The Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) is an educational organization.1 which produces open access educational materials2
The programs are not accredited.3.
The Executive Board currently include Don Norman4, Ken Friedman, Bill Buxton, Irene Au, Michael Arent, Daniel Rosenberg, Jonas Lowgren, and Olof Schybergson.
History
Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) was founded in 2002 by Mads Soegaard and Rikke Friis Dam. The organization was established to provide accessible educational resources in interaction design and user experience (UX).5
In its early years, IxDF focused on developing online learning materials at a time when UX and UI design were emerging as distinct disciplines. The organization initially emphasized open and collaborative knowledge-sharing, working with academics and industry practitioners to produce educational content in human–computer interaction and related fields. IxDF was also among the early providers of video-based online courses in design education, preceding the broader adoption of online learning platforms.6
References
References
- "About". Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF.org). 11 November 2013.
- "Forbes.com:Meet The Danish NGO That's Taking Open-Source Education Global". Forbes.com. 24 September 2013.
- "Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) Review 2026: Courses, Cost & Is It Worth It?". Uxcel Blog. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- Norman, Donald. "Disruptive Innovation: Commentary on Christensen".
- "The Interaction Design Foundation: What it is and what it does". LogRocket. 19 July 2024.
- "About". Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF.org). 11 November 2013.