Two products share the name UX Academy. Here is which is which.
If you searched for "UX Academy" and found two different things, you are not confused - there genuinely are two separate products with the same name. UX Academy London (this site, myuxacademy.com) is an independent UK school run by Nomadic User Ltd. Designlab's "UX Academy" (designlab.com/ux-academy) is a US company's flagship product. We are not affiliated with Designlab in any way. Below is an honest, factual comparison so you can decide which fits your situation.
UX Academy vs Designlab.
| UX Academy | Designlab | |
|---|---|---|
| Company / Based | UX Academy London (myuxacademy.com) - Nomadic User Ltd, UK | Designlab "UX Academy" - Designlab Inc., US-based |
| Format | Live online, small groups (max 15), real-time tutors | Fully online, asynchronous - self-paced with a mentor |
| Schedule | Part-time Wednesday evenings (weekly live sessions) | Part-time ~36 weeks (20 hrs/wk), full-time ~21 weeks, or self-paced up to 18 months |
| Length | 8-wk foundation, stackable to ~20-wk full career programme | ~21 to 36 weeks (or up to 18 months self-paced) |
| Price | GBP 1,500, price-match guarantee, GBP 99 deposit | USD 7,999 to 8,499 upfront (monthly plans up to USD 1,417/mo); financing US-only |
| Mentorship | Free weekly mentorship sessions included | 1-on-1 mentor (30 sessions) + career coaching included |
| Certificate | UX Academy certificate | Certificate of completion (no job guarantee) |
Designlab details from designlab.com/ux-academy, captured June 2026; pricing in USD. Verify current pricing and programme details on Designlab's site before relying on them. UX Academy (myuxacademy.com) is an independent UK school and is not affiliated with Designlab.
What you get with us.
Live sessions vs self-paced async
Designlab UX Academy is asynchronous: you watch videos and work through material on your own schedule, supported by a 1-on-1 mentor. UX Academy London is live every week - a real tutor in the room, classmates asking questions alongside you, and structured accountability. If you know you need live teaching to stay on track, the formats are fundamentally different.
UK-based, GBP pricing, London focus
We are a UK school run under UK law. Our course is priced in GBP with no currency risk, no US-only financing hoops, and a real-client project rooted in the UK design industry. Designlab is a US company; pricing is in USD and instalment financing is available for US students only.
Live teaching, a stackable career path, and real work experience at a fraction of the cost
At GBP 1,500 versus USD 7,999 to 8,499, the price difference is substantial. But this is also a format difference: we lead with fit, not just price. If you want the depth of a 36-week async programme with a personal mentor and Designlab's track record of 2,000-plus confirmed graduate hires, that product may be worth it for you. If you want live small-group teaching every week, a stackable path from the 8-week foundation to the full Career Track (including real start-up work experience), and GBP pricing, that is what we offer.
Before you decide.
Is UX Academy (myuxacademy.com) the same as Designlab's UX Academy?
No. They are completely separate products from unrelated companies. "UX Academy" is Designlab's flagship product - Designlab is a US company at designlab.com. UX Academy London (myuxacademy.com) is an independent UK school run by Nomadic User Ltd. We are not affiliated with Designlab in any way.
Which is cheaper?
UX Academy London is GBP 1,500 with a GBP 99 deposit and a price-match guarantee on comparable live courses. Designlab's UX Academy is USD 7,999 to 8,499 upfront (or monthly plans up to USD 1,417/mo). At current exchange rates the difference is roughly five to six times the cost. Both prices are as listed on each company's site as of June 2026 - verify before relying.
Is one better than the other?
It depends on what you need. Designlab has a strong track record - 2,000-plus confirmed graduate hires and 4.77/5 across 1,600-plus reviews (their stated figures). Their async format suits people who need total schedule flexibility and prefer self-directed study with a mentor. UX Academy London suits people who learn better in a live weekly class, want real tutors and small-group accountability, prefer GBP pricing, and want a stackable path - from the 8-week foundation to real start-up work experience - rooted in the UK design industry. Neither is objectively better; they serve different learning styles and circumstances.
Can I study UX design live online in the UK?
Yes - that is exactly what UX Academy London offers. Live sessions every Wednesday evening, small groups of maximum 15 students, real-time tutors, and GBP pricing. You can join from anywhere in the UK (or abroad) without a commute. Designlab does not run live group sessions; their model is asynchronous with 1-on-1 mentor calls.