About the School
Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) is one of the largest online design schools in the world, founded in 2002. The school's mission is to make design education accessible to everyone. The platform unites a community of over 186,000 students from different countries. Courses are developed by practicing designers and instructors from leading companies: Google, NASA, Harvard, Adobe. Learning is in English, which additionally develops language skills.
Programs and Formats
IxDF offers 25+ courses in the following areas:
- User Experience Design
- User Interface Design
- Design Thinking
- Information Architecture
- Psychology for Designers
- Interaction Design
- AI and Design
- Web Design
Learning formats: fully online, with access to video lectures, text materials, practical assignments, and discussion forums. There are free and paid courses. Paid courses include mentor-reviewed assignments and a certificate. The average course duration is 6–12 weeks with a recommended workload of 5–10 hours per week.
How Much Does It Cost and What's Included
Prices for paid courses vary; check the school's website for exact costs. A subscription to all courses (monthly or yearly) is available, providing unlimited access to materials. Free courses are available without restrictions. The cost of paid courses includes: video lectures, study materials, community access, assignment reviews, and a certificate upon completion.
Why Choose Interaction Design Foundation
- Instructors from top companies: Google, NASA, Harvard, Adobe.
- Industry-recognized certificates.
- Flexible schedule: learn at your own pace.
- Large community for networking.
- High-quality free materials.
What to Consider Before Choosing
- Learning is entirely in English; an Intermediate level or higher is required.
- Paid courses can be expensive if paid per course; a subscription is more cost-effective.
- No offline classes or live webinars — only recorded lectures.
- Beginners may find it difficult to choose a suitable course due to the abundance of options.