Learn UX by designing real products with startups and AI companies
Start your First Apprenticeship
- Weekly lessons + live workshops
- 1-on-1 mentorship
- Design real AI product features
Backed & Supported
For designers who don't want another course
Trying to break into UX but have no real projects
Tired of doing fake portfolio redesigns
Finished a bootcamp but still can't get hired
Want to design AI products, not just talk about them
Ready to level up your design career?
Land your first UX role
Stand out from the crowd
Learn by shipping
Real work. Real industries. Real AI
I have been extremely satisfied with the program and its structure. It blends a mix of useful resources that every aspiring designer needs including design foundations, mentorship, and the opportunity to work on real projects.
The apprenticeship where you actually ship
Work our apprentices shipped with real companies
How the DesignXP apprenticeship works
Get placed on a real product
Start designing real features
Ship real work
Build your portfolio
Stay supported
Here is what you will get
Real challenges
Weekly 1:1 mentorship
Practical weekly learning
Private community
Certification
Meet your lead mentors
Everything you need to level up your career
Ongoing coaching
50% alumni discount
Lifetime community
Weekly office hours
Everything you need to level up your career
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Start your apprenticeship
Design XP Apprenticeship
- Real company apprenticeship placement
- 1-on-1 technical mentorship
- Portfolio-ready case studies
- Access to AI tools & Figma (6 months)
- Office hours & career coaching
- Alumni community access
- Design XP Certificate
- Job readiness prep & interview coaching
FAQs
No prior experience is required! Our program is designed for beginners, career switchers, and early UX learners. We provide the foundational training and support you need to confidently take on real-world projects.
You should plan for 5–8 hours per week during the learning phase, and about 8–12 hours per week during the apprenticeship. Our program is flexible with asynchronous content, but there are deadlines to help you stay on track.
Everyone who enrolls in the full program will get access to an apprenticeship opportunity. If we’re unable to match you right away, you’ll be prioritized for the next cohort or project intake. In the meantime, you’ll still have access to live workshops, mentor feedback, and community support.
After completing your core lessons, you’ll submit an intake form sharing your skills, interests, and preferred project types. We then match you with a real business partner based on project availability and your profile. Our team reviews every match to ensure a good fit.
Absolutely! You’ll be working on real-world projects with actual business outcomes. Many graduates feature this work as a primary case study in their portfolios and resumes—and we encourage you to do the same.
Yes — if you withdraw within the first 7 days of the cohort start date, you’re eligible for a full refund. After this period, the program is non-refundable due to the commitment we make to securing projects and mentor support for each participant.
An apprenticeship at DesignXP is a mentored, project-based learning experience. You’ll work on real projects for actual businesses, with guidance and feedback from experienced designers — but the primary goal is skill development and building a portfolio. An internship is typically a formal job with an employer, where you contribute as a junior team member. Internships often focus more on output for the company, while our apprenticeship is designed to help you learn, improve, and showcase your growth.
