Jacques Debeuneure

“I am pleased to share my positive experience with Jacques during the Career Services phase of UX Academy. Jacques has been instrumental in my development as a designer. His deep knowledge, clear explanations, and practical insights greatly enhanced my understanding of UX/UI principles. Jacques provided thoughtful and detailed feedback on my projects, always encouraging me to push my boundaries and think critically about my design choices. His patience and supportive approach created a comfortable learning environment, allowing me to grow confidently. Additionally, Jacques offered valuable career advice, helping me improve my portfolio and prepare for job interviews. His mentorship has been a key factor in my professional growth.”

“I believe we were the first cohort for Advanced Prototyping, so I really appreciated how prepared Jacques was for every peer group. He not only brought topics and demos from his own work, but was willing to answer all our questions no matter how small. He was also willing to answer questions through the week and leave comments on our files to help us with constructive feedback and prototype "debugging." I'm very grateful for his expertise and his sharing of his real world experiences. Thanks for setting up the course, Designlab! I'm excited to enroll in many more short courses!”

“Jacques was my group mentor for the Advanced Prototyping course. He answered our questions effectively and showed his process of how to do things on Figma. I appreciated how he shared real-world examples from his experience with Lowes. I feel that Jacques not only helped me with the prototyping course but motivated me to improve my skillset as a designer.”

“Jacques is such a delight to work with. His expertise and positivity remained consistent from the first day I met him, to the last encounters we had. He continuously offers tips and resources to help become the best designer you can be. I had some personal things come up while being his mentee, and even then, he was patient and kind while also encouraging and pushing me forward. He constantly focused on my progress, hence successfully using our time together wisely. I am appreciative to him for what he's done and continues to do. He has proven to be a great connection to have made! I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to grow as a designer and professional.”

“Jacques Debeuneure was an excellent mentor. What I loved most about Jacq was his consistency. Every session, he brought the same positive energy and always came prepared with an agenda. He was very accommodating and easy to work with when it came to scheduling. Jacques took the time to get to know me and understand what I wanted from the career service program. He understood my learning style and dedicated each session to providing feedback and answering any questions I had. He provided feedback on the coursework in a timely fashion and made sure to review everything during our sessions. Jacques was very open and understanding. He helped me prepare for several interviews I had during our time together and showed me effective strategies to succeed. We did a bunch of whiteboard challenges and mock interviews to help prepare me. We also refined my case study presentation as well. If you get paired with Jacques, you’re in GREAT hands.”

“Jacques has proven to be an invaluable mentor in enhancing my understanding of UX design and guiding me through the nuances of my job search. He really focuses on addressing my weaknesses, providing tailored guidance and steadfast support to foster my growth as a designer. I really appreciate the wisdom and support he shares; I use them to navigate my job search and boost my confidence as I continue to grow in my career.”

“Jacques was my mentor during the Career Services phase of UX Academy. Throughout my time with Designlab, I had several mentors, but Jacques was absolutely the best of the bunch! His dedication, intentionality, and enthusiasm sets him apart as a mentor. From our first session, he had a clear vision for how we would best use our time together. With each meeting being only 30 minutes, Jacques always made sure we used our time efficiently, picking up the thread from our previous session and continuing to build on it. He provided invaluable, insightful feedback on my application materials and interview skills. Between sessions, Jacques regularly sent me articles or tips related to the work of our session. On top of all that, Jacques is friendly, positive, and energetic, qualities that really helped keep me energized while facing a tough job market as a junior designer. Most importantly, Jacques is a seasoned designer who draws on the wealth of his own experience when he plans sessions and gives feedback. His insights are not based in theory, but rather in the personal practice he has put into the work of growing his own career. Even though our sessions are over, I continue benefiting from them and am so grateful I was matched with Jacques as my mentor!”