Mento Design Academy

It’s one of the best investment I’ve done in my life! I enjoyed my learning with the curriculum, my mentor and my peers! I really appreciate that the mento team constantly iterates to provide us a better learning experience and a supportive community.... Read More The curriculum does not only teach you things you need to know to complete your Bootcamp projects but things you need to know as a UX professional! What surprised me is that even though I haven't completed my bootcamp, I already got referrals to interview and now I am really grateful that I am doing an internship program in Europe which has been my goal for a long time.

The best part of Mento Design Academy for me is the mentorship program. My mentorship sessions gave me the professional and personal guidance I needed to transition into UX Design. I couldn't be happier with my experience! I thought the curriculum was... Read More very well organized, and the materials were educational and easy to follow. I also enjoyed the family-like slack community and networking opportunities Mento offered, which helped me learn UX without feeling alone:)

When I decided to make a career switch to UX design, I wanted to join a bootcamp that would truly make me job ready i.e. to be equipped with real-life skills so that I can be confident enough in interviews and perform in my first job. After months of... Read More research, I landed on Mento Design and since then, I never looked back. Joining Mento was a decision one would not regret. Why? Firstly, I find Mento's curriculum practical, and it is created and updated by UX designers who have many years of valuable experience and are currently still practicing. Secondly, I love the 1:1 mentoring sessions I have with my mentors Madalina and Radu. They are just so wise, patient, and willing to share their knowledge and teach to their best ability. Thirdly, the community at Mento Design is absolutely lovely and supportive. From mentors to students to staff who help out with the curriculum, I have experienced endless kindness and support. I enjoy our study group sessions where we provide feedback to help one another be better designers. If you are thinking twice about whether to join Mento, I would say stop hesitating and book a call with Mento to get to know more about the curriculum and the mentors! You will never regret it like me :)

Before enrolling with Mento I spend some good 6 months searching and reading about all the different options out there. Although they seem to be very similar at first glance, the professional background of the Mento team Makes them stand out. I Have always... Read More been a bit sceptical about all the Bootcamps out there that “promise” a quick transition in UX within 6 months, And since my first “get to know” call with Radu, He was very transparent by setting The right expectations. Their successful careers, honesty by setting the right expectations and a curriculum that offers you the chance to work on real projects - In my personal experience that was what made them “different” from the others. You might be a bit unsure about reviews, but trust me: Book a call with them to get to know the program and you won’t be disappointed.

I first became interested in UX because I already work in the design field and felt it would be a seamless integration into my life. I spent months figuring out and doing research on the multitude of UX bootcamps out there to try and get the most because... Read More I have a very tough lifestyle to fit studying into. The priorities for me were flexibility, practicality, and community-- all of which Mento filled effortlessly. My mentor, Radu, is super understanding about my current job demands and helps create feasible plans around my schedule. Mento not only teaches you valuable and well-articulated curriculum about UX but even time management and being more productive with the time you have. The mentors also take the time to get to know you, your skills, interests, and weaknesses to plot out an effective plan of action for learning and creating your portfolio. In doing so, none of this really feels like work but something you get to do and are excited to work on. Another huge pro to this bootcamp is the community that other courses may lack. Mento really puts a lot of effort into building a family that is extremely warm and supportive. It's a great motivator in the course to talk to others in different areas of progress and learn from each other. The community has a close Slack community that spreads fun informative articles, words of support, and weekly meetings to problem solve or show work. While I am still in the midst of working on the course, I can see that the bootcamp puts a very active effort in placing students because I see the energy behind mentors and willingness to help network. I feel many of my acquaintances have gained cool opportunities and I cannot wait for my turn! This course is extremely positive and cares a lot about us individuals!

The program provided just the right amount of structure I needed to learn the UX/UI design process all at my own pace. The curriculum is very relevant, with enough resources and assignment to practice the material learned. In addition, Mento Design Academy... Read More provides so much support to caters to whatever area additional help is needed, including job/interview support. The Mento community is so supportive; even though you are completing the boot camp solo, you very much apart of a group.

