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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Amy OwensGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineMar 04, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AA fantastic UX foundations experience
I had a wonderful experience through design lab as an introductory to UX/UI. The mentors, and staff were all so helpful and cheerful. I feel confident in my decision to move on the the bootcamp next- Stephanie TsangUI/UX Designer • Graduate • 2. UX Academy (Part-time) • OnlineFeb 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Academy Review
Group crits and mentorship are the winning traits of UX Academy. The curriculum is well structured and they’re continuously updating information based on student feedback. You could find this information through online resources or books, but it’s nice to have assignments where you can apply that knowledge and have a professional (your mentor) guide you through any confusion or misunderstandings.
The group crits are such a home run on DesignLab’s part. You get a chance t...Group crits and mentorship are the winning traits of UX Academy. The curriculum is well structured and they’re continuously updating information based on student feedback. You could find this information through online resources or books, but it’s nice to have assignments where you can apply that knowledge and have a professional (your mentor) guide you through any confusion or misunderstandings.
The group crits are such a home run on DesignLab’s part. You get a chance to learn how to present your work, justify your design decisions and thinking, and give/accept critique. They’re very informal and quite welcoming- the moderator is there to promote conversation but I found that it happens organically most of the time.
Loved my time at UXA and highly recommend it! - JoselyneGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineFeb 16, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Academy Foundations
I just graduated from UX Academy Foundations and I learned a lot. There's a lot of information that will help you in your growth to becoming a designer. DesignLab gives you the structure and guidance needed to help you start of you UX design lab career. The mentor calls were also very helpful. Overall, I think it's a good program if you want to learn about UX Design. - Marissa RodriguezGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineFeb 15, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
I highly recommend Designlab's UX Academy Foundations
I have taken a few online courses in UI/ UX design, but nothing compares to Designlab's UX Academy Foundations. I learned a lot in just a matter of weeks! My mentor lived in the same state I do and was always willing to provide me with feedback/ advice. The course was challenging, but 100% worth it. I became more comfortable in my work and learned how to efficiently use Figma. I just wrapped up this course so I haven't applied to the UX Academy just yet, but I plan on it! - DhivyaaProgram Coordinatoe • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineFeb 15, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Good value for money
The UX Academy foundations is an 8-week pre-requisite to apply for UX academy for students with no prior design knowledge. This course is packed with information, easy to use guidelines, and numerous projects to learn and apply UI design. I learned so much from the online course and through mentor sessions. I highly recommend for anyone who wants to change career or just learn about UI design - Aizat IzyaniHead of Product • Graduate • OnlineFeb 14, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best course I’ve ever done
The best thing about DesignLab is that the course is well-organised - the units enabled me to take more and steps to building a good foundation for knowledge and stretched my skills further and further with every exercise. Each unit is calibrated perfectly so that it’s not too difficult that you’d give up, but challenging enough to keep stretching your skills. The mentorship is excellent - my mentor provided help by suggesting readings and resources, shared tips and real life design prob...The best thing about DesignLab is that the course is well-organised - the units enabled me to take more and steps to building a good foundation for knowledge and stretched my skills further and further with every exercise. Each unit is calibrated perfectly so that it’s not too difficult that you’d give up, but challenging enough to keep stretching your skills. The mentorship is excellent - my mentor provided help by suggesting readings and resources, shared tips and real life design problems from his own experience, guided me through some design related work processes I was working on for my job, and provided emotional support so that I could felt like someone was really rooting for me! The course interface is also great - very straightforward, brings the course materials, mentor sessions, AND a huge gallery of past and current students work for endless inspiration! I’d love to do more courses after a short break - next course I’ve ever done and I’ve done a lot! - Ashley BrownGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineFeb 12, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Overall a great course for learning the fundamentals UI and visual design
Overall I'm very happy with my experience taking UX Academy Foundations through DesignLab. I initially registered for their Design 101 course but as they were transitioning to Foundations they allowed me to transfer my registration to the new course instead. I found the DesignLab staff to be friendly, accommodating and willing to answer any questions I had quickly. The course is over 8 weeks and intended to be a preparatory course to apply to their UX Academy but it has a lot of merits o...Overall I'm very happy with my experience taking UX Academy Foundations through DesignLab. I initially registered for their Design 101 course but as they were transitioning to Foundations they allowed me to transfer my registration to the new course instead. I found the DesignLab staff to be friendly, accommodating and willing to answer any questions I had quickly. The course is over 8 weeks and intended to be a preparatory course to apply to their UX Academy but it has a lot of merits on its own. It's broken into 8 different sections, each focused on different aspects of UI and visual design from visual design basics, to UI elements and principles, to color and type and so on. There are various readings and projects for each session and the projects vary from copy work, written reflections and hands on design projects with briefs. The final project is a 10 hour design challenge to design a website and three mobile screens for a fictional travel site. The curriculum covers web design, responsive design and mobile app design. An important note that this course mainly covers UI and visual design and there is not a ton of information on UX design except for an optional section at the completion of the course. This is understandable as the UX design portion is covered in their UX Academy course. The