About Kilkenny UX Academy

We are a Kilkenny-based UX training studio focused on practical user research, usability testing, and interface improvement for real-world digital products.

Our mission

Our mission is to provide focused, structured UX education that aligns with how digital products are built in Ireland. We help learners build a strong research mindset and develop the ability to convert insights into product decisions.

As a young academy with one year of experience, we prioritise close learner support, structured feedback, and a direct link between learning outcomes and workplace expectations.

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Learners collaborating around a table with notebooks and laptops, reviewing personas and user journey maps during a guided workshop session in a Kilkenny classroom.

Our approach to learning

We focus on applied learning. Every module is designed to mirror the sequence of real UX work: discovery, research planning, testing, analysis, and improvement. This helps learners build habits that transfer directly to professional roles.

  • Research plans that include goals, hypotheses, and ethical considerations.
  • Moderated testing sessions that reveal usability barriers.
  • Evidence-backed interface recommendations grounded in user needs.

Facilities and resources

Sessions take place in Kilkenny with access to collaborative workspaces. Learners can use recording tools for test sessions, structured templates for research synthesis, and presentation guidance to communicate findings clearly.

We provide the environment needed for focused learning, including quiet rooms for research planning and group discussion areas for critique and synthesis.

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Rooted in Kilkenny

Our academy draws on Kilkenny’s growing digital and creative communities. We focus on practical skills that align with local and national needs, helping learners build confidence in research and design practices used across Irish industries.

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Values that guide our teaching

Evidence before opinion

We emphasise using research to support decisions, ensuring learners can justify design choices with clear reasoning.

Clarity and structure

From planning to reporting, we teach structured workflows that are easy to apply in real team settings.

Respect for users

Ethical research practices and thoughtful communication are central to how we approach user experience work.