I had a very difficult time choosing the right BootCamp for myself. It took more than a half year to figure it out, including dropping off from one Bootcamp after signing up. When I googled, there were too many options and different opinions. Since I... Read More was a total beginner, I didn't know "what I know and what I don't know". The only thing I knew was I wanted to be a UX designer and needed someone to guide me during the journey, but I was not sure which is the right way to go. After months of exploration, I decided to join Mento design academy and I'm very grateful and proud of my decision. Here, I'd like to share 3 reasons why I found joining Mento is so valuable. (1) The community is just the right size and the atmosphere is very supportive and welcoming. You can get connected with amazing people from all over the world via slack, online events, and online study group sessions. Thanks to this warm community, I've never felt alone since the beginning and the feeling of supporting each other with fellow students motivates me always. (2) The mentors are experienced, human, and supportive. The weekly 1on1 call helps the students ask questions, receive feedback, and be guided in the right direction. Students also can get support on slack besides the call. Personally, I appreciate my mentor always cares not only about my progress on the curriculum but also about my full-time job and mental health state. I tend to be frustrated with myself when I could not handle assignments as I planned but my mentor always encourages and guides me. What I like about Mento is its self-paced and the mentor helps us to keep on track while adjusting the journey in our real-life situations. (3) The curriculum is very practical and fresh. What I mean by "fresh" is that the contents of the curriculum are made by our mentors. So, the contents get updated based on students' feedback, and the mentor shares additional materials based on students' needs. I'm very thankful that the mentors always listen to us and stay open for feedbacks. The learning experience has been continuously improved day by day. Last but not least, The key factor of my decision to join Mento was the free call before signing up. I was very moved by the passion and thoughts behind the Bootcamp and I could not stop signing up after the call. If you are still in a doubt, I highly recommend you book a call!

Great curriculum full of valuable information, interesting and demanding assignments, a mentor who is guiding me and motivating me throughout my learning journey, supportive community, and lovely and motivating student`s group sessions - these are some... Read More of the most important things to know about Mento Design Academy for someone who wants to learn UI/UX Design. As someone who is changing her career path from journalism to UX/UI Design, I did plenty of research and preparation before I have choose Mento. And I did not regret any second. What they do is so great and you can feel all that energy, modesty, knowledge, and optimism on the whole learning path. They are also helping us to find our way and to be strategic about our careers. Even after we finish our Bootcamp, we get their support and guidance which is also one of the huge differentiators from others. I am also a mum and having their support in that context also means the world to me. To sum it up - the best UI/UX Design Bootcamp out there. And I can see this is just a beginning of a wonderful and successful story!

I have highly praised Mento to all my friends for the quality of many aspects such as the very well organized curriculum with A to Z techniques and methods, a kind and welcoming community on slack where you can implicate yourself as much as you want and... Read More need, there’s always something happening and your help and feedback is always appreciated by colleagues in their projects, everyone is very supportive. What brings it all together is a wonderful group of mentors, extremely open and sincere, motivating and supportive. Ioana is my mentor and I couldn t be more happy, ever since our first meeting I knew that we’re going to get along great, I really admire her and her humour is my type of humour and I think that’s great :) her experience is impressive and she’s very dedicated to the Mento community as well as Radu, they make a great team! Radu is the first contact I had with Mento and after one hour of talking I knew I wanted to join their community; his past experience is very inspiring, as well as the initiative of building this awesome platform that is so helpful for many of us in different parts of the globe. Thanks for everything!

Mento is one of those boot-camps that strives to offer you absolutely everything you need for your future career, without unnecessary noise, which is extremely rare to find nowadays: a structured curriculum with accurate information, perfectly balanced... Read More by practical assignments, warm mentorship sessions that help you develop your knowledge and get into the right mindset, and last but not least, a wonderful community of students and Design professionals. A rare combination of assets which make me proud to be their student. I am just my 3rd month now and I can honestly say I already feel confident to tackle design challenges, as they don`t just "teach" you what you need to know, you learn how to understand the processes and ask yourself what is the purpose of each of the methods you use or any design decision you take. You learn to bring arguments, to speak-up, to understand and articulate your decisions. I`ve never see this in any learning program I`ve been into so far, not to mention school. Even though they offer you a well needed structure, think of it as a more of a guidance system. Everything is tailored to you, your particular needs, skills, expectations, time and effort you put into learning - with the risk of using a cliché: they actually help you be the best version of yourself in terms of Design. Even though you have weekly mentorship sessions, they are always ready to offer support if needed, if you get stuck, if you have a question. You are never alone during this learning process, and you also get to interact with and learn from other students. If you are looking for a way to transition into UX Design, this is a gem! They are constantly offering everything you need for becoming a successful UX Designer, it just depends on you to learn as much as you can!