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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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  • Michelle
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 05, 2023
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    Design Lab UX Academy Foundations

    Ive worked in tech for over 5 years in the ops department dabbling in the intersection of Legal, Intellectual Property and Policy + Product. I took the intro course to get a basic foundation of design and get a sense of whether UX/UI design is the right career path for me. 
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  • KeTan
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    Student • 2. UX Academy (Part-time) • Online
    Mar 03, 2023
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    Very engaging Content

    Designlab is a great platform everybody who want to learn UX design course from basic level and people who want to switch into new career segment. Content of this course is incredible. Wonderful!
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  • Isabella
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Feb 20, 2023
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    Simply Amazing

    This course is detailed and informational, and I learned all about UI in order to prepare me for UX Academy. I gained a lot of knowledge from this course, there are countless resources, and my mentor is friendly and extremely helpful. Would recommend 10/10!
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  • Julia Ye
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Feb 07, 2023
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    Rewarding Experience

    Designlab Academy Foundations was just the right course for me to learn the basics of visual design. I loved that everything was broken down into weekly sessions and it allowed me to follow strict deadlines as I did not have the discipline to be self-taught. The coursework was easy to follow, but the reading material could be long and daunting sometimes. The Discord channel was also super helpful with a lot of materials to go over and like-minded students who are also in the same shoes a...
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  • Natalie Nguyen
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    Product Designer • Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Feb 06, 2023
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    Fun, Learning, Time Consuming

    The pros would be I learned a lot, the website design was designed very well and easy to use. The mentor I got was also very helpful and knowledgeable. The cons would be the cost of program and some assignments time recommendation were shorter than when I completed them. 
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  • Gabriella Adams
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jan 26, 2023
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    Designlab Foundations is awesome!!!

    This school is highly recommended. They have a great curriculum and constantly strive to help the student succeed. The mentorship program is different from other boot camps which have none. I was really nervous to switch careers but Designlab made it such an easy transition I can’t wait to learn more. 
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  • Amber Caviness
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jan 10, 2023
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    Enjoyed DesignLab

    I enjoyed the projects and I enjoyed meeting with a mentor each week. The lessons are mostly in a text format, so get ready to do a lot of reading! Designlab was a good experience overall. 
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  • Kameron  Smith
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    Student • 2. UX Academy (Part-time) • Online
    Jan 09, 2023
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    Lack of Information

    Consistently they make us do projects that they don't explain how to do it. For example there is a project of making a sitemap but there are no lessons before than explaining how to do it well so we can be confident in our work. Their lessons are usually over some design thinking or a topic relating to the module but when it comes to the projects they don't explain how to carry them out well and you end up feeling very stressed out and confused. Also the estimated time that a project or ...
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  • Shari Catalan
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Dec 02, 2022
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    education, motivated, eager to learn more

    Going with Designlab was a great choice I made. I like how the course was structured. I focused on a unit a week. You can also find videos easily if you are stuck on something. Plus the Discord group is helpful too. My main reason I choose Designlab was the mentors they provide you with. The mentor I had was helpful and if I needed extra help with something she would recommend some extra resources to help like videos. I am a visual learner so this would help me a lot. Overall I feel like...
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  • Amanda Hu
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Nov 29, 2022
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    DesignLab Foundations

    The learning curve was difficult for me as I had never used Figma before. Gratefully, I had a great mentor named Yunji Kim who was kind but still gave useful and much needed feedback. I'm enrolling in UX Academy next. I definitely feel a lot more comfortable using Figma now. 
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  • Nguyen Chuong Bao Ngoc
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Nov 18, 2022
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    Start to love UX more than I thought

    I was pretty afraid that UI and UX design is something macro, but it turned out to be the same as normal design, but in a more practical and exciting way. 
    The course, in general, is quite easy to understand and follow. My mentor is supportive in helping me deal with many complicated theories and tools.
    I actually wish to learn more about UI (especially on Figma) as somehow 2 months is not enough for me to practice.
    In general, I really enjoyed the course and hope that I can arr...
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  • Jordan Huang
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Nov 11, 2022
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    Designlab UX Foundations Review

    Designlab's UX Foundations course is rigorous and intense, requiring the students their utmost time and energy to have them learn the foundations of UX Design, specifically UI and Visual Design. Being relatively cost effective compared to other bootcamps, Designlab helps alleviate financial burdens on students.
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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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