Beginner4 Weeks
UX Foundation Bootcamp
The perfect starting point. Learn how to think like a designer, conduct user interviews, and map journeys without touching software.
By uxgroundworkNew PathwayUpdated for 2026 Tools
The friendly way to
learn UX basics.
Stop watching random tutorials. Our structured workshop portfolio takes you from "what is UX?" to your first hired role without the bootcamp burnout.
Design teams we learn from
Your Roadmap
Most beginners get lost in tools. We focus on the structural basics first, then visual design, then career prep.
8-12 Weeks typically
1
The 'Why' & Logic
User psychology, mental models, and flow architecture. No Figma yet.
2
The 'How' & Layout
Wireframing, grids, spacing systems, and accessibility standards.
3
The 'Wow' & Polish
High-fidelity UI, typography mastery, and prototyping interactions.
Workshop Portfolio
Practical, project-based courses designed specifically for beginners. Pick a skill and master it.
By uxgroundworkTooling2 Weeks
Figma for Non-Designers
Skip the advanced features. Learn the 20% of Figma that you'll use 80% of the time to build clean interfaces.
By uxgroundworkStrategyWeekend
User Research Sprints
How to talk to humans without being awkward. Scripts, templates, and analysis methods for actionable insights.
By uxgroundworkContrast: 1.2
Must Have2 Hours
Accessibility Basics
Don't build broken products. Learn the WCAG basics, contrast checking, and semantic structure early in your journey.
By uxgroundworkCareerSelf-Paced
Junior Portfolio Builder
Turn your messy workshop files into case studies that get you hired. Templates and copywriting guides included.
By uxgroundworkMore coming soon
We release new beginner-friendly workshops every month.
Learn UX 101
Six free guides to cover the real basics before you touch a tool.
Free20 min read
User Experience Basics
The full foundation. Principles, process, tools, and career context in one place.
By uxgroundworkGuide8 min read
What is UX Design?
A clear, beginner-friendly definition with real-world examples.
By uxgroundworkGuide12 min read
UX Design 101
A fast, practical overview of the UX fundamentals you actually use.
By uxgroundworkProcess10 min read
UX Design Process
The five stages that turn a messy idea into a real product flow.
By uxgroundworkResearch12 min read
UX Research Methods
Interviews, testing, and surveys without the academic fluff.
By uxgroundworkContrast: 1.2
Basics7 min read
UX vs UI
The difference in plain English — and how they work together.
By uxgroundworkThe Groundwork Method
Learn by
fixing broken things.
Most courses have you design "dream apps" that never exist. We give you broken interfaces and bad UX flows, and teach you how to fix them using logic.
Real-world scenarios
Deal with constraints, messy data, and stakeholder requests.
Portfolio-ready outputs
Every workshop results in a case study artifact.
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After (Your Work)
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Common questions from beginners
Do I need to know how to code?
No. While understanding how HTML/CSS works helps (and we cover the basics in the "Systems" workshop), you do not need to write code to be a successful UX designer.
Which software should I download?
We recommend Figma. It is the industry standard, it's free to start, and it runs in your browser. All our UI workshops use Figma.
How long does it take to learn UX basics?
Our "Foundation Bootcamp" is 4 weeks long. Most students feel comfortable taking on small freelance projects after about 8-12 weeks of consistent study and practice using our portfolio workshops.
Don't overthink it.
The best way to learn UX is to start doing it. Grab a workshop, open Figma, and break some things.
Includes all workshops, community access, and mentor feedback.
Start with the Mega-Guide
New to UX? Our "User Experience Basics" guide is the fastest way to get the real foundations without the fluff.