IxDF - Interaction Design FoundationReviews 83

I found of great interest all courses I took at IDF platform. The fact you can study at your own pace helps a lot and the quality of the courses exceeded expectations.

I signed up for a membership about three years ago when I barely knew what UX design is. Since then, I've taken many courses which taught me the basics in a really educational way and boosted my self-confidence as designer. I often study in the evenings when I have the time or when I need to learn something new. For years I've been encouraging people I meet to sign up and try it out because I really believe that not only the relevant content but also the way course material is produced holds an excellent quality.
I also attended couple of IDF meetups and got in touch with really interesting people (back in the times when meeting in person was "legal"). I am currently just one step away from being hired as a UX designer and IDF courses have contributed a great deal to my level of knowledge.

IDF is an absolute treasure trove of information, knowledge and learning for designers at all levels. I have completed 3 courses and already have 3 more lined up. IDF is totally awesome!

I am more than positive about this learning platform. The editorial team obviously consists of UX experts, and I think it is noticeable. As a content and learning experience professional, I have a lot of experience with learning platforms and online courses, and I must say I do like the approaches and strategies the IDF has chosen. One of the nice things is the fact that the courses and the grading of the exercises are still partly human driven (instead of going the automatic way full on). A lot of the experience IS human interaction, which I like.
Throughout the years, a real interesting community has grown and making use of that network and its potential is an invaluable bonus. I really think here is were the absolute benefit is: the annual subscription cost is comparable to the admission price of a bigger UX conference (maybe even a bit cheaper) but the network opportunities are much bigger. There are local meet-ups, there are active discussions, you can find your mentors and peers, you can discuss your portfolio, there is members-only white papers and ebooks,... Absolutely recommended.

I only completed the 'Beginners Guide to UX' course but thoroughly enjoyed it. This course was very in-depth, helpful and easy to follow and I really liked how the course was split over several weeks, there was no pressure to complete it in one go. It was thanks to this course that encouraged me to study User Experience Design at an undergraduate degree level. Customer support and the lectures are very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend trying the courses Interactive Design Foundation offers.

The Interaction Design Foundation reminds me of the Art School where I studied Graphic Design almost 20 years ago, very clear content, full of valuable material with not waste. I feel very comfortable with the way they structure the classes, and there is no rush, you can learn at your own rhythm. They keep track of your progress and look after you to make you keep going an learning.

The first thing people think about when they think of the Interaction Design Foundation is design education. But I think I have learned more about the community and the people by the email back and forth with Rikki, the chief editor. She's responsive, kind and clear with her words. Not only is this a good reflection on IDF but on the work at hand. IDF had a large hand in my design career to date. Not only did they reaffirm the knowledge gained in my own experiences, but helped me further understand the theory of design and how best to continue improving and putting it into practice.

Thanks to the team for putting together an amazing course and sound career path as a guide of which knowledge we need to push our career further.

I started to learn with IDF since September last year. I concluded 3 courses and currently taking 2 more. I work as a UX Designer for a tech company, and so the content of the courses I've been taking is so useful to succeed in my daily work, and the amount of information and variety of courses gives me solid grounds to improve in my career and to be informed to perform my tasks with success. I intend to keep on learning with IDF for as long as I can.

Last year a good friend of mine recommended IDF to me when she found out that I'd be interested in getting into UX. And I'm so happy she did!

Before that I was trying to learn things on my own, trying to find reliable sources of information and learning material on the internet. Yes, undoubtedly, there's a lot you can find on the internet these days to learn from, but that will only get you so far.

When you're only just starting out in your UX journey you need structure and guidance, and you need confidence that you're in good hands. You want to build your knowledge on solid basics and you want to be able to learn about all the various aspects of the field. IDF gives you all of these, and so much more!

The amount of courses is unbelievable, covering everything from the absolute beginners to the more intermediate and advanced studies. You can easily take these courses step by step, building on each other. There's also lots of additional helping material free for you to download along the courses.
I especially like the templates which you can start using in your personal work right away!

The courses are a good mixture of reading and video lessons and they're taught by well-established and world-class experts in their field. What I also really appreciate is that even once you finish a course you can go back and revisit any chapter at any time if you need a little refresher on a particular topic.

And there's one more very important thing to mention - on top of the courses you'll get to be part of a great community, which is also priceless! There's always some interesting topics you can follow and join in the forum, and you can start networking with other people, from all over the world.
A large number of members are already working UX professionals who are also very happy to share their knowledge and want to network. There's always something new I learn even just from reading the forum :)!

I would absolutely recommend IDF to everyone who's looking to get started in UX and also those who want to broaden their existing knowledge and skillset.
There's so much to learn here! It really is a UX Powerhouse!

