UX ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

UX Intensive

Stop just making the visuals. Start designing meaningful products in 8 weeks.

FOR CREATIVES

Designed for creatives to quickly gain in-demand UX skills

Maximize your confidence and take on any UX project.

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You're a creative feeling undervalued & underpaid. You want to learn in-demand UX skills.
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You want to create useful products backed by data, but you don't know what process to follow.
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You are tired of making "pretty designs" and want to make a more tangible impact on people's lives.
WHY US

Why choose Kickass UX? Here's what makes us different.

Say hello to the future of UX education! Personalized and fun education that gets results. Goodbye impersonal bootcamps and universities.

Read our story
I. Personalized
We take pride in creating genuine relationships with all our students. We adapt ourselves to every student’s needs.
II. Fun & intense
Isn’t learning better when it’s fun? We think so! But make no mistake, our programs aren’t a vacation either.
III. Wildly confident
We’re playing the expertise game. We’re not just teaching surface-level skills, but a deep understanding of why to make design decisions.
IV. No B.S.
We value the honesty required to call students up into professional success. If you’re aren’t on track, we’ll let you know so you can course-correct.
V. Stretching limits
We stick to our promise to train exceptionally and hold students accountable to their goals to learn.
VI. Accessible
Traditional education can be really expensive. Everyone should have access to quality education.
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MENTORS

Meet your UX mentors

In our 18+ years of combined UX expertise, we’ve designed solutions for millions of people around the world.

PROGRAM

With UX Intensive, get energized in a small class of 12 creatives

Learn-by-doing in a small, intimate class. Meet lifelong friends and support each other in your UX journey. After taking this program, you'll...

Have gained in-depth knowledge of the UX process & methodologies
Learn by doing. By working on a project that solves a real problem, you'll build the highly valuable UX skillset sought after by top companies.
Know how to go beyond the visuals & create valuable products
Never get stuck again. Master the skills to confidently go from problem to solution in any industry. You'll be able to create beautiful and useful products.
Be able to back up your designs with research data
Overcome subjectivity. Discover the art of research-based design and how to use data to back up your decisions.
CURRICULUM

A curriculum designed to take you from zero to confident in just 8 weeks

This learn-by-doing program is designed to help you practice the UX fundamentals. In just 8 weeks, you’ll go through the end-to-end UX process.

Accelerated UX immersion

8 weeks
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WEEK 1

Create a research plan & recruit participants

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WEEK 1

You'll identify what it takes to develop a solid research plan, write effective user interview questions, and recruit participants.

WEEK 2

Conduct user interviews

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WEEK 2

You'll gain deep insights into your problem by conducting user interviews. This is a critical skill in UX; to listen and empathize with users.

WEEK 3

Affinitize the research data

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WEEK 3

You'll group chunks of your research data into meaningful insights by creating an affinity map. You'll have confidence in the problem you're solving, and it will reveal your design direction.

WEEK 4

Master information architecture & create a story map

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WEEK 4

You'll discover what it takes to create an understandable and intuitive information architecture. Then, you'll break down user goals into a story map, giving you clarity on what to design.

WEEK 5

Create your sketches, wireframes, & user flows

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WEEK 5

You'll alchemize your research findings into low-fidelity solutions that solve the user and business problems. You'll create sketches, wireframes, and user flows. This is the bread and butter of UX. Well, at least it's the bread.

WEEK 6

Craft a usability test plan & recruit participants

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WEEK 6

How do you know that your design solves the user problem AND that it's usable? By testing it with users! You'll build a usability test plan to make the most out of your testing sessions.

WEEK 7

Build your prototype

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WEEK 7

You'll craft an interactive prototype you'll later test with users to ensure your solution is usable, relevant, and meaningful.

WEEK 8

Run usability tests & analyze the data

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WEEK 8

You'll validate how well your solution meets the mark by conducting testing sessions with real people. Then, you'll synthesize the research findings and determine next steps.

