Create with us…
Design with clarity. Create with intention. Mentor with purpose.
UX/UI Design and Graphic Design Summer Camp for Teens & College Students Exploring Creative Careers.
About
Hi, I am SANDY ALURU,
Founder of UC Dezines – a UX/UI and graphic design studio rooted in clarity, empathy, and purposeful creativity. With over a decade of experience, I’ve supported more than 2,600 emerging designers through ongoing tutoring, 1:1 and/or group mentoring, and seasonal Summer Camps. I understand the real hardships students face the long hours, the self‑doubt, and the dedication it takes to stay committed and I create a supportive, structured space where they can grow with confidence.
Alongside mentorship, I design intuitive digital experiences and meaningful brand identities for individuals and small businesses. My work blends human‑centered design with compassionate guidance, helping people bring their ideas to life and move forward with intention.
UC Dezines is where creativity and compassion meet—design that feels purposeful, learning that feels supportive, and guidance that helps people rise with confidence.
Coaching Expertise
Tutoring & Mentoring
Empowering dedicated designers with clarity, compassion, and real‑world creative skills.
UX/UI Curriculum
User Research: Interviews, surveys, Affinity Diagrams, Empathy Maps, Journey Maps, Value Proposition, Flow chart, Competitor analysis, SWOT Analysis
Design Foundations: Wireframing, prototyping, visual hierarchy, accessibility, and design systems.
Real‑World Projects: Figma workflows, UI design, and portfolio‑ready case studies.
AI
Creative Acceleration & Support: AI tools that help spark ideas, speed up workflows, and enhance design exploration.
Smarter Research & Content Generation Assistance with brainstorming, user insights, writing, and rapid concept development.
Practical Integration in Design: Applying AI to UX/UI, branding, presentations, and student learning for real‑world impact.
Graphic Design
Design Foundations: Students strengthen core visual design skills, layout, typography, color, hierarchy, and composition.
Brand & Visual Systems: Learn how logos, color palettes, and design elements work together to create cohesive identities.
Creative Execution: Apply design principles through hands‑on projects that build clarity, style, and confidence.
Design tools
Industry‑Standard Tools: Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Miro, and Notion.
Practical Skill Building: Wireframing, prototyping, visual design, and presentation workflows.
Real‑World Application: Tools used for UX/UI projects, branding, and portfolio development.
Presentation Design
Pitch, Case Study, and Portfolio Decks that communicate ideas clearly and confidently.
Business, Educational, and Marketing Presentations designed with strong visuals and structure.
Branded Templates and Visual Storytelling that make content polished, consistent, and engaging.
Portfolio & Job Prep.
Portfolio Development: Guidance on structuring case studies, refining visuals, and presenting clear design thinking.
ATS‑Friendly Resume & LinkedIn: Support with keywords, clarity, and professional positioning for design roles.
Interview & Job‑Search Coaching:
Experience
Why choose us…
Design expertise, elite mentoring, and real‑world results. this is where your growth accelerates.
12 YEARS
UX/UI Instructor, Senior Tutor, and Freelance Graphic Designer with 12 years of experience. I blend teaching, mentoring, and design expertise to create clear, intuitive, and purposeful work.
2600+
Guided over 2,600 UX/UI design students through hands‑on learning, mentorship, and real‑world creative growth helping them build confidence, clarity, and the skills to step into their design careers with purpose.
99.9%
Achieved a 99.9% student success rate through structured guidance, compassionate mentoring, and real‑world design training empowering learners to grow with clarity, confidence, and career‑ready skills.
Real Wins. Real Voices.
Reviews & Impactful Success Stories
Honest reflections and strong outcomes that showcase how guided learning turns effort into real, lasting progress.
Sandy has a very supportive, approachable teaching style. She explains complex concepts in a way that feels practical and confidence building, and she genuinely cares about her students’ growth.
Veronika
UX Design Student, Edx
University of Toronto, Canada
Her practical knowledge and industry experience in user experience and design brought a lot of depth the course content that extended beyond the materials that were provide.
Yolandra
UX Design Student, Edx
University of Texas, Austin
Sandy is an amazing Mentor. Very patient and knowledgeable, she’s really added a lot of clarity to the world of UX design. Definitely recommend if you seriously want to become confident in UX.
Frederico
UX Design Student,
Superprof
Sandy is a very trustworthy teacher. She is very open to helping students and always records her teachings for anyone to look back on. I enjoyed working with her. Highly recommend.
River
UX Design Student, Edx
University of Texas, Austin
Sandy is a passionate and talented individual who I had the pleasure of working with on a project with a very tight deadline. I would definitely love to work with her again in the future.
Alicen
Design-A-Thon Team
McCombs School of Business, Austin
One instance that stands out is when Sandy expertly navigated a complex Figma process during a class session. She simplified the process for us, and time to explain the reasoning behind the process.
Rachael
UX Design Student, Edx
Georgia Tech, AL
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