UX/UI Expert
The job-ready program for creatives to become kickass UX/UI designers
Designed for creatives to supercharge their careers
Launch your UX/UI design career in just 22 weeks and get a well-paid UX job you love every single day.
Flex your UX superpowers. Become a recognized, respected & well-compensated creative.
Creatives are incredible people who often deal with a lot of crap. We take pride in flipping the script. We empower creatives to become respected UX decision-makers.
$45,000 - Graphic designer
$55,000 - Fashion designer
$56,000 - Industrial designer
$65,000 - UI designer
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.
Meet your UX mentors
In our 18+ years of combined UX expertise, we’ve designed solutions for millions of people around the world.
With UX/UI Expert, 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.
I'd say there's no better way to learn UX than this Kickass UX program. Anyone learning UX by themselves can easily fall into the start-stop trap, just like I was.
Upon graduating from this program, I feel really confident in my product design skills.
That genuine interest in both the material and the student’s success... I don’t know if it exists elsewhere. I have not found it, and I looked really hard before finding you guys.
The passion came back even as a graphic designer. I was just in a rut and this program re-energized me. And it even lit a fire under me at my real job too.
UX/UI Expert helped me become a better art director and designer. Even though I didn’t want to transition to UX design, it feels so good to have a better understanding of how I can support the UX team members and design process.
As a graphic designer, I was feeling stuck. This program has allowed me to add these new UX skills which is exciting. I highly recommend this course to any designer.
This isn’t a bootcamp; it’s a personalized mentorship program by two experts in the field who understand what it takes to do UX. Your mentors care.
Create two unique case studies and a portfolio that’ll get you noticed.
Every aspiring UX designer creates case studies and a portfolio. But how many truly stand out? Not a lot. We’ll teach you our tried and true methods to create work that’ll get you noticed.
A curriculum designed to take you from zero to job-ready
Gain deep UX knowledge and the confidence required to become a kickass UX designer.
Case study #1: A UX deep dive
Picking your case study & 10,000ft view of UX
Even before the program starts, you’ll already be setting yourself apart by learning the secrets to picking the perfect case study. Most universities and bootcamps don’t help students select case studies that solve REAL business and user problems. Even worse, many of them choose the case studies for you. So, you work on the same case study as everyone else and you end up with a generic, cookie-cutter UX portfolios.
Create a research plan & recruit participants
You'll identify what it takes to develop a solid research plan, write effective user interview questions, and recruit participants.
Conduct user interviews
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.
Affinitize the research data
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.
Master information architecture & create a story map
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.
Create your sketches, wireframes, & user flows
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.
Craft a usability test plan & recruit participants
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.
Build your prototype
You'll craft an interactive prototype you'll later test with users to ensure your solution is usable, relevant, and meaningful.
Run usability tests & analyze the data
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.
Learn in-depth UI design principles
You’ll dive deep into UI design principles that world-class companies use to make their products look beautiful and stunning.
Make your designs look pixel-perfect
You’ll take your wireframes to the next level by applying user interface principles. It’s the last stretch before wrapping up your 1st case study!
Case study #2: The sprint
Design a standout portfolio
How to land your dream UX job
Graduation + 3 months of support
Apprenticeship (optional)
Ease into your new UX career with bonus trainings
Gain additional expertise that will take you further in your UX career.
Launch your UX career with a tech apprenticeship and gain real-world UX experience
We’ve partnered with Tech Fleet so you can gain invaluable real-world experience by working on a real project with a cross-functional team.
Weekly classes designed to help you build a UX career you love
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.
This program challenges the way that you think and it really makes you take a deeper look as to why you are designing what you’re designing. It also helped me communicate my ideas better and that’s powerful.
You make it fun, you’re super knowledgeable and you have real world experience, which not a lot of professors do.
As a graphic designer, the biggest reason I am interested in a UX career is to take some of the subjectivity out of my design work. It’s incredibly helpful to have Colton and Ludovic along for the ride. They make it fun and easy.
I am a bit blown away. UX/UI Expert is nothing like I’ve seen in Springboard or anywhere else. It’s just really well designed.
I'm very strategic about how I approach projects now. Before, I just wanted to make things look pretty, like grab a person's attention, have nice branding.
Program pricing
Our class sizes are limited to 12 students. This ensures that you’ll get a personalized, intimate learning experience. Enroll now and receive your welcome package!
Creator Protection Guarantee
There's absolutely no risk to join our program. We have two guarantees to protect you and your investment.
What the FAQ?!
Any questions on your mind? Check out our FAQ or directly reach out to us. We’d be happy to help!
Is UX right for me?
Graphic, visual, UI, and web designers are incredibly well-positioned to become top-performing UX designers. Yet, UX isn’t for everyone. To find out if it’s right for you, try our free UX design course and see what you think!
Who is this program for?
UX/UI Expert is specifically designed for graphic, visual, and UI designers.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes! At the end of the program, we’ll send a certificate of completion as proof that you went through UX/UI Expert. Print it, marvel at it, show it off to your friends or not. Up to you!
What will I come out with at this end of the program?
You’ll come out of this program with best-in-class UX case studies that you can wholly call your own. You’ll work on the projects that genuinely interest you and not pre-canned projects.
