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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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  • Haley McCambridge
    Haley McCambridge
    Graphic Designer • Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Apr 01, 2022
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    DesignLab Foundations

    DesignLab Foundations is exactly that. It is a foundation for those considering a career change to UX/UI. The course consists of 8 units that flow cohesively and ends with a final project that can be submitted as an application to the UX Academy. The content is helpful, easy to understande, and well organized. The mentorship while intimidating is very helpful in student progression through the course. The mentorship aids in providing students with more answers regarding the "why" and pus...
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  • Sofian Baer
    Sofian Baer
    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Apr 01, 2022
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    Academy Foundations

    This class was amazing. I learned so much and received wonderful criticism from my mentor that helped improve my work so much. 
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  • Endia Spencer
    Endia Spencer
    1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 31, 2022
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    This school is like no other.  It, as the name indicates, provides its students with a solid foundation in the UX UI field.  With guidance from experienced mentors, supportive peers, and phenomenal coursework, students fill well prepared for the step in their UX UI journey.
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  • Ana Diaz
    Ana Diaz
    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 14, 2022
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    DesignLab Foundations

    Designlab's Foundations course gave me a great foundations in UI and some UX skills. The modules were challenging, yet very fun and rewarding to do. The larger projects I think really prepare you to apply and succeed in UX Academy. I really enjoyed having a mentor throughout the course to guide and help me; also getting to take the course at your own pace was great. Highly recommend the course - definitely worth it!
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  • Chloe
    Chloe
    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 12, 2022
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    This course was great in getting a test run of UX/UI without committing to a 6 month course, though the Foundations course focuses largely on UI. There is a final, optional, introductory course for UX that you can take to see if you want to commit to the Academy course. 
    I fast-tracked the course in order to finish in time to apply for the Academy, but that is only a part-time commitment. If you don't fast-track, it's even less. Each assignment has a suggested time frame, so estimatin...
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  • Jose
    Jose
    Product Designer • Graduate • 2. UX Academy (Part-time) • Online
    Mar 12, 2022
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    UX Academy

    UX Academy made possible for me to boost my UX/UI skills up to today standards. This allowed me to promote in my company to Product Designer, which I am very happy to share.

    I highly recommend the bootcamp, it's worth the money for the quality of the material, organization and the mentor I had the luck to work with. After graduation there's Career Services, where a seasoned couch helps you through the daunting task of job search.

    There could be less reading material, but th...
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  • Dhruv Verma
    Dhruv Verma
    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 12, 2022
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    I found the group crit sessions, mentorship, and slack community to be very helpful in the learning process.
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  • Tamara H.
    Tamara H.
    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 11, 2022
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    Great Prerequisite for the Academy

    Designlab UX Foundations really helps to lay the groundwork for the academy. You will learn design basics, how to use the software, the purpose of UX as opposed to just graphic design, and how to iterate your own work and that of others. Each student has a mentor that basically acts as your one on one instructor which was great for me. My mentor had over 25 years in this business and was a well of information]\
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  • Julia
    Julia
    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 11, 2022
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    Easily digestible and really fun!

    I love this course! The way the lessons are organized makes it really easy to retain information and I love that they provide cheat sheets. I also really liked the mentor program and slack community. Overall, 10/10 would recommend! 
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  • Dominika
    Dominika
    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 10, 2022
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    Best UX Design course

    Starting UX Academy Foundations was the best decision I made. They truly care about the students, answer all the questions you may have. The course is definitely not easy, which is good as you can learn so much in a short period of time. I like how most of the material is about creating your own projects. Designlab matches students with highly experienced mentors that help you during the course. I know that there are many other UX Design bootcamps but I believe that Designlab is the best...
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  • Catherine
    Catherine
    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 08, 2022
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    Great Intro to UX Design

    I've been thinking about getting into UX design for years and I decided to get out of analysis paralysis mode and just learn more to see if this something I could consider doing as a job. I really enjoyed the format of the content and how it was a mixture of reading and real practice projects. It felt like it was broken up in a good way where no unit felt too overwhelming, and was a good balance of learning new concepts and gaining confidence using the tools. The most valuable aspect of ...
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  • Curtis Knecht
    Curtis Knecht
    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 08, 2022
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    Fantastic foundation course

    The course is very well structured. The mentor experience is fantastic and the projects are the right level of challenging to build the necessary skills. Only drawback is timing. The reading is timed to read through but if you are taking notes or trying to really take time and absorb it takes a bit longer than planned. 
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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!

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.

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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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