UI Collective Academy vs The Guide to Design

Comparing the features of UI Collective Academy to The Guide to Design

Feature
UI Collective Academy
The Guide to Design

Capability Features

Academy Features
Exclusive courses & premium downloads10+ strategic case study frameworks150+ real interview questionsAll learning pathsAll upcoming updates
All Future Releases
Basic Design System
Book Recommendations
The Design of Everyday ThingsDesigning for the Digital AgeThe User Experience Team of OneDesign for the Real WorldAccessibility for EveryoneHow to Make Sense of Any Mess
Chapter-Based Structure
LessonReading listWatchlistReflectionPractice
Collective Kit Components
60
Collective Kit Variants
1000
Community Resource Links
Linkedin search (companies you admire)Women who designProduct design shots on DribbbleBlacks who designYour IXDA local groupInteraction gallery on BehanceLatinx who designQueer design club
Contact for Feedback
hello@uxdesign.cc
Content Curation
Course Hours
Advanced Design System: 6+ hoursAI in Design: 2+ hoursGetting Hired in Design: 3 hours
Course Library
Advanced Design SystemAI in DesignGetting Hired in Design
Design Questions For Free
Design System Audits
Focus on Digital Product Design
Free Community Features
Access to community discussionsExclusive savingsPeer feedback and reviewsPortfolio sharing spaceExclusive free downloadsShareable community certificate
Inclusive and Ethical Design Emphasis
Industry Expert Content
Jakob NielsenVivianne CastilloKoos LooijesteijnChristina WodtkeRubens CantuniReena MerchantTatiana MacChris KiessBobby GhoshalJared EronduTanner ChristensenTony FadellDon NormanJohn O’NolanLo Min MingAlexis ColladoRyan QuintalWilliam ChannerTimothy AchumbaIheanyi EkechukwuSanjana GalgalikarPaula ScherAga SzóstekMaximilian SchmidtMaggie GramCassie McDanielStuart SilversteinCyd HarrellIsabelle YisakTiffani Ashley BellPablo StanleyRuben PaterLinnéa StridNic ChanEllen WardMáirín MurrayThelma GoldenJen CardelloAndy FitzgeraldJorge ArangoLucia WangAbby CovertSheena IyengarThom MayneMatt LavoieQuintin CarlsonTatiana VlahovicMallory KimNikki AndersonDavid KelleyMichelle ChiuPascal PotvinJonny CzarJon YablonskiTaras SkytskyiErik JohnsonKathy BrewRoberto GuerraVal HeadMeghan WenzelLillian Ayla ErsoyDiana MalewiczAnd many more
Interactive Exercises
Lessons Per Course
Advanced Design System: 25 lessonsAI in Design: 18 lessonsGetting Hired in Design: 6 lessons
Lifetime Access
No Downloads Required
No Time Limit
Number of Case Studies
10
Number of Interview Questions
150
Number of Premium Lessons
40
Office Hours
Open Knowledge Approach
Portfolio Reviews
Premium Downloads
Private Community Access
Reading Lists Included
Reflection Questions
Regular Content Updates
Self-Paced Access
Upgrade From Free
Variable Starter Library
Watchlists Included

Integration Features

Private Slack Channel
Slack Integration

Limitation Features

Beta Status
No Account Required
No API or Plugin Integration
No Certification Mentioned
No Email Capture
No File Export Mentioned
No Formal Tutoring
No Guaranteed Job Placement
No Interactive Features
No Progress Tracking
No Proprietary Software Integration
No Registration Required
No User Data Collection
Not a Bootcamp
Not a Tutorial

Other Features

Trusted by Top Companies
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Pricing Features

Academy Membership Price
$149 one-time
Founding Member Special
Save $400
Free Tier
No Paid Plans Mentioned
One-Time Price
Parity Discounts