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Next Cohort: February 2nd to March 13th 2026

Not a course. Not an internship. Your first real UX experience.

Work with a real business for 5 weeks—
in a team, with mentorship, AI-enhanced workflows, and client presentations.
Build a portfolio case study that proves you're job-ready.
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
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Get your ticket for $175/month

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Why UX Launchpad?

You’ve taken the courses. You’ve built practice projects. But you’re still missing the things employers care about:

  • Real business feedback
  • A real problem to solve
  • A real team to work with
  • A real case study that isn’t made up
  • Practical experience using AI to speed up and strengthen your UX workflow

UX Launchpad gives you your first real UX experience — fast.
You’ll work directly with an actual business, collaborate with a team, learn how to leverage AI to work smarter, and create a portfolio piece that holds up in interviews.

What makes UX Launchpad different?

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What You Get

Real Experience

  • A real client project with real constraints

  • Business stakeholder feedback throughout

  • A final presentation to the client

Mentorship & Support

  • Feedback from mentors and industry professionals
  • Guidance on UX process, communication, and decision-making

Team-Based Collaboration

  • Work in a UX team with defined roles
  • Practice teamwork, communication, and client-facing skills
  • Build experience you can speak to in interviews

AI Workshops & Skill Building

  • 3–4 expert-led UX workshops
  • Training on using AI in your UX workflow to research, ideate, and iterate faster
  • Tools and strategies to work smarter, not harder

Portfolio-Ready Deliverables

  • A complete, interview-ready case study
  • Figma files, research, and team documentation
  • Proof you can solve real problems for real businesses — using both UX and AI
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How It Works (5-Week Structure)

Week 1 — Kickoff & Planning

Meet your team, meet the business partner, understand the challenge, and align on your project plan.

Weeks 2–4 — Research, Design & Iteration

Run user research, define problems, ideate solutions, build interactive designs, and use AI as needed. 

Week 5 — Final Delivery

Hand in your final Figma file, case study, and report. Present your work to the business partner.

Wrap-Up

Learn from other teams, get final feedback, and celebrate your win.

Previous Examples

Audiowave

AudiowaveAI Project

Team 3's presentation to AudiowaveAI in 2024

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Realize

Realize Solutions Project

Team 8's presentation to Realize Solutions in 2024

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Audiowave Feedback

Impact on AudiowaveAI

Hear how Michael Yagudev, founder of Audiowave, was blown away by the real-world impact of participants’ work.

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Is UX Launchpad Right For You?

UX Launchpad is for you if:

  • You want real-world UX experience, not another simulated project
  • You’re tired of fake case studies
  • You want feedback from real business partners
  • You want to learn how to work in a UX team environment
  • You want to strengthen your AI-assisted UX process
  • You want mentorship, structure, and a clear project to execute
  • You want confidence (and proof) that you can deliver
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Pricing

$175 USD per month × 4 months

No interest, no extra fees.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this program for?

UX Launchpad is designed for:

  • Aspiring UX designers who want their first real-world project

  • Junior designers looking to level up and gain client experience

  • Mid- to senior-level designers interested in mentoring, project management, or diversifying their portfolio

We also welcome product designers, researchers, and UI designers who want to strengthen their UX skills.

How much time will I need each week?

Plan for 15-20 hours per week. This includes team meetings, client check-ins, research, design work, and presentations. Your exact time may vary depending on your role and team pace.

How much does it cost?

$175 per month for 4 months = $700 in total. Prices are in US dollars. Payment is due upon registration.

What if I change my mind?
How will I be placed in a team?

When you register, you’ll complete a short questionnaire about your skills, availability, and interests. We’ll match you with a diverse team to balance skills and experience.

Do I need prior UX experience?

No! We welcome beginners who are committed to learning and contributing. That said, basic familiarity with design tools (like Figma) and a robust UX 101 knowledge is expected to help you make the most of the experience.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes — all participants receive a digital certificate of completion, plus your final case study for your portfolio.

What kinds of businesses will I work with?

We partner with startups, nonprofits, and small to mid-sized companies across different industries. Each project is a real problem the business needs solved — no made-up case studies.

What if I can’t make every meeting or workshop?

We record all workshops so you can watch later. For team meetings, you are required to attend live, but your team can coordinate asynchronous work if you miss a session.

Will I have a mentor?

Teams are assigned a mentor who can guide you on process, feedback, and professional growth. 

Can I join if I live outside Canada?

Absolutely! The program is fully online. We assign teams based on overlapping time zones. That said, the businesses you will work with are in North America, and you will be expected to adjust your hours to their schedules.

What tools will we use?

The tools you use will be entirely dependent on your project. Typically, teams use Figma for design, Zoom & Google Meet for meetings, and Discord for communication. 

How is this different from an internship?

In UX Launchpad, you’ll have more creative ownership, direct business interaction and a shorter, more intense project timeline — all designed to help you grow quickly and create a polished case study.

What happens after the program?

You’ll leave with:

  • A completed, real-world UX case study for your portfolio

  • Business and mentor feedback to strengthen your work

  • An expanded professional network

  • Ongoing access to the IterateUX community

Can I work solo instead of in a team?

This is a team-based program because collaboration is a key part of real-world UX work.

Can I switch teams during Launchpad?

Your team assignments are final. One of the core principles of UX Launchpad is to simulate real-world experience — and in the real world, we don’t get to switch teams when things get tough. 

You’ll navigate challenges, communication differences, and collaboration — all things that are incredibly valuable to experience now, in a safe and supportive space.

That said, if something serious comes up, we’re always here to help.

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Got a question?

Write to us at design.challenge@iterateux.com.

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Build Work That Actually Works for You!

Real work. Real confidence. Real progress.

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Are You a Business?

We also partner with companies that want fresh UX thinking and want to support emerging talent.
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