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Designer → Product Engineer

Graphics / product designerProduct engineerA structured cohort

You design interfaces — learn to build the ones you imagine, in code, on a real design system.

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This track trains through Kerdos Institute.

Use the live Institute portal to understand the learning environment, course routes, mentor review, and evidence-backed certification. Apply here when you are ready to enter the Kerdos cohort pipeline.

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You might be a fit if
  • You design interfaces and want to ship them yourself.
  • You’re comfortable in Figma.
  • You’re curious about how it’s built.
What you'll learn
  • TypeScript, React and Next.js
  • Turning designs into shipped, accessible UI
  • Design systems in code
  • Working with real APIs and states
Skills you need to start
  • A design portfolio (Figma or similar)
  • An eye for detail
  • Willingness to learn to code
What we expect
  • Full-time commitment through the cohort
  • Ship UI on real products
  • Pair with engineers and designers

Paid, mentored. Qualified participants receive a learning stipend through the cohort (discussed on selection). Strong performers convert to full-time roles.

The cohort process
01
Apply
CV + short motivation
02
Aptitude
how you think & learn
03
Conversation
your goals & fit
04
Cohort offer
place + learning stipend
05
Onboard
into your cohort
06
On the job
build real systems, mentored
07
Convert
strong performers go full-time

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