IxDF - Interaction Design Foundation
On a mission to help people who feel stuck in their careers make a fast and fulfilling transition into design and tech. We’re here to help you build skills that improve lives, create products and services people love, and lead to salaries that reflect real value.
Design isn’t just for designers. It’s for anyone, in any job or industry, because it’s rooted in something timeless: understanding and helping people. User experience (UX) and human-centered design combine creativity, structure, and empathy to solve real problems — and create better experiences for real people.
In a world increasingly driven by AI, human-centered design and UX are more valuable than ever. AI can automate tasks — but it can’t empathize, imagine, or understand people’s needs and goals. That’s where UX and human-centered design come in: they are where technology meets humanity. When you master these skills, you don’t just adapt to the future — you help define it.
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Since 2002, we’ve had over 1.2 million enrollments and helped people fast-track their careers and make a meaningful difference, while supporting millions more through open-source content. We collaborate with over 250 leading designers from Google, NASA, Harvard, and Adobe to make world-class learning accessible.
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Turn your passion into a paycheck — and build a career you love:
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Break into design or fast-track your career with 35+ expert-led courses:
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Accelerate your career with 150+ expert-led, 1-hour Master Classes:
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How IxDF helps you start and grow your design career:
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