Designlab
Average Rating4.78
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Designlab is an online training provider that teaches in-demand UX/UI design skills through their UX Academy and short courses. Designlab’s top-tier online programs connect students with expert design mentors, empowering them to launch and advance their career in digital design. Whether students are transitioning into UX design with Designlab’s flagship UX Academy or refining their skills through advanced courses designed for seasoned designers and design teams, Designlab offers meticulously crafted programs to help learners achieve their goals.
With mentorship and community at the core of every course, students benefit from weekly 1:1 video calls in UX Academy and UX Academy Foundations, as well as small peer group sessions in advanced and short courses. Through personalized feedback and guidance, Designlab’s network of experienced mentors helps students navigate the design industry, offering career advice and insights into market trends from a professional’s perspective.
To apply for the UX Academy, applicants need to fill out an online application, and schedule a call with a Designlab representative. Applicants should have a love of good design, a grounding in design fundamentals, and commitment and resilience.
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Adam JosephStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 29, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/ACareer pivot with Designlab
I chose to enroll in Design Lab to launch a career pivot. I enrolled in the UX Academy Foundations to learn the basics of UI, not fully knowing what to expect with an online course, as I work full time. I’ve absolutely loved it. Staff has been attentive with all questions, both academic wise and administratively. Mentors have been thorough, pushing me to really understand concept fully. The content is robust, and I often find myself excited to read each lesson and engage in the weekly pr...I chose to enroll in Design Lab to launch a career pivot. I enrolled in the UX Academy Foundations to learn the basics of UI, not fully knowing what to expect with an online course, as I work full time. I’ve absolutely loved it. Staff has been attentive with all questions, both academic wise and administratively. Mentors have been thorough, pushing me to really understand concept fully. The content is robust, and I often find myself excited to read each lesson and engage in the weekly projects. There are a few elements with Figma I wish they went over more thoroughly, as the recent Figma updates sometimes makes instructions harder to follow. But these are rare occurrences and I believe they will be addressed in the future.
Overall the course is wonderful and I fully intend to move on to additional classes with Design Lab.- Jason SinStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 25, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Good Course!
Designlab was an amazing experience! The hands-on projects and feedback from mentors helped me build real-world skills quickly. Highly recommend for anyone looking to break into UX/UI design! - MaximUX/UI Designer • Graduate • 4. Data-Driven Design • OnlineSep 03, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Solid & educational course
Over the summer months, I followed the Data-Driven Design course from Designlab to better understand how and when data can be integrated into my design processes. The course is built up into 6 units spread across 6 weeks. That can be demanding when you combine it with a full-time work schedule but the estimated hours per unit are accurate and the sessions can be planned when they suit you best.
I found the material interesting and diverse, it was not groundbreaking but the basics...Over the summer months, I followed the Data-Driven Design course from Designlab to better understand how and when data can be integrated into my design processes. The course is built up into 6 units spread across 6 weeks. That can be demanding when you combine it with a full-time work schedule but the estimated hours per unit are accurate and the sessions can be planned when they suit you best.
I found the material interesting and diverse, it was not groundbreaking but the basics were well explained, the exercises were challenging and educational, and the peer sessions helped answer the remaining questions. They were also ideal moments to work on presentation skills (with data and in general) with people from the same field. These sessions were also well hosted by a capable mentor. The mentorship stood out for me and was a big difference from previous courses I've taken. - Marcel HadderinghGraduate • 4. Data-Driven Design • OnlineSep 01, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great course by Designlab
Overall great course. It is nicely paced over a period of 6 weeks. There is the option to dive deeper into the weekly topics by extra reading materials. Every week you meet with your peer group and mentor. The asignments are challenging but doable. The course helped me feel more comfortable using data in my daily work. - Brinley ParkinsonGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineAug 31, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
I learned so much
It was flexible, very detailed, and organized. I loved meeting with my mentor because he knew so much and helped me learn at a much quicker pace than I would have on my own. I loved the entire experience! It was definitely a lot of work but I now feel like I have a solid foundation of UX design. - Leilani BruceStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineAug 30, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great intro into UX/UI
I became interested in UX Design after feeling a bit stalled in my marketing career. I was looking for an opportunity to both leverage my existing skills in understanding user behavior online and general marketing/design principles and gain a new skill that could help me diversify my career options.
I enrolled in Designlab's UX Academy Foundations (as I didn't have prior graphic design or related experience) to see if this was something I was really interested in pursuing while al...I became interested in UX Design after feeling a bit stalled in my marketing career. I was looking for an opportunity to both leverage my existing skills in understanding user behavior online and general marketing/design principles and gain a new skill that could help me diversify my career options.
I enrolled in Designlab's UX Academy Foundations (as I didn't have prior graphic design or related experience) to see if this was something I was really interested in pursuing while also earning admission into the full program.
