The Product Design Masterclass is an online educational program offered by the Studio One Design Agency. It is designed to provide aspiring product designers, particularly beginners, with the knowledge and skills needed to transform their creative visions into professional-level product design expertise.
The program is led by Joshua Oghenekaro Okwe, a highly experienced product designer ranked in the top 3% globally. Over the course of 10 weeks, students will participate in daily online classes facilitated by Okwe, where he teaches the fundamentals and advanced techniques of product design.
The masterclass covers a wide range of topics, including:
1. Product Design vs. UI/UX Design: The program begins by explaining the similarities and differences between product design and user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design, which are closely related disciplines.
2. Design Thinking Process: Students will learn the design thinking methodology, which involves phases such as empathizing with users, defining problems, ideating solutions, prototyping, and testing.
3. User Research & Testing: Mastering techniques for understanding user needs, behaviors, and pain points through research and usability testing.
4. UI & Visual Design: Developing skills in user interface design, typography, color theory, and creating visually appealing, intuitive digital experiences.
5. Design Systems & Components: Learning how to build modular, reusable design systems and UI components.
6. Figma as a Design Tool: Becoming proficient in leveraging the Figma design tool for product design workflows.
7. Starting, Managing, and Completing Design Projects: Gaining practical experience in the full lifecycle of a design project, from initiation to delivery.
The masterclass is offered in a fully remote, online format, with daily classes held via Google Meet to accommodate students from around the world. No prior design knowledge is required to enroll, as the curriculum is tailored specifically for beginners.
The full 10-week masterclass costs $100 or ₦150,000. For those who cannot afford the full program, there is an alternative option to purchase the comprehensive self-paced learning roadmap for $5 or ₦8,000.
The roadmap provides access to the same curriculum of over 100 topics, organized in a structured learning path, with links to free video resources and other learning materials. However, the roadmap does not include any mentorship, guidance, or a certificate upon completion.
Enrollment for the next cohort of the masterclass is scheduled for sometime in 2025, with the exact date to be determined. Interested students can join the waitlist to receive an email notification once the date is announced.
Key Considerations
1. Eligibility: The masterclass and roadmap are open to participants worldwide, including those from the UK, US, Canada, Nigeria, Ghana, and other countries. The program is designed to be fully remote and accessible to aspiring designers globally.
2. Physical Meetings: The masterclass is 100% online, with no in-person meetings or gatherings planned. All classes and interactions will take place remotely via video conferencing.
3. Payment Options: For the masterclass, students can pay the full ₦150,000 fee or opt for a installment plan of ₦60,000 per month for 3 months. The roadmap, however, requires a one-time payment of ₦8,000.
4. Certification: Only students who enroll in and complete the full 10-week masterclass will receive a certificate at the end. Those who purchase the self-paced roadmap will not receive any certification.
5. Refunds: Unfortunately, no refunds are available for either the masterclass or the roadmap. Prospective students are encouraged to thoroughly review testimonials and feedback from previous participants to make an informed decision.
6. Additional Support: If you have any further questions or need more information, you can send an email to oghenekaro@productdesignclass.com, and the team will be happy to assist you.
