Launch your career in UX/UI design with Designlab’s UX Academy. Fully online and project-based, this bootcamp trains beginners and career changers to build standout portfolios with mentorship, client projects, and career coaching. Flexible pacing and a focus on real-world skills prepare you to succeed in product design.
Designlab's UX Academy is an immersive, project-based bootcamp designed to launch careers in UX/UI design. By combining expert 1:1 mentorship and weekly group critiques with a robust curriculum, participants gain hands-on experience while building a professional-grade portfolio. The program offers unmatched flexibility with three pacing options: full-time, part-time, and self-paced, catering to various schedules and commitments. For those new to the field, UX Academy Foundations offers an introductory learning path with its own mentorship and preparatory coursework.
Students explore every aspect of the UX/UI process, covering user research, ideation, information architecture, interaction and UI design, prototyping, usability testing, and more. With over 530 hours of lessons and guided projects, including four real-world capstone projects—one of which is in collaboration with a live client—the program ensures graduates are armed with the skills and confidence to thrive in the industry. Participants also benefit from the program’s rigorous portfolio review process, where hiring managers provide valuable feedback.
Built around a vibrant online learning community, UX Academy fosters collaboration and growth among peers through shared critiques, discussion forums, and networking opportunities. Its comprehensive mentorship structure includes 30 individual mentorship sessions in the full program (or 8 in the Foundations). Beyond technical skills, students receive career services such as personalized coaching, job application assistance, interview prep, and lifetime access to Designlab’s community resources.
What sets UX Academy apart is its unwavering focus on mentorship, real-world client projects, and portfolio review panels—components purposefully designed to ensure transition into a successful career in UX/UI design. The program is tailored to meet the needs of students at all levels, providing them with the tools and guidance they need to turn their creative passions into professional achievements.
