UX Master Classes

Live and On-Demand Webinars by Design Leaders

Learn from Global Design Leaders

Get advice and insights from design masters through our webinar series.

How to Break into UI Design: Design Skills That Make You Irreplaceable by AI

Rafael Hernandez, Lead Product Designer, T. Rowe Price

In this Master Class, you will:

  • Get excited to learn the timeless UI design skills that AI can’t replace—critical thinking, designing with intention, and solving real problems.

  • Make yourself invaluable with a portfolio that’s not just pretty, but persuasive—built to land interviews and make hiring managers say “finally!” (even if you’ve never had a UI design job).

  • Gain confidence and credibility through guidance from Rafael Hernandez, a Product Design Leader who’s built high-performing teams and knows exactly what hiring managers look for.

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You’ll learn from the best:

In this Master Class, you’ll learn from one of the world’s leading experts:

  • Rafael Hernandez: Lead Product Designer, T. Rowe Price.

Can’t attend live? You can enjoy your Master Class at any time, anywhere. You’ll get the recording sent to your email to watch it as many times as you want!

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Inclusive Product Writing in an AI-Driven World

Katrin Suetterlin, Senior Professional Content Designer, SIXT SE

In this Master Class, you will:

  • Get excited to create inclusive, accessible copy without losing momentum or productivity. If you’re a product professional aiming to speak to all audiences without being outpaced by AI, this Master Class is for you. You’ll explore how everything from tiny CTAs to expansive guidelines can be designed with accessibility and inclusivity in mind, even as product landscapes shift.

  • Make yourself invaluable by applying your UX writing skills to the real-world demands of inclusive design. You’ll learn how to balance user needs, stakeholder expectations, and evolving AI tools, so your copy supports everyone without sacrificing clarity or consistency. This session isn’t about AI hype, it’s about how to thoughtfully integrate it without compromising human-centered design.

  • Gain confidence and credibility as an accessibility advocate in your day-to-day work. You’ll walk away with practical tips to elevate your product writing, support better collaboration, and push for inclusive experiences at every stage of the process.

You’ll learn from the best:

Katrin Suetterlin: Senior Professional Content Designer at SIXT SE

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The No-Burnout Blueprint for a Successful Design Career

Vitaly Friedman, Senior UX Consultant, European Parliament, and Creative Lead, Smashing Magazine

In this Master Class, you will:

  • Get excited about shaping a design career that fits your life—not the one TikTok says you should want. Whether you're eyeing freelancing, the startup scene, or a comfy corporate gig, you’ll discover how to succeed and how to spot red flags early.

  • Make yourself invaluable and learn how to stand out without burning out. You'll explore real-world strategies for negotiation, how to handle conflicts, make an impact, and manage resistance to design efforts — without 80-hour weeks or being the “difficult” person.

  • Gain confidence and credibility by learning directly from design leader Vitaly Friedman, who’s been there, done that, and has the invoices (and battle scars) to prove it. His insights will help you feel more confident and comfortable with clients, ace interviews, gain better standing, and build a more successful career.

In this Master Class, you’ll learn from one of the world’s leading experts:

  • Vitaly Friedman: Senior UX Consultant, European Parliament, and Creative Lead, Smashing Magazine.

Can’t attend live? You can enjoy your Master Class at any time, anywhere. You’ll get the recording sent to your email to watch it as many times as you want!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are design skills so important right now?

Design skills are incredibly valuable for both you personally and for your company.

For you personally, design skills are important because:

  • Salaries for people who learn design are soaring, surpassing $200K in cities like San Francisco, with global job growth rates at 13%.

  • Many of your job competitors already possess design skills. When you enhance your design skills you can significantly elevate your personal brand and make you a more attractive candidate.

  • You learn skills that protect you from losing your job to AI.

  • You can ignite your passion through design and leverage it to make a meaningful impact.

For your company, design skills are important because:

  • Your design skills can help increase sales, keep customers loyal, and turn them into powerful advocates of your company. That’s because design is all about helping people reach their goals and meet their needs. 

  • Companies that invest in design outperform the S&P 500 Index by a whopping 228%.

  • Design goes way beyond creating attractive visuals and aesthetics. When you possess design skills you’re equipped to revolutionize businesses, make technology more user-friendly, and innovate customer experiences and systems.

I’m not a designer. Why should I learn design and tech?

Design and tech skills can make you an indispensable asset to your company and open up career opportunities.

For example, if you’re in a field such as:

  • Marketing, Communication and HR

  • Software Development

  • Customer Service

  • Business

  • Psychology

  • Project Management

  • Architecture

  • Content Creation 

  • Healthcare

  • Teaching

  • And other fields

Why can design skills make you valuable in all these jobs and industries?

That’s because design skills are incredibly valuable for both you personally and for your company.

