The author shares their positive experience with OgunTechies' Product Design Bootcamp, highlighting it as one of the best decisions made this year.
The bootcamp focused on teaching the mindset of a product designer and problem-solving techniques rather than just tools.
Learning Figma during the bootcamp was described as unlocking a superpower, transitioning from initial struggles to confidently building interactive prototypes.
Despite challenges like power outages and network issues, the author persisted and progressed in their learning journey.
A notable project during the bootcamp was Daidam Farm, a platform connecting farmers with customers and vendors, which provided a sense of contributing to impactful solutions.
The author's involvement in user flow mapping, onboarding screens creation, and prototype development in Figma led to continuous improvement through feedback and iterations.
After three months, the author feels equipped with skills, a supportive community, resilience, and a clearer vision of their design career path.
The bootcamp not only provided skills but also fostered a sense of community and personal growth for the author.
Gratitude is expressed towards OgunTechies for offering a platform for learning, growth, and future-building opportunities, with a shoutout to the friend who recommended the bootcamp.
The author looks forward to the future with excitement, expressing pride in their progress and eagerness for what lies ahead in their design journey.
The author mentions the beginning of a journey for Nigerian creatives with a positive outlook and determination to succeed.