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Designlab

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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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  • Nicolai Elhøj Nielsen
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    Graduate • 4. Data-Driven Design • Online
    Aug 29, 2024
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    Great introduction into data-driven design

    The Data-Driven Design course is a great way to get started in getting more of a data based mindset when designing. The course introduced some great frameworks for working with data that i can definitely use at my work.

    I did miss getting into some data tools to use and some deeper feedback on the course work. But overall i felt it was a great introduction to the field and i am sure it will help me having a more data focused mindset.
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  • Mark Wibom
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    Ux/Ui DEsigner • Applicant • 4. Data-Driven Design • Online
    Aug 21, 2024
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    Design Lab was awesome!

    I knew that the course would entail a lot of math, I anticipated struggling with it since it was all new to me. However, it turned out to be less challenging than I expected. 

    I foremost needed a basis and a framework to work from. And this course did just that. 

    After completing the course, I feel more versatile as a designer. Just like I have another card up my sleeve. It was a confidence booster for sure!
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  • Ashley C
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Aug 13, 2024
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    Great intro into Design and well organized course

    I enjoyed my time in the Foundations course and felt it was a great intro into UI design.  The course is well organized and I enjoyed working in the Designlab platform which allows you to easily track and organize your progress in the course.  The content builds on itself nicely and I felt the progression through the units to be challenging but worthwhile.  
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  • Lisa
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jul 02, 2024
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    Great intro to UI/UX

    This was a great course to learn the basics of UI/UX while gaining familiarity with using Figma. Lessons were short and digestible and every unit had a project in which we applied the new skills we learned. It was very helpful to be paired with a design mentor who offered invaluable advice and feedback on my work. 
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  • Sofía Zúñiga
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jun 04, 2024
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    Very complete course

    The UI/UX fundamentals course is very complete, it is divided into easy topics to understand and the concepts are given in an orderly manner, it is easy to understand, it has a lot of useful additional information and the help of a mentor who provides a lot of guiding knowledge during the process and support. Meetings with the mentor are very helpful.
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  • Anastasia
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Apr 17, 2024
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    A good quick UI program

    The curriculum was really easy to follow and very flexible.  A great course for learning design quickly from a web design perspective.  Very little about UX, just UI - the UX part comes with the UX Academy proper. 
    The foundations course is set up in a way that makes it very easy to track your progress, and do little bite sizes peices.  Most of the course is in text form with quick video supplements, then you have 1:1 mentor meet you over videocall, and a discord community you can rea...
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  • Tiffany Sigaran
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Apr 13, 2024
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    Great Assistance!

    I think UX Academy Foundations is a great way to see if you're comfortable with the main UX Academy bootcamp. I learned quite a bit in the two months I was enrolled, and recieved tons of feedback and support. I'm looking forward to the main bootcamp!
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  • Donna Bui
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Apr 12, 2024
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    Excited for what's to come

    I am very satisfied with my experience with Designlab so far and feel accomplished finishing this foundation course. At the beginning of 2024 I had little to no experience with UI/UX. Now I feel comfortable using Figma and designing interfaces. At first I was a bit overwhelmed balancing full-time work and doing this course part-time. After some time I was able to organize my schedule better and finished my final design project. I’m very proud of the results and feel like my mentor had a ...
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  • Natalie Mason
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Apr 03, 2024
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    Amazing experience at Designlab UX Foundations

    Designlab UX Academy Foundations provides an exceptional introduction to the world of user experience design. The course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers all the fundamental aspects of UI design. The online platform was intuitive and easy to navigate, curriculum was well-balanced, and my mentor was a huge help throughout the iterative design process. Great experience.
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  • Bogdan Iordache
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    Graduate • Online
    Mar 20, 2024
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    Mediocre programme

    I did the UI Design programme with them and it was a complete failure. The mentor was a human version of Chat GPT, there to answer questions but never to propose any topic or anything that he thinks I need to improve.
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    Rudi of Designlab

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    Mar 20, 2024

    Hi there, thanks for taking the time to share this feedback. We're sorry to hear you didn't have a great experience with mentorship in your UI Design course and we'd like to make things right. Please reach out to us at admissions@designlab.com so we can facilitate a refund.

    We also wanted to let you know that we have sunset the UI Design short course for the time being, and we're committed to providing the highest-quality learning experience in our active courses.
  • Reva Kesselman
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jan 29, 2024
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    Exactly what I was looking for

    I was very happy with my experience at Designlab. The foundation course gave me the opportunity to learn more about UX design with only having to commit to a 4-8 week long course. I gained an understanding of all the different aspects of UX while also putting what I learned to the test with the help and guidance from my mentor. Over all it was a great experience
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  • Gustavo Maia Batista
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jan 16, 2024
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    Is an introduction to UI

    You have access to a lot of theory divided into units. At the end of each unit, you have to submit a project. Throughout the course, you have online meetings with your mentor, providing an opportunity to ask anything related to the field. Overall, I find it to be a positive experience, but if you already have experience with projects, I don't think it is a good investment.
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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.

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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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While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Designlab doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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