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UX/UI Design & AI Course
Turn your creativity into a career. In just 16 weeks, our UX/UI Design & AI bootcamp will get you creating breathtaking products that users love.
Full-time | 16 Weeks | Berlin or Online
No money? No problem. Get 100% financing with the Agentur für Arbeit
Be your own prototype
From concepts to components, get ready to think, tell stories, and create like a designer. Our AI-enhanced curriculum ensures you stay at the forefront of the industry, providing cutting-edge tools and insights with hands-on teaching. You’ll have the freedom to experiment and the expert guidance needed to succeed in the ever-evolving field of UX/UI design.
Course Overview
What's in store at our UX/UI Design bootcamp in Berlin
Phase I: The foundations of UX/UI design 👩🎨
Your learning journey starts with more than just tech skills – it begins by building a strong foundation for success. In the first week, you’ll connect with your peers, learn how to work effectively in the course, explore the IT industry and career opportunities, and discover how to use (and not misuse) AI as a tool to support your growth.
We start with the basics and tools from the areas of UX and UI. We show you how to use typography, iconography, color and shape principles in digital websites or apps to visualise your ideas.
You’ll also learn the Design Thinking method to solve problems in a targeted manner and generate new, market-oriented ideas that truly resonate with users.
Phase II: Deep-dive into UX design 🥽
Building on the first phase, you’ll now deepen your knowledge in the area of user experience. Learn how to build empathy with your users through user research and user-centered design, better understand their needs and incorporate the findings into your further conceptual work. You’ll further your expertise by creating user personas, flows or journeys. "Content is king" - that's why we're looking at how you can use UX writing and UX storytelling to pick up your users' content.
Phase III: Advanced UI and accessibility 🔑
In phase 3 you’ll learn more complex functions in Figma. You’ll dig into how to make your designs and concepts responsive and accessible in order to offer all people a good user experience.
We deal with "dark" and "light" patterns in design and learn what responsibility designers bear with their work.
Phase IV: Design systems and prototyping 💻
You have already acquired good, in-depth knowledge. Now you will learn what a design system is and how to create one. In a practical project, you will create a component-based system together with the other participants and learn how to use prototyping to make your designs interactive.
Phase V: Test your designs and connect with your design values 🧪
User testing can be used to measure whether your concept and design meets the needs of users and how you iterate on your design work. You will carry out your very-own first usability test, collect data and gain insights. Here we also deal with dark & light patterns in design and learn what responsibility designers bear with their work - to other people and to our environment.
Phase VI: Optimise Your Agile UX Workflow With AI 🤖
In order to understand how your concepts and designs are implemented, you will gain valuable insights into typical implementation processes. This will help you understand what is feasible and strengthen your collaboration with developers.
At the end of the phase you will get to know agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban and the workflow of UX/UI designers.
Phase VII: Creating your portfolio 📒
In this phase we dedicate ourselves to your further career as a UX/UI designer. You will learn how to create a case study and get tips on building your portfolio. We look at how the work in the project, product and consulting environment differ from each other.
In addition, you will learn various methods with which you can establish good time management in practice. In the later job it can always be stressful, so you will learn how to keep a cool head in stressful and pressured situations.
Phase VIII: Your final project at the course finale 👩🎓
So that you can put what you have learned directly into practice, at the end of the course you will create your final project. This will become part of your future UX/UI portfolio and is your chance to show all your skills. Your coaches will be by your side as mentors at all times.
Experiences from our Alumni
Meet Tiago Marques, a freelance graphic and motion designer from Berlin. After getting requests from his clients to do some UX/UI work for them, he decided to start a bootcamp with us to expand his skills and the services he offered. Despite having close to 20 years of design experience, Tiago still feels like he learned a lot and benefited from learning UX/UI.
Open House 🏠
Come visit our campus and meet your teachers!
Learn more about our programs and ask your future teachers all your burning questions. 🔥 There’ll be snacks, drinks, and our wonderful team ready to welcome you! 🍻
User Experience
Learn to define, research, evaluate and design relevant & delightful experiences to users.
User Interface
Design the look and feel of a digital product from start to finish.
Design Thinking
Practice and facilitate a working method for creative problem solving.
Design Systems
Create complex digital products using reusable components and guidelines.
Prototyping
Visualise your concepts as interactive interfaces using the Figma tool.
