UX/UI Design Foundations

Avocademy bootcamp was a great start into my UX/UI design journey, so thank you Maca! I loved the foundations course which lead to making your first project, and you can get as many mentor calls as needed to guide you in the program. There's many text reading lessons in this project but the information is important. The foundations course sets up skills that I transferred when I got into the Career Jumpstart course so you have a good general idea when you get to the real client projects aspect. I recommend reaching out to mentors as much as possible because they also are learning on the job and have good intel and experiences. If you need help, there's always someone to talk to. If you're looking to get into UX/UI from another field I would recommend this bootcamp as a start or if you have existing knowledge of UX/UI! :)

As a person coming from a completely different creative background (fashion & graphic design), I felt like I hadn't really found a great fit for my passions until I started researching UX/UI Design. For me it's the perfect balance of creativity & technicality--while helping solve problems. After a couple months of researching I came across a few bootcamps but Avocademy stood out the most to me and I went for it.  I completed the Foundations course with Avocademy in October and it was the best decision and self investment I've made! The course goes into depth and is organized so well. The reading material is incredible and the fact that they offer mentorship throughout the entire program is what really helped me make my decision to join. I was able to talk one on one when I needed help or had questions and I really learned so much. If you are looking to enter a new career field I highly recommend this program they will tech you everything you need to know. I was amazed how much I was able to retain the new information I was learning and I give the credit to the way this program is structured. Designing your own project towards the end of the program is very rewarding and makes you realize just how much goes into UX Design and how much Avocademy teaches you in a short period of time.  Like anything, you get what you put in! So if you are dedicated and determined to learn and start a new career path you will love it. I am now in their Career Jumpstart program where you work with real clients, continue to build your portfolio and apply to jobs. I really cannot express how much Avocademy is changing my life already!

Finding and enrolling in Avocademy UX/UI Foundations program has been a game changer for me. The program is well structured with hands-on activities that lead to your first UX design case study. What I loved the most was the access to design mentors who reviewed my work throughout the program. I was also able to schedule virtual sessions with them to clarify any information that was obscure. Although the review of my work was delayed sometimes, the overall experience, especially the cost, is second to none. Great program!  

The Avocademy UX/UI Foundations course laid out UX Design principles in a simple and easy to understand format.  As someone who works fulltime and a mom of 2 young boys, I worked through the program at my own pace.  The mentors were always insightful, and they have a team to check up on me time and time again to see if I needed any assistance.  The Avocademy community of mentors, graduates, and peers is awesome! Being able to hear about graduates getting jobs continued to help me be motivated. I even met up with 2 peers in my area and so even though I did the class online, I did not feel alone.  To help with job assistance, however you need to enroll in their secondary program called Career Jumpstart (CJ) which I ended up doing right after the Foundations course.  CJ gives you real world projects which is key to getting your portfolio noticed.  I started in February 2022 and was still working through CJ when a company reached out to interview me which later turned into a job offer in late December! I followed their process and even before I could apply to a single job, I had an offer!  The Foundations course along with the Career Jumpstart course were what I needed to make a career pivot without having to go deeper in debt.  Highly recommend!! 

I am so glad for Avocademy! 🥑 I was eyeing their course for a long while and did all the research I could do to find a good fit and they definitely were :) I was fortunate enough to take their UX/UI foundations course in the summer of 2022. Due to my work schedule, I had to ask for an extension so I took 16 weeks rather than 8 weeks, which I am so grateful for. You still have to put in the hard work though! There is a lot to learn so keep a good pace when taking this program. If you think you're not understanding something or feel behind, the mentors have been a great help with their feedback and support. They are there to guide you to the right path and support you through your journey. If you're thinking about this course, I'd recommend going for it :) You'll be welcomed into a big community that wants to learn for its users and for themselves. Thank you, Avocademy! 

I completed the Foundations Course and Career Jumpstart with Avocademy. The best part of the program is how accessible everyone is. There is unlimited mentorship and guidance throughout the entire process. The foundations course sets you up for a great basis for career jumpstart. I would highly recommend doing both and following their curriculum. I started the program in April 2022 and got a job December 2022. I was skeptical at first, but the process genuinely works and I couldn't be happier about such a big career switch. This program rocks and you'll be supported through the entire thing. 

