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Jan 21, 2026
Universe Group Opens Applications for the Offline Product Design Intensive 2.0 in Kyiv
Universe team
Universe Group, a group of product IT companies, has launched Product Design Intensive 2.0 — a two-week offline intensive for beginner designers and graduates of specialized courses. The program will take place in Kyiv starting on February 16. Applications are open until February 7. The best participants will have the opportunity to receive a job offer at Universe Group.
As a result of the previous Product Design Intensive, three participants joined the Universe Group team.
Product Design Intensive 2.0 is a hands-on program focused on real tasks of a product design team. Over two weeks, participants will study four hours a day while working on product cases from Universe Group businesses. The format combines lectures, practical work, mentor support, and regular feedback.
The program covers key areas of product design, including UI and UX, layout and composition, typography, color theory, UX research, hypotheses and A/B testing, working with Figma and prototyping, as well as using AI in design, animation, and preparing designs for handoff to development.
What Is Required to Join?
Basic knowledge of Figma, Auto Layout, and components
Understanding of the design process: research, ideation, prototyping, and testing
Understanding of UX and UI and familiarity with usability principles
English proficiency at B1 level or higher
A strong motivation to learn and grow in product design
Who Is This Program For?
Graduates of UX, UI, and Product Design courses
Fourth- and fifth-year students who want to develop a career in design
Beginner designers
Participants will receive mentorship from product designers at Universe Group. Among them is Anna Shulyk, Lead Product Designer with over 13 years of experience in B2B and B2C products, as well as product designers from the ScanGuru, Cleaner Guru, Visify, and Notee teams. These designers work across the full product cycle — from research to launch and A/B testing.
By the end of the intensive, participants will сreate a UX and UI case for their portfolio, present their solutions to stakeholders and gain practical insight into internal product team processes. The best participants will have the opportunity to receive a job offer at Universe Group.
The program will take place offline in Kyiv, in the Podil district, at Unity Hub. The organizers provide a workspace, lunches and snacks, as well as full team support throughout the intensive.
What does selection process looks like?
To join the internship, candidates must complete several stages:
Register by February 7
Record a short video introduction
Complete a test assignment (two days are provided)
Pass an interview with a recruiter
Duration: February 16–27, 2026
Format: Offline, office-based, Kyiv
Application deadline: February 7
Registration form: https://uni.tech/product-design-intensive/?utm_source=Blog