Graduation

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SCHEDULE

Weekly classes designed to help you gain UX confidence

Our program is designed to fit your busy schedule—even if you have a full-time job. We've packed in just the right amount of work.

MONDAY 2-3:30PM PST
Live group class
We all meet to master UX by practicing together. You’ll learn and work live on your UX case study.
THURSDAY 2-3:30PM PST
Live group class
Just like Monday, we'll meet as a class and work live on your UX case study. We’ll address any issues so you can move forward with confidence.
NEXT DATES

Join our next program with 11 other creatives around the world

Our class sizes are limited to 12 students. This ensures that you’ll get a personalized, intimate learning experience.

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April '23 class

Apr 24th 2023 - June 23rd 2023
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PRICING

Program pricing

Get an energizing program experience with 11 other creatives—all at an accessible price!

Only $187/week
TOTAL
$1,499 USD
Enroll now
Gain in-demand UX skills
Create 1 case study
Weekly group mentorship
Weekly group Q&A
Case study workbook
Supportive community
Lifetime access to materials
Starting at $268/week
8 monthly payments
$737.37
TOTAL
$5,899 USD
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Become job ready
Get certified
Craft a unique UX portfolio
1-on-1 mentorship + guidance
Weekly live classes
Weekly peer-to-peer sessions
Lifetime access
Supportive community
Learn UX & UI
Learn design systems
Create 2 case studies
Get career advice
Kits & templates
Workbooks
Get $500 OFF of our UX/UI Expert program
As a UX Intensive student, you get a $500 credit to apply towards our flagship UX/UI Expert program!
GUARANTEE

Creator Protection Guarantee

There's absolutely no risk to join our program. We have two guarantees to protect you and your investment.

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30-day, no questions asked guarantee
If during the first 30 days of the program you're not satisfied, send us a message and we'll give you a full refund of your investment.
365-day guarantee
Finished the program and not feeling confident in your UX skills? You're protected by our 365-day guarantee. Get a full refund of your investment plus an extra $200 on us.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What the FAQ?!

Any questions on your mind? Check out our FAQ or directly reach out to us. We’d be happy to help!

What will I come out with at this end of the program?

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You’ll walk away with the ability to create products that solve true user and business problems. You'll also be able to confidently back up your design decisions with data.

What if I want to fully transition to UX after the program?

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UX Intensive is intended to teach you the fundamentals and add UX design to your skillset. If, by the end of the program, you decide you want to transition to UX, you'll get a $500 credit towards our flagship job-ready program, UX/UI Expert. It's a 22-week program to become a kickass UX designer.

Can my employer pay for the program?

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Absolutely! Many companies are willing to invest in your continued education.

What’s the refund policy?

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With our Creator Protection Guarantee, there's absolutely no risk to joining our program. We have two guarantees to protect you and your investment:

  • 30-day, no questions asked guarantee
  • 365-day guarantee

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How much work should I expect to put in per week?

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Expect to dedicate up to 4-8 hours per week for videos and assignments.

What if I fall behind?

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We purposefully added one to two break weeks in the program to give you a breather and to help others catch up if they've fallen behind.

If you're not able to catch up, that's alright too. You'll always have access to the program. So you can go back and watch the videos and do the assignments at your leisure.

I don’t live in the United States, can I still apply?

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UX Intensive is 100% online. We welcome everyone, wherever you are in the world.

Note that you’ll need to be able to access Zoom to participate in meetings. If you live in a country where you can't access Zoom, unfortunately, you won’t be able to join our program.

What if I can’t attend some of the weekly meetings?

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We encourage you to attend as many of them as possible, we understand that you won’t be able to participate from time to time.

Meetings are with the entire cohort and are recorded. If you can’t make it, you can still watch it later.

Do I get a certificate of completion?

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Yes! At the end of the program, we’ll send a certificate of completion as proof that you went through UX Intensive.

Print it, marvel at it, show it off to your friends or not. Up to you!

CONTACT ADMISSIONS

Got questions? Get answers.

Any questions on your mind about the program? Contact admissions! Most of our students reach out before joining.

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