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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Tony AcostaGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineOct 02, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AAcademy Foundations Experience
The program overall was structured very well. It was easy to follow the weeks, projects, and directions. One of the many things that I liked was the fact that we had a mentor to guide us through the process as well as giving feedback on the assigned homework was very good for my growth as an aspiring designer. One of the cons I felt could be improved would be the reading sections of the program. I don't retain information well with just reading, which made it a little difficult to unders...The program overall was structured very well. It was easy to follow the weeks, projects, and directions. One of the many things that I liked was the fact that we had a mentor to guide us through the process as well as giving feedback on the assigned homework was very good for my growth as an aspiring designer. One of the cons I felt could be improved would be the reading sections of the program. I don't retain information well with just reading, which made it a little difficult to understand when reading four to six different sections that laster about 20 minutes. My suggestion to this is to add videos that either could partially replace the text on readings (half reading and half videos), or having videos that have the text portion follow said video. That would help me and a lot more people understand and collect the information better.- Asma AnsariGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 25, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great course for learning UX/UI design principles!
The foundation's course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the principles and concepts behind UX/UI design. The course offers abundant reading material, complemented by a limited number of videos primarily focusing on figma and sketch tutorials. It's like a window into what the academy offers and allows you to assess your commitment to the weekly mentor sessions and group critiques. The only downside is that the Figma tutorials provided in this course are slightly outdated a...The foundation's course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the principles and concepts behind UX/UI design. The course offers abundant reading material, complemented by a limited number of videos primarily focusing on figma and sketch tutorials. It's like a window into what the academy offers and allows you to assess your commitment to the weekly mentor sessions and group critiques. The only downside is that the Figma tutorials provided in this course are slightly outdated and lack detail. Prior familiarity with the software will greatly enhance your learning experience. - Tessa MaceGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 15, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great foundations bootcamp!
I recently completed the foundations course and will hopefully be in UX Academy soon. I really enjoyed this course and felt it was paced well for the part-time track. I have a full time job so I wasn't able to do full-time and it was the right amount of time commitment. The lessons and projects have time suggestions to guide you and are completely self paced. Some days I had more time to go through them and other days I didn't so it was helpful to have the time stamps on them to help sch...I recently completed the foundations course and will hopefully be in UX Academy soon. I really enjoyed this course and felt it was paced well for the part-time track. I have a full time job so I wasn't able to do full-time and it was the right amount of time commitment. The lessons and projects have time suggestions to guide you and are completely self paced. Some days I had more time to go through them and other days I didn't so it was helpful to have the time stamps on them to help schedule myself. I found the lessons very interesting and well structured.
My mentor, Kelly, was absolutely amazing! She gave great feedback and really helped me beyond just foundational learning. Once I understood the basics, she encouraged me to start thinking about higher level design thinking. She was extremely patient and very knowledgable! I had previous design experience (non-UX experience) so she was great at helping me incorporate it into my projects. - Christina LiuStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 09, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Helpful and Practical
Before Designlab, I took a lot of free online courses, but none of them gave me practical teaching on how to use software and actually design. I appreciated that in conjunction with all the informational lessons, there were many projects that allowed me to get comfortable with the software and actually practice design principles and hierarchies. I liked how all the information in the course was developed by Designlab, meaning I was paying for unique material. I also really appreciated th...Before Designlab, I took a lot of free online courses, but none of them gave me practical teaching on how to use software and actually design. I appreciated that in conjunction with all the informational lessons, there were many projects that allowed me to get comfortable with the software and actually practice design principles and hierarchies. I liked how all the information in the course was developed by Designlab, meaning I was paying for unique material. I also really appreciated the mentor program. It really helps to have real feedback from a real professional. I will say, I don't necessarily feel like I got that much more connected with people in the UX/UI field in terms of making connections and networking, but that could be due to my own struggle with using the Discord networking community. Overall though, I do feel more equipped and prepared to develop my portfolio further. - William DockeryGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 08, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Easy to follow, great lessons and projects, amazing mentorship, and very encourgaing.
For a foundations course, there's not any cons that I could think of when it comes to the overall course. The dashboard was very user friendly, which allowed me to easily follow along what lessons were next and when my next mentor meeting was. The course provided some amazing reads that really helped teach me a lot of key factors that prepared me for the unit projects. - Kattariya MayPhotographer • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 05, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
I've learned so much!