In my opinion to become UI/UX Designer must be something in your gene (you can search about it "left/right brain people"), Its like some people love math and some hate it, Some people can compose music and some cant, So before joining you must know IxDF cant change your gene but if you have that it will be great platform to learn and polish your knowledge.

Also for people that want to just have knowledge about UI/UX like team leads, marketing and other people it will help a lot. Don't expect to become UI/UX designer just read and pass this courses.

I really like Rikke and het team mentality and helpfulness, Keep it up guys!

I am a graduate student and I joined the interaction design foundation with a keen interest in improving my knowledge. The course here not only gave me the knowledge it was an eye-opener to UX and psychology in design. IDF has also helped me to gain recognition and push me through the rough waters of design like an experienced sailor in UX.
I really appreciate these courses and the instructors who gave comment and motivate us. It's really helpful for us. And I achieve 17/32 certifications within 6 months. You only need to pay for one year and get this good opportunity to learn and gain knowledge. It's really worthful. I highly recommend to everyone to learn a new UX experience guide with this course. Who has been an industry expert or beginner in the UX industry.

I started studying with IDF in 2018 because I was being pigeon-holed at work. I was employed as a writer at a software company that, at the management level, could not understand the role of content or storytelling in user-centred design.
I've never attended university, but I've read more books on UCD, UX, IA, CX, HCI - and software development in general - than anyone I know. After realising that I might need some certificates to prove myself, I discovered the Interaction Design Foundation, and can honestly say that it has elevated my confidence and my career astronomically.
I have had mixed feelings about some of the course content (the only reason for my 4 star review). For example, I'm personally not a fan of watching a video then answering multiple choice questions. But the great thing about IDF courses is that they mix it up. Some lessons end in multiple choice questions, while others ask open-ended questions which are graded by an instructor. Those are my favourite!

What I love most about studying with IDF:
- It's a wonderful refresher for existing knowledge. (Sure, I've read a tonne of books, but if you don't exercise what you've learned it decays rapidly.)
- It allows me to put my knowledge to the test, which provides me with a sense of validation that has helped me to overcome imposter syndrome in the workplace.
- I've learned an incredible amount of new information, which has armed me with the vocabulary to articulate my design decisions, or design input, at work. My favourite topic of newly acquired knowledge is Gestalt theory. While I may have read about it in the past, it's not until you have to answer a lesson question — such as: Describe what the Gestaltists meant by the 'Law of Proximity' and provide three examples within your answer — that the learning really embeds itself for life.
- The customer service is exceptional!
- The staff and course creators actually care about the education being provided. I love learning online and have taken a lot of courses on a lot of different platforms. I cannot name a single other learning platform that makes you feel like you're a student on a learning path, as opposed to just another anonymous user who has signed up to watch the educational videos, and to remain firmly planted on the receiving end of their one-way-communication teaching style.

The courses provided by IDF are extremely good and provide a comprehensive study for those who wanna pursue UX design as a full time career. It's not just about the fundamentals but the way they've organized it that turns out to be helpful for everyone, from beginners to experts. The assignments are pretty good and the community is really helpful to get your doubts sorted. Moreover, all members ( Rikke to be specific) were really kind to understand my issue and provide me with every possible help during my journey. Would highly recommend you all to sign up for it.

It seems to me that the IDF was made in the right measure for my needs: a professional, serious and well-prepared organization, which delivers solid knowledge, easily adaptable to my experience and my expectations. I am not a professional designer. I worked for many years as Senior Business Developer and Alliance Manager, but I am currently in "gap year", "redesigning" my career, looking for specializations in design, which is one of the areas that I love the most. I believe that, with IDF courses, I will be able to combine this knowledge and techniques with my professional experience.

I began classes with Interaction Design Foundation in 2018. I am a graphic designer and work in print, digital and animation for nearly 20 years. I wanted to increase my knowledge of the UX side of the design industry and found their courses to be a great way of doing so. I was enrolled for about a year and a half and I completed 5 certification courses during that time. I found their lessons to be very in-depth and enjoyed the academic nature of the writing and subject matter. Rather than focus on trends or technology (that fade) they discussed more overarching design tenets and the timeless aspects of practicing UX.

I am really satisfied with the Interaction Design Foundation. The course are high qualified and well done. A timely assistance is provided. The research based approach is giving me the possibility to understand why good design works. There are optional questions, which provide educational value and to take part into the discussion forum. The learning mix between video and reading lessons allows me to learn in a different way. The Distinction system is great to build a strong motivation. I have created a facebook group with the official support of the IDF: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uxdesignvorarlberg

I have had subscribed to IDF ( interaction design foundation) last year and through out the timeline I learnt and completed lots of courses which helped me get a career in ui/ux field as a ui/ux designer.