UX Academy

Overview

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.

UX designers create the digital experiences that touch billions of people, and the field of UX is expected to see strong growth over the next decade. UX Academy will teach you the complete design process and help you create a unique portfolio that stands out from the crowd.

A Learning Path for All Levels
Most students begin with our 4-8 week UX Academy Foundations, where you'll learn UI basics and get comfortable with tools like Figma. Experienced visual designers can apply directly to our main UX Academy.

Supported and Structured

Complete online, asynchronous lessons, then meet 1-on-1 with your expert design mentor to get unblocked and ask questions. As part of Designlab, you'll also join a vibrant online community where you can collaborate, network, and make friends.

Spend 10-20 hours/week to complete the course within the 8 week deadline. You’ll get 8 mentor sessions and 1 Group Crit. Finally, apply all the skills you’ve learned throughout the course during the final project.

Syllabus

UNIT 1 - VISUAL DESIGN BASICSBegin with an introduction to the UI/UX practice, some of the tools and processes you’ll use in this course–and beyond–and the fundamental principles you’ll use to shape your design work.UNIT 2 - UI FUNDAMENTALSBuild on your understanding of the fundamental principles of visual and UI design by learning about grouping, composition, and usability.UNIT 3 - IMAGES, ICONS, & ELEMENTSLearn how your design choices around photography, icons, and illustrations impact your work's overall visual language. Get familiar with the key components of a user interface and learn the importance of design patterns in creating consistent and usable digital products.UNIT 4 - COLOR & TYPOGRAPHYLearn the practicalities of working with color and type and get the opportunity to apply what you've learned.UNIT 5 - Interaction and InputIn this unit, you’ll learn more about form design and gain practical experience creating your first multi-step form.UNIT 6 - RESPONSIVE DESIGNLearn how to design responsively (for desktop, tablet, mobile, and smartwatch) and what you’ll need to consider when moving between devices.UNIT 7 - FINAL DESIGN CHALLENGEBring together everything you’ve learned throughout Foundations and all the feedback you’ve gotten along the way.UNIT 8 - INTRO TO UX DESIGN (OPTIONAL)This unit is an optional primer for key UX terms, processes, and roles you'll continue to discover should you continue your journey into UX Design.