Kilkenny UX Academy
Become job-ready in UX with hands-on research, testing, and interface optimisation—taught in Kilkenny with practical projects you can showcase. Learn how to uncover user needs and turn insights into measurable product improvements.
Practical, real-world UX
Learn research planning, usability testing, and interface refinement using realistic product scenarios from Irish digital industries, local services, and regional start-ups.
Structured learning path
Every module builds from discovery to evaluation, giving you confidence to run research, translate findings, and support measurable product change.
Outcomes you can demonstrate
Our curriculum is designed to help you build evidence of capability through research planning, prototype testing, and iterative interface improvement. You will leave with a structured portfolio of case studies grounded in real user insights.
Research and discovery
Plan interviews, create ethical study materials, recruit representative participants, and synthesize user needs into clear opportunity statements.
Testing and validation
Run task-based tests, capture qualitative and quantitative feedback, and interpret results to guide product decisions without guesswork.
Interface improvement
Refine navigation, content structure, and interaction patterns while balancing brand requirements, accessibility, and development constraints.
Core curriculum modules
Our learning sequence is built around common industry workflows. You will practise discovery methods, synthesize user insights, and present recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
Module 1: UX Foundations
Understand user-centred design principles, ethics, and the role of UX in digital product development across Ireland’s public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Module 2: Research Planning
Define objectives, select methods, build discussion guides, and learn how to justify research scope for small and mid-sized teams.
Module 3: Usability Testing
Design test protocols, recruit participants, moderate sessions, and report findings with actionable recommendations.
Module 4: Interface Optimisation
Translate findings into structured improvements for information architecture, microcopy, interaction patterns, and visual hierarchy.
Module 5: Portfolio Delivery
Create case studies showing a complete research-to-improvement flow, with evidence, trade-offs, and measurable change.
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Learning format and facilities
Sessions take place in Kilkenny in a focused classroom environment with access to moderated testing tools, recording equipment, and collaborative workspaces. Each week blends theory, supervised practice, and applied projects.
- Small group cohorts to support active discussion and in-depth feedback.
- Case study-based assignments with measurable research outcomes.
- Structured critique sessions focused on clarity, evidence, and next steps.
- Guidance on presenting research findings to stakeholders.
Project-based practice
Each learner completes a structured project aligned with real-world product scenarios. Projects include research planning, participant recruitment, testing workflows, and interface recommendations grounded in evidence.
We emphasise documenting rationale, limitations, and next steps, mirroring the level of detail expected by hiring teams and product stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the academy for?
We welcome career changers, designers seeking research skills, and professionals who want a structured entry to UX in Ireland.
Do I need prior design experience?
No previous UX background is required. We start with fundamentals and gradually build toward research and testing practice.
Is the course focused on digital products?
Yes. We work with digital product scenarios including web services, mobile apps, and service portals common in Irish organisations.
How much time is spent on research?
Research planning, interviewing, and usability testing are central to the program and run throughout the modules.
What tools are used during projects?
We use common prototyping and collaboration tools, but we focus on method and insight rather than any single platform.
Will I build a portfolio?
You will create case studies that show research findings, analysis, and interface improvements with clear evidence.
Where are the classes held?
Classes are hosted in Kilkenny with in-person sessions and structured project work between meetings.
Do you offer guidance on next steps?
Yes. We provide feedback on case study presentation and how to explain UX decisions clearly.
Contact Kilkenny UX Academy
Reach us to discuss course schedules, learning pathways, and local access in Kilkenny.
- Phone: +353 56 780 2149
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, R95 V2D3, Ireland
