course and those asking have ranged from my Mum to peop… Read More
2016-04-19 12:25
Here in Berlin we're very proud and excited to share the news that CareerFoundry has closed its funding round with $5 million, with investors Tegelmann Ventures, Bauer Venture… Read More
2016-04-18 10:00
There is no doubt that internet users are developing higher expectations when it comes to user experience. As a result, UX designers continue to raise the bar and come up with new w… Read More
2016-04-06 14:00
“I don’t see [UI design] as a career, creativity has that power to consume, it's essentially part of your makeup, you can’t really switch it off.”
W… Read More
2016-04-05 10:03
2016-04-04 14:04
Introduction to Jeffrey Camealy, iOS Development Course Designer for CareerFoundry
Hi, my name is Jeffrey and I work as a freelance iOS Apps Engineer. I must say, I can't c… Read More
2016-03-24 10:44
Are you thinking about making a career change? You're not alone. It's estimated that the average person will change careers between five and seven times over the… Read More
2016-03-23 11:24
We've come a long way from the time when a computer used to fill a whole room. It's hard to believe that was only 60 years ago. At present, it is said that if you have a sma… Read More
2016-03-22 14:43
Written by Eric An, CareerFoundry Web Development mentor
You may have noticed that there’s still a great deal of confusion surrounding the job roles ‘web developer&rsqu… Read More
2016-03-21 14:31
Written by Jack Doyle, CareerFoundry Web Development student
When browsing the internet, you’ve probably found yourself asking why some websites are so much more visually app… Read More
2016-03-15 12:53
CareerFoundry’s Web Development mentor Simon Bacquie has been coding since he was 10 years old. He’s recently made the leap from working in companies to working re… Read More
2016-03-14 17:42
Hello there! My name is Cyrille, and I’ve been working as a CareerFoundry Web Development mentor for well over a year now, helping aspiring web developers discover the b… Read More
2016-03-11 10:26
As computers become more powerful and the web becomes increasingly ingrained into our daily lives, the role of the web developer becomes more and more complex. A wide variety of too… Read More
2016-03-10 11:17
Written by CareerFoundry Web Development graduate Nicole Ferguson
If you've just started learning web development you'll probably have heard a lot of talk about… Read More
2016-03-02 11:00
In this post we give you the lowdown on Swift, an innovative new programming language for iOS and OS X with concise yet expressive syntax that produces lightning-fast ap… Read More
2016-02-25 15:00
In this CareerFoundry mentor spotlight we’ll be taking a look at the work of self-confessed technology enthusiast and “wiki queen” Julia Debari. If you're thinki… Read More
2016-02-24 12:25
Written by Eric Bieller, Course Lead of CareerFoundry's UI Design Course
What if user interfaces were no longer trapped within a screen and were instead integrated into your everyd… Read More
2016-02-19 12:37
Written by Dawn Schlecht, UX Design student with CareerFoundry
I am an information architect (and so are you!)
While researching and writing this post I had to make sense of a l… Read More
2016-02-18 15:58
To coincide with this rather romantic time of year we wanted to celebrate and embrace couples, friends and business partners who work together in web development, UX design and… Read More
2016-02-12 08:00
Founder, CEO, CTO, CVO, Products Manager, Web Developer, and CareerFoundry mentor in Full-Stack development: all job titles which Cairo-based Web Developer Omar Mekky has held… Read More
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