I joined Avocademy in March for UX/UI Foundations. I didn't have any prior experience in this field. There is a lot of information, which can be overwhelming for the first time. Modules are divided by the topic and activities. You need to upload your activity to get feedback, and then you can move on to the next chapter. They give students timelines which helped me a lot since I have a full-time job and I was a full-time student. At the end of the boot camp, I designed my first project and created a portfolio. Then I joined their Career Jump Start. I worked on real client projects with a different group of 5 people. Each project took about five weeks. Avocademy also helped review my portfolio and resume. They have great tools for networking, interviewing tips, and more. I'm currently applying for jobs. 

I'm so glad I found Avocademy! I did some very thorough research to find a bootcamp that fit my particular needs. I found Avocademy early on, but due to nerves and anxiousness to learn new skills in a new field I held off. Let me say, I wish I took the leap sooner! From the beginning everyone was so helpful and supportive. I was very impressed with the amount of help and resources available to me and how mentors responded to all my questions in a timely and patient manner. I dove into the program looking to learn new skills so that I could eventually break into a new field. I completed the program with so much knowledge, confidence, and excitement for the future. I immediately enrolled in the Career Jumpstart program and am currently in the process of applying to jobs. I can't thank Maca enough for what she has done to help so many of us find our way into the industry. Her passion for UX is felt through every interaction, as well as, the course curriculum. I appreciate how as the industry best practices change, the course changes with it to provide Avocademy students with industry leading skills and understanding. Thanks to Avocademy for providing me not only with the skills I need to break into the UX design field, but for helping me gain confidence in my ability to take a leap and learn something new.

Avocademy's UX/UI Foundation course is a great primer into learning UX/UI.  Their course is one of the more affordable ones out there and is in a reasonable time period to see if this is the right path for you. They have carefully curated a plethora of materials that will set you up for best practices and success in the industry. Their self-paced program makes it flexible to complete whatever your current situation may be. Their unlimited mentorship was a huge factor as I was able to speak and learn with a variety of qualified mentors who were more than happy to help with whatever questions and concerns I had. 

I really enjoyed building my first project with Avocademy's UX/UI Design Foundations. I like how straightforward their system is because we learn immediately by applying the lessons in our own project. Their system simplifies UX/UI which makes it easier to digest the information and be creative as well. My favorite part of this course were the mentors. Each mentor is qualified, they work in the industry already and talking to them allowed me to understand how UX/UI designers think.  It is important to note that taking this course means having the initiative to schedule Zoom calls with mentors in order to get the best out of the program. Everything is basically laid out, as a student I had to trust the process and have the initiative to connect with mentors. One of my biggest concerns before I joined Avocademy was whether or not it was legit because of the name. I can assure you 100% it is legit.  I think its name actually reflects the program a lot, it is very personal and if you want to learn from a community of designers you can. The slack channel allows students to connect with each other too- students ask each other design questions, career questions and talk about their success stories which can be very motivating.

Honestly, I was a little uncertain at first because I had no experience in the UX/UI field. I researched other bootcamps as well and they were well out of my budget. I read other reviews on Avocademy and heard nothing but good things. I decided to take the leap and boy am I stoked that I did! The course was broken down into digestible content and even though you have deadlines, you can complete the coursework on the times that work best for you. Also, the mentors were VERY helpful in answering all my questions as well as making sure I was on the right path to success. Definitely would recommend for other students looking to get there foot in the door of the UX/UI field. 