You’ll also have a portfolio that stands out from the crowd. So many portfolios out there look the same. In that sea of sameness, you’ll be able to attract the attention of hiring managers and recruiters successfully.
Finally, you’ll have all the artifacts necessary to start applying right away: resume, cover letter, socials, and the strategies to get seen by employers.
Are there any prerequisites?
Yes!
First, at Kickass UX, we specifically empower creatives. What matters is that you have a creative background, either professionally or even personally (depending on your abilities, we’re happy to make exceptions). Ideally, you have experience in any of these roles:Architect · Artist · Creative director · Fashion designer · Graphic designer · Illustrator · Industrial designer · Motion designer · Painter · Photographer · Print designer · Video creative · Visual designer · UI designer · Web designer
Second, you need consistent access to a computer.
Third, fluency in English.
If you still have questions, send us an email at hello@kickassux.com.
How long is the program?
Total of 27 weeks (6ish months)
1 week of pre-work
22 weeks of work
4 break weeks
Can my employer pay for the program?
Absolutely! Many companies are willing to invest in your continued education.
And, if you need extra help convincing them to pay, you get to choose the projects you work on during our program. That means you could work on a company project starting day one.
Is there a down payment? Can I get a refund?
There's no down payment. To secure your seat, pay in full or in installments at no risk to you. When you purchase, you immediately get our "Creator Protection guarantee" which has 2 parts to protect you and your investment:
First, you get a 30-day, no questions asked guarantee. We're so confident you'll love the program that you can request a refund at any time during the first 30 days for any reason. We've taken on all the risk so you can try our program and make sure it's a good fit for you.
Second, we have a 365-day guarantee. Finished the program and not feeling confident in your UX skills? You're protected by our 365-day guarantee. Get a refund plus an extra $200 on us.
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How much work should I expect to put in per week?
On average, across the entire program, expect to dedicate 4 to 8 hours per week for videos and assignments.
For intense weeks, expect to spend at least 6 to 8 hours.
On lighter weeks, expect to spend anywhere between 1 to 4 hours.
What if I fall behind?
To ensure that no one gets left behind, we’ve purposefully made some weeks lighter than others. Sometimes you won’t have assignments, and your only task will be to watch and internalize content.
Also, every 4 to 5 weeks, and for everyone’s mental health’s sake, we included break weeks. Relax and watch movies. If you’re falling behind and need to catch up on assignments, go for it.
What is mentorship like?
You’ll get access to your mentors every single week during our Monday meetings. We’ll address any concerns you may have, answer your questions, and help you to go through the program successfully. We'll also be available to answer questions through our chat.
You also get 1-on-1 mentorship! Depending on your needs, you'll be able to choose between 4, 8, or 12 hours of 1-on-1 mentorship.
I don’t live in the United States, can I still apply?
UX/UI Expert is 100% online. We welcome everyone, wherever you are in the world.
Yet, there's one exception.
The program and meetings are taught in American English. With that in mind, you must be fluent in English to get the most out of this program.
If you get into the program, we’ll let you select your time preferences for the peer-to-peer meetings so that it’s easy on you and your peers’ schedules.
What if I can’t attend some of the weekly meetings?
While 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. We recommend that you follow at least 20 of the 22 meetings.
Monday meetings are with the entire cohort and are recorded. If you can’t make it, you can still watch it later.
Friday meetings are peer-to-peer only and are in small groups of 4. You’ll be able to select the time that suits you best on Fridays, and we will match you with people who have similar time preferences as you. These smaller meetings aren’t recorded; think of them as breakout rooms.
How is UX/UI Expert different from bootcamps or universities?
We’ve designed UX/UI Expert to be the best of both worlds. It’s the speed of a bootcamp with the depth of a university program.
Bootcamps tend to glance over subjects that are critical to becoming a true UX designer. For example, while most of them teach you UI theory, it’s so basic that it’s not actionable enough.
On the other hand, university programs can be theory-heavy and less focused on applying design in the real-world. It’s common for these programs to teach you concepts that you put into practice many months later… once you’ve forgotten most of it.
With UX/UI Expert, we’re taking a completely different approach.
We’re not a mega-corporation and proud of it. As our student, you are treated as a real person, not just a number.
We keep class sizes small (up to 12 people per class).
We personally provide mentorship every week of the program. And we genuinely care; we’re not just saying that for marketing purposes.
We strongly believe in giving/receiving feedback, in exposing yourself to new ideas. That’s why we allow you to go through peer-to-peer feedback sessions every week.
You work on case study subjects that you care about instead of giving you pre-canned case studies.
We teach you in-depth concepts using a learn-by-doing teaching style. Rapidly applying what you just learned is one of the best ways to understand and internalize concepts.
Lastly, we give you lifetime access to all the program materials so that you can keep watching videos and practice. At a bootcamp or university, once the program is done, it’s done. If you’re lucky, you’ll have the slides of the lessons you took. Yay.
What if I need more time to purchase?
We're happy to offer a 7-day extension only if you’ve reached out to us before applications close. If you’re waiting on your company’s budget or something similar, reach out to us, and we’ll work with you.
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Any questions on your mind about the program? Contact admissions! Most of our students reach out before joining.