I loved the breakdown and structure of the course - the combination of deadlines, along with flexibility in actually getting your work done within a given week, provided the perfect balance of urgency and flexibility.
I learned a ton, in 8 weeks, I got paired with a mentor who helped provide insights into working in design, how to evaluate my own work and think about critique more insightfully. I built a wireframe for a website, iterated on my design, learned how to design forms and responsive pages and got pretty good at Figma.
I'd say even if i wasn't planning on continuing into the academy - its an excellent foundation in UX/UI principles with hands on practice and it's actually quite fun. I would recommend this course to anyone in a similar position. - Gloria SchaeferGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineAug 12, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Well-done curriculum, efficient, beneficial
I enjoyed the curriculum! Designlab covered many topics and takes you through a design project. The course gives you time estimates and clear expectations of what it takes to get approved or require iterations. By working with one experienced mentor, your feedback doesn't conflict. After taking a foundations course with a different online school, I much preferred the course offered by Designlab. Many resources are offered as well as information about AI. - Shannan RobertsStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineAug 12, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Academy Foundations is a wonderful starting point for your journey!
I signed up for the UX Academy Foundations course with the plan to pursue the UX Academy afterward. Foundations gave me the perfect quick look into what is to come for the main Academy and what the teaching style of DesignLab is. They are very up-to-date with the content that they teach - I was surprised to be learning about generative AI with UX/UI, but there were even exercises putting it into play with the projects! - Larry SoteloStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineAug 10, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
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The learning environment at DesignLab is supportive and collaborative. The Academy’s structure fosters a sense of community among students, and the resources available are top-notch. The platform encourages interaction with peers and mentors, which enriches the learning experience and provides additional perspectives on design challenges. - Ashdin DalalUX/UI Designer • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineAug 05, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
An Exceptional Entry into UX Design: My Experience with Designlab's UX Foundations Course
Completing the UX Foundations Course thoroughly prepared me for the more advanced concepts and projects I encountered in UX Academy. It gave me the skills necessary to move on to UX Academy with confidence. The course served as an excellent entry point into the world of UX design, and the strong foundation it provided ensured I was ready to tackle the challenges of creating a unique and impressive portfolio during UX Academy.Designlab's UX Foundations Course has equipped me wi...Completing the UX Foundations Course thoroughly prepared me for the more advanced concepts and projects I encountered in UX Academy. It gave me the skills necessary to move on to UX Academy with confidence. The course served as an excellent entry point into the world of UX design, and the strong foundation it provided ensured I was ready to tackle the challenges of creating a unique and impressive portfolio during UX Academy.Designlab's UX Foundations Course has equipped me with the skills and confidence to excel in the field of UX design. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to start their career in UX. The combination of a well-structured curriculum, hands-on projects, and exceptional mentorship makes this course a standout choice. - MichelleGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineJul 12, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Loved the course!
As a beginner transitioning into design, I thought this course was well laid out and taught me a lot about design. The mentor I had was also great with giving feedback and contributed to a lot of improvements in my design. I would definitely recommend this course for those with no experience! I would just say that it does help a lot to do your own practice and learn outside of the course for the extra practice. - Clemente VanegasGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineJul 11, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Incredible intro to design
With no design experience but curious about UI/UX, this foundation course was incredibility fun with the project they have you create. The project had me totally hooked that my inner perfectionist was in paradise! I was assigned an awesome mentor backing me up and giving me feedback asking the way that it felt like one big creative party. Highly recommend Design Lab's foundation course if you are wanted to jump into the world of design.
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Designlab Alumni Reviews Summary
Based on 700+ Designlab alumni reviews on Course Report, students consistently praise the hands-on projects, 1-on-1 mentorship from industry professionals, and the comprehensive UX/UI design curriculum. A student shared, "Designlab is a very solid introduction into the world of UX/UI design... Before you know it, you have the confidence to start making your own icons and building a brand." Some critiques, however, mention the reliance on Discord for community interaction, which some found less professional than alternatives like Slack.
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FAQs
How much does Designlab cost?
Designlab costs around $7,749. On the lower end, some Designlab courses like 1. UX Academy Foundations cost $499.
What courses does Designlab teach?
Designlab offers courses like 1. UX Academy Foundations, 2. UX Academy (Part-time), 3. UX Academy (Full-time), 4. Data-Driven Design and 5 more.
Where does Designlab have campuses?
Designlab teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is Designlab worth it?
Designlab hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 789 Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Designlab legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 789 Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab and rate their overall experience a 4.78 out of 5.
Does Designlab offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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You can read 789 reviews of Designlab on Course Report! Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab and rate their overall experience a 4.78 out of 5.
Is Designlab accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Designlab doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.