Wow where do I start, I remember coming to the end of my healthcare assignment, my contract nearing an end, and not sure what I wanted to do next. The agency I had gone through wanted to retain me and wanted me to become staff through the agency and the hospital I was doing my contract at wanted to hire me as permanent staff, because, yes I am just that good haha... But, after moving at the height of the pandemic to work in several hospitals in the city and leaving that job after almost two years to pursue contracts and make more money... I was exhausted, In January of 2022, the C shot back up and we were short staff, and overworked, and what I loved and adored so much started to feel like a burden. I remember telling my husband, that I wanted to do something different. Something where I could still be able to understand people and help people but, not work bedside. He told me to look into case (management) working or a remote position but, I wanted something completely different than what I had been doing for several years.  Having a first degree in Criminal Justice before Nursing. I began to look into Cyber security, but after having a shady looking Bootcamp (thank God we didn't pay), I was a bit turned off from boot camps... Fast forward I had about three weeks left of my "final contract" because in my head that was it and it was time to take a leap of faith. My husband knew how I desired to create and how I thoroughly enjoyed helping, connecting, and relating to others. So, he texted me Avocademy after seeing it on TikTok. I looked the website over, saw some testimonies, and then reached out to see if it was a match and a good fit. Once my contract was coming to an end, as a family, my husband and I decided I wouldn't pick up any more contracts, become staff, or work and that I would spend the few months to learn and master foundations and put all my focus on learning UX/UI... I actually start working, towards the end of foundations, since I then understood the foundations of foundations (pun intended) and it was very do able. I had always been interested in being creative, designing things, and creating things. UX/UI isn't just that it's so much bigger then that... My minor in college for my first degree is in Fashion Merchandise, and I remember as a project with we had to design a fashion merchandise website, so when I knew that, that had some UX/UI in it, I knew it was something that I could do, but, I would honestly say I had NO PRIOR experience, my background was in the criminal justice system and healthcare and I was able to learn and be a success... The rest is still being written as we speak... Pros:The unlimited amount of one on one mentorship. Genuine support from mentors, students, and leadership. Affordable pricing and payment options.Quick turnaround when submission on activities.Thorough and constantly updating the latest UX/UI principles and practices in foundation curriculum. So honestly, with the hi-fi design, (alignment, button size, I won't tell you everything, register to find out more haha...) I struggled a little bit more than others and was granted help from Bridget (shout out to you) to help me get it together, that was the icing on the cake and since then I would say I now, think I am pretty good with my wireframes, ie... Thanks for not giving up on me!!Help with portfolio building, like real help, feedback and tips to make it better and stand out...They care and I am not just saying that like they are rooting for you to win.Also if something comes up or something changes and you communicate with them, they are more than willing to work with you, in order to freeze your account so that you can come back to finish. I actually started a new job since I was nearing the end of foundations, and they worked with me to extend my deadline... Please communicate they want to see you complete your case study, add it to your portfolio (which they help you create for FREE for all those on a budget) and win.  I am currently in Career Jumpstart but, I was working full time right before finishing foundations and I still was able to finish, with dedicating a few hours every day. I work from home, so I have access to my personal monitor and laptop (you don't need a monitor, I actually only set my monitor up for career jumpstart, all of foundations I used my Mac, you don't need a Mac either, a regular laptop will do) but, most of the time I had to work on foundations after work just because, I am dealing with high sensitive information and HIPPA. The point I am trying to make is even if you work FT, you can still complete foundations in a decent time. They do all they can do to foster the environment, it's just up to you. They teach you all that you need to know, and as I mentioned they are constantly updating the foundation curriculum. They encourage you to ask questions, watch videos, and read the curriculum. They have so many resources and literally, they give you the foundation and lay it out on a platter.Also, they have live series so although it is not a live course in retrospect, you still get live humans if you understand what I mean.Cons:The only con I would say that there is for me, was as I mentioned in the pros not having live classes, but, it's not necessarily a con because they do have speaker series that ARE live, unlimited mentorship, slack where you can communicate with mentors, students, and even the leaders. So, it isn't necessarily a con this is just a preference, not a necessity. I was still able to complete the course in foundations, and move on to Career Jumpstart... I will be updating you all on that, so stay tuned! 

Avocademy is a great way to quickly learn and gain design skills. There is a TON to learn about design and this course is structured in a way that the information is not overwhelming. You basically go through the design process as you are learning and create a project with it. There are plenty of resources provided for students to aid with their learning. Something unique about the program is the unlimited mentorship. However, I do suggest hiring mentors with teaching/mentorship experience, or providing a training course for them. Some are great, but some really do not know how to give effective and objective feedback. My favorite part of Avocademy is their career jumpstart program. You get to work with a team of designers on projects for real clients and its a great learning experience. Mentors help you with resume, job applications, interview prep, and portfolio. Overall, it's a great atmosphere with a lot of support and motivation. I'm very glad I took the opportunity to learn through this program. I was able to transition for my previous career in a matter of months instead of graduate programs that take years. 