AI UX/UI Workflow
Utilise the newest techniques with AI tools to optimise your UXUI workflow
Career Service
Ready for the real world.
What good are skills without getting a foot in the door? We focus extensively on helping you ace real world technical interviews.
Coaching built for you.
We believe that development is continuous, so we offer up-to-date career coaching sessions to help you progress professionally.
Beyond the technical.
Changing careers is more than learning new tech skills. We additionally provide you with spot on soft skills to ace your application process.
Your next step.
Wondering ‘what’s next’? We're connected with exciting startups and companies in Germany.
“With expert instructors, immersive projects, and a holistic approach, I was thrilled to collaborate with a talented group and gained the skills and confidence to craft intuitive user experiences. I highly recommend it!”
Elia
UX/UI Graduate
What our students have built
7,000 alumni have already completed a final project with us. You too will complete one that you can present to your future employers. Discover which projects already exist.
Your teachers at Spiced
Gábor Gayà
Head of UX/UI
Camila Jatahy
UX/UI Coach
Gábor Gayà
Head of UX/UI
Where Spicedlings work
Spicedlings are getting hired by your favourite companies:
Financing Options
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Bildungsgutschein
If you’re registered as unemployed (or soon to be) in Germany, you could be eligible to have all your costs covered with a Bildungsgutschein (training voucher).
For more information on this option, check our page dedicated to financing your coding bootcamp with a Bildungsgutschein.
Deferred Payment
We want to make our best-in-class tech courses available to everyone with the motivation to complete them.
Our Deferred Payment Option enables those who aren’t in the position to pay upfront nor in instalments to participate, by offering the chance to pay back at a later date.
Full Payment
If you’re ready to cover the cost of our coding bootcamps immediately, this is the option for you. Pay 14 days before the course starts.
Application & Dates
16 Weeks | Full-time
FAQ
What kind of support does Spiced Academy provide to students during the UX/UI Design & AI course?
Great question! At Spiced Academy, our students come first. During our UX/UI Design & AI bootcamp (with an AI flavour 🌶), you'll receive comprehensive support from our instructors and mentors. They'll be there to guide you, answer your questions, and provide valuable feedback throughout the course. We encourage you to think for yourself, pull at threads, and make the journey your own.
I have no prior design experience. Is that a problem?
No worries! Our bootcamps are designed for everyone, regardless of your previous knowledge. We've developed a proven learning method that will take you from a beginner to braniac step by step. So, no need to panic, just pay attention to all the prep work we send your way before the course.
How does Spiced differ from other UX/UI Design & AI bootcamps?
Spiced is different. Our methodology is hands-on and prepares you effectively for the demands of real work. Plus, we have an amazing community that will help you go above and beyond.
Will I land a job?
Absolutely! We can't promise it'll be easy, after all, changing direction in life takes hard work. Nonetheless, Spiced has an 83% hiring rate. We don't just help you acquire the technical skills; we also provide extensive career support.
What kind of job can I get after the bootcamp?
After completing your bootcamp, you can start working as a UX/UI designer, user interface engineer, or UX researcher.
How do I finance a UX/UI Design Bootcamp in Berlin if I’m unemployed or switching careers?
If you're currently unemployed in Germany or undergoing a berufliche Neuorientierung (career reorientation), you're in luck — Germany offers strong public support systems that can fully finance your UX/UI Design Bootcamp.
Here’s how you can make it work:
- Apply for a Bildungsgutschein: This education voucher, issued by the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter, can cover 100% of bootcamp costs if you're eligible.
- Choose a bootcamp listed on KURSNET/ meinNOW: Only providers listed in the KURSNET database are eligible for Bildungsgutschein financing. Look for phrases like "AZAV-zertifiziert" on the bootcamp’s site.
- Prepare a career plan: You’ll need to justify your switch. Research the UX/UI job market in Berlin and explain how the bootcamp increases your employability.
- Request a counseling session: Your local Agentur advisor will guide you through the process. Be clear, concise, and show your commitment to digital careers.
💶 Most UX/UI Bootcamps cost between €5,000–€8,000, but with a Bildungsgutschein, your tuition is fully covered, and in some cases, you may even receive support for travel costs or hardware.
💬 “I was on ALG1 and nervous about the process, but once I explained how UX/UI aligned with my past in visual design, I got the voucher approved!”
✅ This pathway is the most accessible option for many and is a major reason why Berlin is a hotspot for career-changers diving into tech.
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