majority of the work is self-paced and there are not set times for taking the coursework which is nice and allows for a flexible schedule. In addition, it seems as if you have lifetime access to the coursework, even after you submit your final project. They pair you with a mentor who is working in the field and you have weekly hour sessions with your mentor to ask any questions and review design projects. Your mentor can also comment on your design work through their online portal outside of your scheduled sessions. You're also given access to a Slack channel so you can talk with other students also in the program. I enjoyed working with my mentor, who was able to give me specific, actionable feedback on my projects as well as the reasoning behind her suggestions and was readily available via Skype and email outside of our sessions. Ultimately, I feel as if I learned a lot about UI, visual and web design and feel like I've established a great baseline of knowledge to add to my resume and to offer to future employers. However, it is is a significant investment of time. They estimate 10 - 15 hours per week, which I would say is mostly accurate, though some weeks I'd say I was doing closer to 20 - 25 hours a week on iterations and revisions of the design projects. As someone who does not have children or a particularly demanding job this was doable for me, but if you work a lot of hours or have children, it may be harder for you to complete everything required within the time frame. For the majority of the course I worked both nights and weekends to complete what I needed to on time. In addition, it is self-paced, so you get out of it what you put into it. If you're not willing to put in the time to do the readings, prepare and participate in your mentor sessions and do the design work and iterations/revisions, you may not find this course as satisfying as I did. - Maria VavrovaGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineFeb 12, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great intro into the world of UX
I really enjoyed the UX Academy Foundations course! I did it part-time alongside my job, and it was manageable - not overwhelming and not dull either. The projects were fun and interesting, and for me, the possibility to have 8 mentor sessions added great value to the course. I think the course provides an excellent insight into the UX/UI world, and it serves as a good starting point for people who want to continue to the UX Academy. - ErinGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineFeb 10, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Academy Foundations Review
The foundations course at Designlab exceeded my expectation. They wrote their own curriculum and it is well written. You get 8 week course online and in each week/unit, you get plenty of opportunities to practice what you learned from the reading material and you get to learn how to use design software such as Figma. The Figma tutorial is built into the course. You will be very familiar with Figma at the end of the course. The other thing I wanted to mention is that you get 8 weekly call...The foundations course at Designlab exceeded my expectation. They wrote their own curriculum and it is well written. You get 8 week course online and in each week/unit, you get plenty of opportunities to practice what you learned from the reading material and you get to learn how to use design software such as Figma. The Figma tutorial is built into the course. You will be very familiar with Figma at the end of the course. The other thing I wanted to mention is that you get 8 weekly calls scheduled with your mentor. They all have direct working experience in the design field and they provide you with timely feedback on your projects and answer all questions that you may have. My mentor has been very responsive and helpful. I really appreciated her help! I would recommend this course to anyone who does not have a design background but is interested in pursuing a career in UX design. - VictoriaEducator • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineFeb 08, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
A great course to kick off your career change!
Designlab makes it easy to jump in with both feet. UX Foundations is a great introduction for those who have only just discovered the world of user experience/interface. The course is 8 weeks (roughly 10 hours a week) and takes you from total newbie to knowing a thing or two! The course prepares you for their larger Academy for those looking for a career boost or change. I'd recommend this course to all looking for a challenge but wanting great support. - Marshall ThompsonGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineFeb 03, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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The curriculum and the guidance of a mentor was supper helpful. There were lot of useful resources like the schools slack community for support and questions. I really like how the school gives video tutorials and guided walkthroughs. they encourage student to reach outside there comfort zones and reach out for help and criticism from other student or outside resources - Jelena GGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineJan 25, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great course for non-designers looking for career change
I have to say, before enrolling in this course I had some concerns such as: I didn't have any previous design knowledge, I was coming from a completely different job industry (tourism) and my final concern was my non-native English (even though, I live and work in English-speaking country for the past 4 years). Besides all these concerns, I managed to finish the course within 4 weeks (the course is designed to last 8 weeks), learn so many useful and interesting design-related things, con...I have to say, before enrolling in this course I had some concerns such as: I didn't have any previous design knowledge, I was coming from a completely different job industry (tourism) and my final concern was my non-native English (even though, I live and work in English-speaking country for the past 4 years). Besides all these concerns, I managed to finish the course within 4 weeks (the course is designed to last 8 weeks), learn so many useful and interesting design-related things, connect with some amazing people, and apply and get accepted into the UX Academy. I am so happy I decided to enroll in the UXA Foundations and finish it as planned. This course is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to make a career change, who doesn't have any design experience, want to try it out, and see if they like UX/UI design before committing themselves to 3, 6, or 10 months long Bootcamp. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in UX/UI design, you wouldn't regret 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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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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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.
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