For you personally, design skills are important because:

  • Salaries for people who learn design are soaring, surpassing $200K in cities like San Francisco, with global job growth rates at 13%.

  • Many of your job competitors already possess design skills. When you enhance your design skills you can significantly elevate your personal brand and make you a more attractive candidate.

  • You learn skills that protect you from losing your job to AI.

  • You can ignite your passion through design and leverage it to make a meaningful impact.

For your company, design skills are important because:

  • Your design skills can help increase sales, keep customers loyal, and turn them into powerful advocates of your company. That’s because design is all about helping people reach their goals and meet their needs. 

  • Companies that invest in design outperform the S&P 500 Index by a whopping 228%.

  • Design goes way beyond creating attractive visuals and aesthetics. When you possess design skills you’re equipped to revolutionize businesses, make technology more user-friendly, and innovate customer experiences and systems.

How can design skills protect me from losing my job to AI?

AI is killing jobs in all industries. Humanity has never faced such a powerful force, developing at an exponential speed.

You can protect yourself by learning design: You’ll use the very fabric of being human, like empathy and intuition. AI never can never replace that. These skills are timeless and will stay with you forever.

Design is centered on human needs and goals. That’s why you can protect your future with the power of human-centered design. Mastering these skills can shield you from AI-driven disruptions.

We’ll even teach you how to use AI as your career helper, not your terminator.

Do I need any prior experience in design or tech?

Good news!

You don’t need any prerequisites or prior experience in design or tech. We’ve crafted the learning experience to ensure your success and real career outcomes, regardless of your age or background.

Will I receive a Certificate?

Yes! After you finish, you’ll receive an industry-recognized IxDF Certificate.

Use your IxDF Certificates to increase your credibility and salary potential. Your employer and clients will trust you when you can prove that you’ve learned from the best.

Be in distinguished company, alongside industry leaders who train their teams with the IxDF and trust IxDF Certificates.

Add IxDF Certificates to your LinkedIn profile, resumé and job application in a few easy steps.

You can download your certificates as .jpg files, so they are easy to share. Certificates are always valid.

How do I add the IxDF Certificate to my LinkedIn profile?

That's easy! You can use your IxDF Certificates to increase your credibility and salary potential. Your employer and clients will trust you when you can prove that you’ve learned from the best.

Add your IxDF Certificates to your LinkedIn profile, resumé and job application in a few easy steps:

  1. Click “Add profile section” on your LinkedIn

  2. Tap “Recommended”  

  3. Select “Add licenses or certifications”

  4. Enter your IxDF Certificate details

  5. Hit “Save” 

You can download your IxDF Certificates as .jpg files, so they are easy to share. IxDF Certificates are always valid.

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How can the global and local IxDF community help me?

We can help you in several ways.

Join meet-ups in your city: Join the regular meet-ups in your city in a nearby cafe or office building to have fun and learn with people just like you. You get full access to IxDF Local Groups where you can build your network, find your next job, enjoy yourself and learn from your peers. The meetings are completely optional and are spread across over 500 cities worldwide. Your network is your net worth.

Get instant help and career advice in IxDF online global communities. Build your global network through the supportive IxDF community. Earn IxDF Distinctions like “Community Influencer'' and “Social Impact Award”.

Learn from global leaders and build your network and job opportunities locally and globally.

I just signed up for a live Master Class. What's next?

Wonderful! When you sign up for a Master Class, you’ll receive an email from Zoom with a link to join the live Master Class.

  • This email is sent from noreply@zoom.us - please check your spam folder. 

  • If you can’t find the email, please reach out to mads.soegaard@interaction-design.org and we’re super happy to help you!

Great news! You’ll also get an on-demand version of your Master Class a few hours after the live event ends.

A few days later, the on-demand Master Class will show up on your private profile page.

That way, you can view the Master Class on-demand at any time. As many times as you wish.

Will the live Master Class be recorded and become available on-demand?

Absolutely!

When you sign up for a live Master Class, you’ll automatically receive the link to the recording a few hours after the live event ends.

A few days later, the on-demand Master Class will show up on your private profile page if you’re an IxDF member. If you’re not a member, you’ll receive your recording by email.

You can enjoy your Master Class on-demand at any time, anywhere. Watch it as many times as you want.

What if I can’t attend a live Master Class?

Great news! We’ve got you covered.

When you sign up for the live Master Class, you’ll automatically receive the link to the recording a few hours after the live event ends.

A few days later, the on-demand Master Class will show up on your private profile page if you’re an IxDF member. If you’re not a member, you’ll receive your recording by email.

You can enjoy your Master Class on-demand at any time, anywhere. Watch it as many times as you want.

What if I have more questions?

We’d love to hear from you and help you!

Reach out to us at hello@interaction-design.org or use the online contact form.