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9 out of 10 students switch careers without any design experience, it’s certainly not required.
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Students are already enrolling in the next UX Academy Foundations cohort!
No design experience? Join our rigorous and flexible UX Academy Foundations course! You’ll embark on a 1-on-1 journey with your Designlab mentor to learn the fundamentals of design. This is the first step for product design beginners, and is a prerequisite for enrollment in UX Academy if you have no prior design experience.
The next UX Academy Foundations course starts on July 10th.
Start with FoundationsIf you have previous experience as a graphic, web, or digital designer or are a Foundations graduate, then UX Academy might be for you. UX Academy is an intensive online program that equips you with the UX/UI design skills you need to land your first product design role.
The next UX Academy course starts on June 19th.
Start with UX AcademyOur powerful network of Designlab mentors is our secret weapon. When you enroll, we’ll pair you with an experienced professional designer. They’ll guide your progress and prepare you to succeed in your new UX design career.
George Visan
Product Designer at Neo Financial
Olga Apolinarska
UX Designer
Chris Key
Head of Strategy at Rubber Duckers Ltd
Janet Fu
Product Designer
Chandresh Gandhi
Staff Designer at Walmart Global Tech
Smrita Jain
Senior UX Designer at MRM//McCann Worldgroup
Dominique Wu
Creative Director/Founder at Hummingbirdsday LLC
Sara Vilas Santiago
Design & Content Lead at Canva
Schedule a time to discuss any questions you have.
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Improve on specific UX/UI skills with these specialized 4-week Designlab courses.
Discover how to make better products through user insight and understanding. Learn the key principles of human-centered design and how to turn user research findings into concrete product features. Perfect for aspiring UX professionals, project managers, entrepreneurs, and more.
Learn moreNext course: July 7th
Once you’ve mastered the basics, dive deeper into creating pixel-perfect user interfaces through an in-depth study of layout, color, typography, and more. You’ll finish the course with a polished prototype to add to your portfolio. Perfect for mid-level designers and those hoping to hone their existing skills.
Learn moreNext course: July 7th
Design isn’t just about making something beautiful, but also making it easy to use. Learn key interaction design principles, how to structure the design of products around the goals of users, and how to sketch and wireframe your design ideas. Perfect for product managers and developers who want to work better with designers.
Learn moreNext course: July 7th
We believe that online education should be rigorous yet affordable.
At Designlab, we believe that if you put in the work, you’ll see the results. That’s why we offer our Tuition Reimbursement Policy. Here are just a few of the industry-leading companies our graduates have found work with:
Hundreds of UX Academy graduates have
landed amazing UX design roles!Jeanmarie Levy
UX Designer at Code For America
“Honestly, the community of Designlab was crucial for my learning and success.”
Read Jeanmarie's storyJason Moosikkamol
Lead Product Designer at Blueprint
“After graduating from UX Academy, not only can I give ideas life, but I can make them look good too.”
Read Jason’s storyHannah Cunningham
Product Designer at Royal Caribbean Cruises
“I really think I learned more in UX Academy than I did my entire four years of business school.”
Read Hannah's storyErik Gartzke
UX Designer at SpaceCAMP
“I would not have gotten where I am today without the UX Academy program at Designlab.”
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9 out of 10 students switch careers without any design experience, it’s certainly not required.
Accepting applications
Schedule a time to discuss any questions you have.
We’re available
We look forward to chatting with you soon! Be sure to check your email for a copy of the UX Academy syllabus to review prior to your call.
Learn everything about mentorship, portfolio projects, how Career Services will help you land your job.
Upcoming: {{ root.upcomingOpenHouse }}
We hope you enjoy the session!
Perfect. Most students transition into new design careers through UX Academy Foundations.
Great. With some design experience already, UX Academy will be right for you.