UX Academy combines rigorous, cutting-edge curriculum with expert, 1-on-1 mentorship to help you build the skills you need to launch a career in UX design.
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Transform Your Career with UX Academy
UX designers create the digital experiences that touch billions of people. Despite news of a down tech market, the field of UX is still expected to see strong growth over the next decade. UX Academy will teach you the complete design process and help you create a unique and impressive portfolio that will help you stand out from the crowd.
Introducing: UX Academy 4.0!
Our biggest updates in years, with two major enhancements. Launching March 2025.
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UI ACCELERATOR
A brand-new, structured module focused on sharpening UI design skills through concentrated practice, personalized mentor feedback, and peer group sessions.
CLIENT CAPSTONES
Students will collaborate on real client projects, gaining invaluable experience and a standout addition to their portfolio.
With these updates, UX Academy is now more comprehensive than ever—ensuring you graduate with the improved UI skills, real-world experience, and confidence needed to launch your UX career.
Experience the Power of Quality 1:1 Mentorship
All UX Academy students are matched with a 1-on-1 design mentor who will provide feedback, answer questions, and help you stay motivated. Our mentors are all working designers who have been thoroughly vetted for both design expertise and strong communication skills.
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Job Ready in 6–9 Months
Most students’ journey begins with UX Foundations — a 4–8 week introductory course covering design principles, visual design, and UI design.
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With guidance from your dedicated mentor, you'll work through hundreds of hours of UX design lessons and projects – as well as build a unique portfolio showcasing your skills.
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We provide up to 6 months of career services support, including 26 1-on-1 sessions with a career coach and in-house curriculum to polish your presentation skills and create amazing job applications.
Our Students, Alumni, and Mentors Work at Top Companies Around the World
Build a Portfolio as Unique as you are
Graduate from UX Academy with an outstanding portfolio that aligns perfectly with your career goals and helps you look great to potential employers. The knowledge and skills you learned in the program will be integral in creating a portfolio of 4 unique projects that will showcase your range as a designer as well as your process and solutions.
"I had the best experience with [UX Academy] and I recommend it to everyone I speak to that is looking to career change and have this field in mind."
"The unwavering support from both mentors and peers, coupled with constructive group critiques, significantly enriched my overall journey. I entered with uncertain expectations, but I find myself leaving with confidence in my skills."
"I am 100% happy with my decision to enroll as a UX [Academy] student, I think Designlab has done an amazing job overall and I am grateful for this opportunity... if asked, I would definitely recommend Designlab."
"The best part of the bootcamp for me was finding an incredible group of friends who turned out to be so much more than just classmates; they quickly became my closest friends. We connected through common interests, aided each other through challenges, and formed enduring memories."
"The course was well structured and the projects were fun and helpful in learning Figma. My favorite aspect was being paired with a mentor who works in the industry where I could get feedback, learn best practices, and ask all questions related to UX/UI design and careers in the industry."
"My mentor was absolutely amazing! She gave great feedback and really helped me beyond just foundational learning. Once I understood the basics, she encouraged me to start thinking about higher level design thinking. She was extremely patient and very knowledgable!"
Join Our Next Open House Webinar
We want to help you transform your career and get the most out of UX Academy. Join a live webinar to get answers to any questions you might have about the program, the process, or the experience.