UX Design Challenge: Build 3 Real Client Projects in 21 Days
Become a PRO designer with real life projects with the Mentorix UX Design Portfolio Challenge even if you’ve never worked with real clients, lack confidence and doubt your abilities for just ₦5,000
Why Most Designers Never Land Their First Client
This UX Design challenge not only builds your portfolio but also helps you overcome the 4 roadblocks between you and your first design job
The Portfolio Problem
- You need client work to show in your portfolio
- But you need a portfolio to get clients to hire you
- So how do you get started? It’s a tricky circle!
Solving the Wrong Problems
The 'Missing Middle' Skills Gap
Courses teach theory, but not how real client projects flow.
Invisible to Decision Makers
The Portfolio Problem
- You need client work to show in your portfolio
- But you need a portfolio to get clients to hire you
- So how do you get started? It’s a tricky circle!
Solving the Wrong Problems
The 'Missing Middle' Skills Gap
Courses teach theory, but not how real client projects flow.
Invisible to Decision Makers
Why Most Designers Never Land Their First Client
This UX Design challenge not only builds your portfolio but also helps you overcome the 4 roadblocks between you and your first design job
E-commerce App Redesign
Scalable Design System
AI SaaS Product Design
What You’ll Gain
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Special Launch Offer
Get everything you need to become a confident, job-ready UI/UX designer
Mentorix 21-Day UX Design Challenge
- Self-paced learning
- Real-life projects
- Portfolio ready projects
Plus These Exclusive Bonuses
Portfolio Builder Kit
₦60,000 Value
- Portfolio website templates
- Case study frameworks
- Presentation templates
Social media Content Template
₦50,000 Value
- Daily LinkedIn Content template
- Daily twitter content template
- Best Practices for short videos
Design Confidence Toolkit
₦30,000 Value
- Client feedback response scripts
- Portfolio presentation cheat sheet
Total Value
₦190,000
Testimonials
What other designers are saying
This UX design challenge changed my life! Before Mentorix, I was just watching YouTube tutorials and replicating designs. Now I have 3 real case studies in my portfolio. Got my first gig at a startup last week, all thanks to the practical projects we did! The real-world experience really helped me stand out.”
Elizabeth A.
UI/UX Designer
I was tired of design challenges that only focus on UI. This program taught me real UX – from user research to testing. Big difference! Now my portfolio actually shows my problem-solving skills, not just pretty screens.
Adebayo O.
Product Designer
I’ve reviewed hundreds of portfolios as a design lead, and I can always tell which candidates have real project experience versus those who’ve only done tutorial projects. I’m impressed by how Mentorix structures their design challenge. Most programs focus on creating dribbble-worthy interfaces, but this one teaches the real skills we look for when hiring: business alignment, user research integration, and strategic thinking. The projects are structured exactly like what we assign to our junior designers. If you’re looking to break into product design, this is the most practical training I’ve seen.
Otto C
Lead Designer at Binmates
Dami
UI/UX Designer
Dumebi
Product Owner at Paymasta
I was at the point of giving up before I saw this design challenge. I knew my skills were not standard but I didn’t know what to do. But when I saw this challenge, I just said, let me give design one last chance and if this doesn’t work, I’ll just quit. But I don’t see myself quitting soon. Just finished my first project with an e-commerce client and they’re amazed by my process.
Peace Okoro
UI/UX Designer
After trying countless UI/UX courses and challenges, this was exactly what I needed. The focus on real projects rather than just theory helped me build a job-ready portfolio. Now I can confidently handle UX projects and present my design decisions to clients.
Blessing C.
Product Designer
Frequently Asked Questions
No prior experience needed! The challenge is specifically designed for beginners. But you must have completed a course in design. We’ll guide you through everything step-by-step, from basic design principles to completing real projects.
The challenge is self-paced, but we recommend 1-2 hours per day for optimal results. You can adjust the pace to fit your schedule while still completing all projects.
You’ll need access to Figma (free version works fine), Google Document, spreadsheet and a computer with internet connection. All other resources and templates are provided as part of the challenge. However, we advice you to use Framer or Webflow to host your portfolio.
You get lifetime access to all challenge materials, bonuses, and future updates. Complete the projects at your own pace and revisit the content anytime.
The challenge includes detailed step-by-step guides for each project. While it’s self-paced, you’ll have clear instructions to follow and reference materials to help you succeed. If you however have problems, simply send a reply to the email that delivers your daily challenges.
