MGX by Materialise

What MGX by Materialise does

MGX by Materialise (also operating as MeGaXbyMaterialise and Materialise School) is a WordPress-based educational blog publishing articles on UX/UI design, web design, copywriting, game design, gamification, and e-learning. The platform is operated under the Materialise corporate umbrella — the Belgium-based 3D printing software and solutions company headquartered in Leuven — as a distinct sub-brand. Content has been published continuously since at least March 2021 through January 2026, with most articles authored by a single contributor identified as "Gallaredo." The site uses a standard MT Writer WordPress theme and serves purely as an informational content property, with no software product, course, subscription, API, or proprietary technology beyond the CMS layer.

The business model is content marketing and affiliate referral rather than direct product sales. The site distributes free educational articles through organic search and embeds affiliate links to external services including Textero.io (AI essay generator), StoryboardThat (educational worksheet templates), Sky Crown Casino, and Primor (beauty products, via Publico). A notable share of editorial content addresses iGaming-adjacent subjects such as UX writing for iGaming platforms, roulette game design, and casino UX — a vertical that has expanded in recent coverage. There is no publicly disclosed pricing for courses or services, and the platform offers freemium content access globally through its self-serve website.

The organization is small (1-10 employees per disclosed headcount), privately held, and operates without disclosed venture funding, management team information, office locations, certifications, or regulatory compliance data. Materialise functions as a strategic parent providing corporate backing, but MGX functions as an independent content and affiliate-marketing property with no disclosed revenue, no identified customers, and no formal integration with the parent's 3D printing business.

Name

MGX by Materialise

Legal name

MeGaXbyMaterialise

Website

http://mgxbymaterialise.com/

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MGX by Materialise is a WordPress-based educational blog operated under Materialise's corporate umbrella, publishing free articles on UX/UI design, web design, game design, and iGaming UX topics while monetizing via affiliate partnerships with casinos, AI tools, and consumer brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Design Education Content

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Learning Content & Course Publishing Platforms (BPAMAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Learning Experience Design (LXD) & UX for Learning (EDAGAKAF), eLearning & Microlearning Module Development (EDAGAKAD), Interdisciplinary/General Education & Study Skills (EDAGABAN)

Keywords

• Design education content
• UX UI design tutorials
• Web design resources
• Copywriting guides
• Design blog publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Leuven

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Educational Content Platform: The platform operates as a design school providing educational content through blog articles covering UX/UI design, web design, game design, and marketing topics. Revenue generation appears indirect through educational services and potential affiliate partnerships with external platforms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MGX by Materialise operates the Materialise School blog, a free design education content platform publishing instructional articles on UX/UI design, web design, game design, copywriting, accessibility, and e-learning gamification. The site does not sell software, courses, or paid products; it monetizes indirectly through affiliate partnerships with third-party tools and services. Content is freely accessible to individual readers worldwide via the WordPress website.

Product overview

MGX by Materialise is an educational design blog operated by the Materialise School, a design-focused educational platform. The site publishes articles, tutorials, and educational content covering UX/UI design, web design, game design, e-learning, gamification, accessibility, and design principles. It does not offer a software product or technology platform—it serves as an informational resource for design students and professionals seeking guidance on design practices, career advice, and industry trends.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DesignSchoolBlog: A blog category section of the MGX by Materialise platform focused on design education content.

Products and services

• Materialise School Blog A free design education content platform publishing articles on UX/UI design, web design, game design, copywriting, accessibility, and e-learning gamification, targeted at aspiring designers and design professionals.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PrimorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMaterialise School partnered with Primor (via Publico) to offer community members access to premier beauty products at discounted rates through exclusive discount codes.
• Sky Crown CasinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMeGaXbyMaterialise team announced cooperation with Sky Crown Casino brand and partner Jeff Vertes from Canada. The company recommends them for cooperation.
• StoryboardThatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferenced as a resource for educators to access bingo card templates that can be used to facilitate the learning process in educational settings.
• Textero.iominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAI essay generator tool promoted to revolutionize writing, leveraging advanced artificial intelligence to help create high-quality essays effortlessly.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Interaction Design Foundation: Online platform specializing in UX, interaction, and user interface design education through courses, articles, and certifications. Directly comparable to MGX by Materialise as both target aspiring designers with educational content on UX/UI topics.
• Smashing Magazine: Leading web design and development publication offering articles, books, conferences, and tutorials. Directly comparable as a content-first platform publishing educational material for web designers and UX professionals.
• Nielsen Norman Group: UX research and training organization publishing articles, reports, and offering courses on user experience design. Directly comparable as a specialized UX education and content platform serving design professionals.
• A List Apart: Long-running web design and development publication featuring in-depth articles on UX, design, and web standards. Comparable as a content-driven design education resource targeting professional designers.
• CareerFoundry: Online education platform offering mentored courses and career programs in UX design, UI design, and web development. Comparable in targeting aspiring designers seeking career guidance and skill development.
• Springboard: Online learning platform offering career-focused courses in UX design, UI design, and data science with mentor support. Comparable in serving aspiring design professionals seeking structured career transition content.
• UX Design Institute: Specialized UX design education provider offering professional diplomas, certifications, and short courses. Directly comparable as a focused UX design education platform targeting career changers and aspiring UX professionals.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Large-scale online learning platform offering courses, specializations, and degrees from universities and companies, including extensive UX/UI design content. Broader incumbent covering many subjects beyond design, but overlapping significantly in design education offerings.
• Skillshare: Online learning community with thousands of classes in creative fields including design, illustration, and UX. Comparable in serving aspiring designers with project-based creative education, though operates at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• DesignerUp: Smaller design education platform offering courses and resources on UX/UI design, web design, and design career development. Comparable as an emerging player in design education content targeting similar aspiring designer personas.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mgxmaterialise
• Facebookfacebook.com/Materialise.MGX

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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