Key facts
- The WBS CODING SCHOOL journey follows Nassim Amirian’s transition from industrial and lighting design to digital product design.
- The path included a UXUI Product Design Course, a 5-day cross-functional hackathon, and an AI compact course.
- Nassim developed a real-world expense management app and an AI-driven tool for Berlin newcomers.
- Success in this journey is rooted in a growth mindset, moving from a fixed view of talent to a love of learning through roadblocks.
This WBS CODING SCHOOL journey is a comprehensive educational path that guides career changers through intensive technical training, collaborative projects, and AI upskilling to ensure they are job-ready for the German tech market.
Watch Nassim’s full interview about her WBS CODING SCHOOL journey here:
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From lighting to digital: A career transition in Germany
Changing careers is a significant personal growth milestone. Nassim Amirian, originally from Iran, moved to Germany for a master’s in architectural lighting design. After six years of professional experience, she realized that digital product design was the “natural bridge” between her design background and the future of technology.
She chose WBS CODING SCHOOL because the hands-on learning focus and practical projects aligned with her need for a real working environment rather than a traditional academic setting.
Mastering the UXUI Product Design Course
The first step of Nassim’s WBS CODING SCHOOL journey was the UX/UI Product Design Course. Coming from industrial design, she already had a user-centered mindset, but the course pushed her to think beyond aesthetics.
Her final project was a digital application for managing shared expenses and shopping lists, born from a personal need to simplify fragmented tracking in her daily life. The most valuable skill she gained was overcoming bias toward her own first ideas, learning to trust the process even when problems are unclear.
The hackathon: Working under pressure
To test her skills in a cross-functional environment, Nassim joined the “Battle of the Tech Schools” hackathon. Working in a team with diverse tech backgrounds, she spent five days developing an AI tool integrated into Berlin’s ecosystem to help newcomers find jobs and navigate the city.
This experience taught her how to effectively communicate design thinking and UX decisions to non-designers, a critical skill for any digital product designer.
Upskilling with the KI Kompakt Course
In 2026, combining UX/UI with AI knowledge is a major career advantage. Nassim continued her WBS CODING SCHOOL journey by enrolling in the AI upskilling course KI Kompakt Course. She views AI as a “supportive assistant” that balances human-centered design with automated efficiency.
Today, she uses custom GPTs to analyze job descriptions and speed up her application process, showcasing how AI can practically support career advancement.
A growth mindset for the tech market
Nassim’s advice for other professionals switching to tech is to listen to themselves and not fear the temporary discomfort of leaving their comfort zone. Growth comes from recognizing frustration as a sign of learning and reframing “failure” as a necessary step toward success.
| Milestone | Key takeaway |
| UXUI Product Design course | Trusting the process over initial bias |
| Hackathon | Communicating design to non-designers |
| KI Kompakt course | Using AI to speed up the job search |
Summary
The WBS CODING SCHOOL journey is more than just learning to code or design; it is a transformation of professional identity. By combining foundational UX/UI skills with high-pressure teamwork and modern AI tools, Nassim successfully prepared for the next step in her career. Her story proves that with the right mentors, a supportive community, and a willingness to embrace change, anyone can build a future in tech.
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