Bootcamp Overview

UX/UI Product Design bootcamp platform with AgriTech focus - Figma EDU Bootcamp 2026 Pilot Lab program structure, learning objectives, and certification

Program Overview

The Fataplus Bootcamp is a comprehensive UX/UI Product Design training platform focused on real-world AgriTech design challenges. Built for the Figma EDU Bootcamp 2026 – Pilot Lab cohort, the program combines product design fundamentals, no-code development, and AI-powered solutions.

Program Type

Full-stack UX/UI Product Design with AgriTech specialization

Duration

14-week intensive program with design sprints

Format

Hands-on workshops, real client projects, mentor-led sessions

Certification

Validated through capstone project and field deployment

Learning Objectives

The bootcamp equips participants with production-ready skills across the entire product design lifecycle:

Research & Insight Synthesis

• Translate field research into AI-enabled product concepts
• Build persona profiles from user interviews and ethnographic data
• Create research digests and insight matrices
• Practice bilingual communication (French/Malagasy) for inclusive design

UX/UI Design & Prototyping

• Design user flows for mobile and web applications
• Create offline-first experiences for low-connectivity environments
• Build component libraries and design systems in Figma
• Map customer journeys from awareness to advocacy

No-Code Development

• Build MVPs using Bubble (web admin) and FlutterFlow (mobile)
• Implement data models and API integrations
• Create automation workflows with Zapier and Supabase
• Design offline-ready applications with caching strategies

AI Integration & Ethics

• Design AI-powered features with human-in-the-loop safeguards
• Create explainable recommendation systems for farmers
• Implement data readiness audits and governance frameworks
• Balance automation with community trust and literacy constraints

Program Structure

Cohort Model

Participants work in collaborative teams on real AgriTech engagements:

• Team Alaotra: Strong persona empathy and SMS flow design
• Team Betsiboka: Cooperative dashboards and Figma design systems
• Team Canal+: Storytelling with SDG metrics alignment

Weekly Schedule

Each session follows a structured agenda combining theory, practice, and feedback:

1. Kickoff & Context Briefing

   Mentor-led session introducing the design sprint challenge, stakeholder context, and success metrics

2. Insight Synthesis Breakout

   Teams analyze research digests, persona profiles, and user journey maps using collaborative tools (Miro, Notion)

3. Concept Prioritization Workshop

   Facilitated sessions to score concepts on impact/feasibility matrices and select MVP features

4. UX Flow Sketching

   Hands-on Figma and FigJam sessions to design alert flows, dashboards, and offline fallback screens

5. No-Code Component Mapping

   Build prototypes in FlutterFlow/Bubble sandboxes with real data schemas and automation workflows

6. Team Presentations + Feedback

   Loom-recorded demos with mentor critique and peer review sessions

Capstone Project: Smart Irrigation Companion

The 2026 cohort capstone focuses on a production deployment for FOFIFA Agritech Lab serving 800 rice farmers in Alaotra-Mangoro, Madagascar.

Project Scope

• Problem: Farmers lack timely irrigation guidance, causing water waste and yield loss
• Solution: Bilingual mobile/web app with predictive watering alerts, cooperative scheduling, and impact analytics
• Timeline: 14-week pilot with €35k budget
• Stakeholders: FOFIFA leadership, cooperative champions, MeteoMada data partners

Key Deliverables

Research & Personas

Field interview synthesis, farmer personas (e.g., Voahirana the Irrigation Manager), and journey maps

Design System

Bilingual Figma components with offline states, high-contrast tokens for outdoor use, and SMS fallback designs

No-Code MVP

FlutterFlow mobile app + Bubble admin dashboard with Twilio SMS integration and Supabase backend

Impact Metrics

Target: 15% yield increase, 20% water savings, 70% weekly active users, NPS ≥35

Assessment & Certification

Participants are evaluated across four core criteria:

Criteria	Beginner	Proficient	Expert
Insight-to-Concept Alignment	Lists ideas without evidence	Connects concepts to insights with basic rationale	Demonstrates strong evidence mapping, handles tradeoffs
UX Flow Quality	Linear screens, missing edge cases	Covers main flow with some edge handling	Delivers inclusive, offline-aware flow with micro-interactions
No-Code Feasibility	Generic description	Basic component mapping	Detailed component + data mapping with automation plan
Communication	Single language, limited clarity	Mostly clear bilingual updates	Polished bilingual storytelling, ties to metrics

Certification Requirements

• Complete all 14 weekly design sprints
• Pass capstone project field validation with cooperative champions
• Achieve minimum satisfaction score: ≥4.2/5 in bootcamp feedback
• Submit polished portfolio with Figma prototypes, build documentation, and impact report

Support & Resources

Mentor Team

• Soa: Lead mentor for concept prioritization and AI strategy
• Hery: UX flow sketching and design system guidance
• Lanto: No-code build support (FlutterFlow/Bubble)
• Rado: CX journey mapping and adoption planning

Communication Channels

• Daily Slack check-ins with mentor rotation
• Office hours with Product Experience Engineer during build segment
• Loom video feedback for each team with follow-up peer critique sessions
• WhatsApp groups for field coordination with cooperative champions

Learning Materials

• Research digests and persona templates
• Figma design system starter kits
• No-code sprint planning guides
• Data readiness audit frameworks
• CX journey map templates
• Bilingual copy checklists (FR/MG)

Program Impact

Bootcamp Outcomes

• Skill Development: Production-ready designers who can ship AI-powered AgriTech products
• Real Deployments: Capstone projects become live solutions for farming cooperatives
• Community Building: Network of alumni supporting Madagascar’s digital agriculture ecosystem

Participant Success Stories

From the November 2025 cohort feedback:

“Strong persona empathy and clear SMS flows that considered offline-first constraints.” — Team Alaotra

“Innovative cooperative dashboard with solid Figma design tokens.” — Team Betsiboka

“Great storytelling tying SDG metrics to farmer impact.” — Team Canal+

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Funding: PIC Pole Intégré de Croissance Madagascar
Incubation: Zafy Tody Antananarivo
Partners: FOFIFA, MeteoMada, Figma Education