I've got to say that learning the foundation course here in Designlab has been super smooth. Everything's straightforward to understand, and having that one-on-one with a private mentor? Absolute game-changer. Plus, the cost is pretty affordable. Totally worth it! - Garrett RobinsonGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 03, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Comfortable, guiding, easy to understand.
The course was well paced and had good projects that challenged me. The mentorship was great and helped me realize my mistakes quickly but in an efficient way. I felt myself progress over the course of this program and it clearly shows in my work, which is something I can look back on and see that I’m learning. - Erin CruiseGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 03, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Intro to UX Design
I recently decided that I wanted to make a career shift from the advertising field to UX/UI design. I had a bit of experience designing websites from a graphics perspective but I wanted to find a bootcamp to develop my skills and portfolio. The Foundations course at Designlab is a prerequisite for their full UX Academy. This course gives you the opportunity to learn the basics of design, how to approach finding the solutions to briefs, thinking like a designer and how to design in Figma....I recently decided that I wanted to make a career shift from the advertising field to UX/UI design. I had a bit of experience designing websites from a graphics perspective but I wanted to find a bootcamp to develop my skills and portfolio. The Foundations course at Designlab is a prerequisite for their full UX Academy. This course gives you the opportunity to learn the basics of design, how to approach finding the solutions to briefs, thinking like a designer and how to design in Figma. It was really helpful to go through all of the projects and work with an amazing mentor who gave really insightful feedback. I would recommend doing this course if you're interested in learning more about design and seeing if this type of work is a fit for you. - Franco Flores PerezGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 01, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Ux Designer
I struggled a lot with the time management of esch proyect to upload. Since all works were subjective in my opinion. I dont think i could actually work with the knowledge i get in here. Obviously i need to keep learning but with only foundations you would think this can be a steping stone, but i would say i would need more than that. - C.B.social worker • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineAug 09, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Academy Foundations is perfect for the curious career switcher
Designlab's UX Academy Foundations course is a wonderful first step for those who have little to no experience in the field and are looking to either learn new skills or initiate a career change. I really love that the entire course is self-paced, but has built in markers (like mentor check-ins, the 8 week max timeline) to ensure students are progressing sufficiently. I also appreciate that Designlab has a thriving community on Discord, which students can access to ask questions, engage ...Designlab's UX Academy Foundations course is a wonderful first step for those who have little to no experience in the field and are looking to either learn new skills or initiate a career change. I really love that the entire course is self-paced, but has built in markers (like mentor check-ins, the 8 week max timeline) to ensure students are progressing sufficiently. I also appreciate that Designlab has a thriving community on Discord, which students can access to ask questions, engage in group crits, and learn about what's happening in the UX / UI world at-large. I have no cons that immediately come to mind to be completely honest! I really enjoyed this course and plan to move ahead with the Academy eventually. - Tanner NguyenStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineAug 09, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Very well structured
Overall great experience and loved that I get to have one on one meets with my mentor. Would recommend to anyone trying to get into UX. I would definitely make sure you work ahead because it is really easy to fall behind. So far it’s been worth every penny. - Richard HwangGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineAug 09, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great value, in-depth curriculum
Designlab's UX Academy Foundations is a great intro course that covers what the field is about, how to use commonly-used applications (Figma, Sketch), and what to expect from a career in the field. Despite being an "intro" course, I found that a lot of the course work goes pretty in-depth, and a lot of suggested materials really supplement the curriculum. Weekly 1:1 mentor support is invaluable; I received live help on issues I was encountering, and also discussed real-world topics tha...Designlab's UX Academy Foundations is a great intro course that covers what the field is about, how to use commonly-used applications (Figma, Sketch), and what to expect from a career in the field. Despite being an "intro" course, I found that a lot of the course work goes pretty in-depth, and a lot of suggested materials really supplement the curriculum. Weekly 1:1 mentor support is invaluable; I received live help on issues I was encountering, and also discussed real-world topics that I might not have learned from reading a blog or forum.
The curriculum is fairly paced with a specific weekly topics and assignments peppered throughout. Access to see other students' work is a great feature so one can get inspiration from others who are on the same path. There is also a great Discord community where students can interact with each other and get live questions answered during virtual office hours.
Overall, I highly recommend the course for those interested in UX but without any prior design experience. It covers a lot of ground, can give you an inside look into the field, and is a great value for what you get out of it.
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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!
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