I used to be a healthcare worker and was completely burnt out and tired. I was no longer passionate about the field and knew I needed to make a change. I stumbled upon UX design and then found Avocademy. I was skeptical, but compared to the prices of other bootcamps, I decided to take the risk and begin making a career change. Taking the foundations course was the best decision I have made. It allowed me to learn the building blocks of UX/UI design. I really liked the course because while they have suggested deadlines, you can customize it to fit your schedule. I also appreciated the mentorship throughout the program. Avocademy really wants to see you succeed!  

I was laid off from my job in mortgage in August of 2022. I knew I needed to change my career path. I needed something that prioritized creativity and empathy. During my first lesson with Avocademy, I was reassured that this is what UX/UI was all about. Avocademy was accommodating and opened a whole new door for me. I was reassured by the mentors and other students in the program that this was the right choice for me. I'd recommend this program and Avocademy to anyone. 

Avocademy is a self-paced, intensive UX/UI bootcamp that I was lucky enough to come across early in 2021. I was looking to make a career change, or at least find something that would allow me to save money for Grad school, but I have since fallen deeply in love with design. The way that Avocademy's team has structured their course, alongside the tremendous amount of support and guidance they offer, really sets you up for success. It's clear that this program was made with the utmost care for their students. As I mentioned before, it's an intensive course, there is a lot of information to get through and lots to read especially, but it's well worth it. It's expected that you finish in 8 weeks but as it's a self-paced program, the timeline isn't fixed. It's very convenient for those who can't devote all of their time to a program, and the flexibility of this course is what initially drew me to it. Whenever I would feel overwhelmed or stressed about the material, there was a network of mentors and other students that I could turn to for support, advice, and/or anything! I can honestly say that this has been the most enjoyable learning experience I've ever had. I wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone who is interested, I can't imagine that you'd be disappointed! 

The Avocademy Design Foundations was a good experience. There isn't really an instructor to teach you from step to step. Essentially, you are teaching yourself and you learn by doing. Avocademy provides you with links and online resources to help you understand designing for UI/UX. They also provide unlimited mentorship meetings, but I never really booked any unless it was required. There were minimal openings at the time I was in the foundations class. The mentors that are helping you along the way are great people. The only thing that didn't really work out is when you are getting approval of your small steps in the big project. You may have 2-3 mentors commenting conflicting things and it takes longer for approval. Having more than one mentor looking at your things isn't bad because you get a lot feedback. But when you have to wait a week or more for approval, it sets you back. Fortunately, student success allowed me many extensions in order to get everything approved and just right.  Compared to other bootcamps, this one is also the most affordable (foundations only). 

I felt like the entire Avocademy process was built to ensure that a student is never working alone while working to achieve their goals.  I always felt like every question that I asked was answered quickly and thoroughly to make sure that I was having a great learning experience.

As a student, Avocademy is full of detailed lessons and activities explaining UX/UI best practices. The activities they assigned were directly paired with the lessons, allowing me to practice what I learned. After, mentors would review my activities to provide detailed feedback that identified areas for improvement. The lessons are not limited to design, the mentors also provide insight into UX/UI design real world. Overall, Avocademy has facilitated my journey as a UX/UI designer by providing support and insight of the industry.

I recently completed the Avocademy Foundations program and I couldn't be happier with my experience. The course was well-structured and provided a great foundation for a career in UX/UI design.

One of the things I appreciated most about the course was the flexibility it offered. It was self-paced, so I was able to work at my own pace and fit my studies in around my schedule. The material was presented through a combination of videos, readings, and interactive exercises, which kept things interesting and engaging.

I found the course material to be very comprehensive and felt well-prepared by the time I finished. The instructors were all highly knowledgeable and provided excellent support throughout the course. Although sometimes they were a bit too busy to get back to you on time but when they did, they were always available to answer questions and provide feedback on my work.

Overall, I would highly recommend the Avocademy Foundations program to anyone interested in a career in UX/UI design. It's a great investment in your future and I feel confident that it will set me up for success in my chosen field.