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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Kristy ClineGraphic Design • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineApr 28, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AUX Academy Foundations
The Foundations course was a great starter for learning more about UX/IU design and getting your feet wet in the industry. With their support and curriculum, I now feel confident and excited about diving into the field.- KayleeSenior Graphic Designer • Student • 5. UX Research & Strategy • OnlineApr 20, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Not Worth It – UX Research & Strategy
This course was, sadly, not worth the time and money. The way the class teaches concepts is too disconnected and in-depth for any real-world application. It's very confusing. Every assignment felt like busy work – we would spend hours on a microscopic part of the research process only to zoom out and learn that it wasn't actually feasible or important to do in actual product creation. Basically, this course was all academic, and not enough hands-on real-life work was taught. Next to noth...This course was, sadly, not worth the time and money. The way the class teaches concepts is too disconnected and in-depth for any real-world application. It's very confusing. Every assignment felt like busy work – we would spend hours on a microscopic part of the research process only to zoom out and learn that it wasn't actually feasible or important to do in actual product creation. Basically, this course was all academic, and not enough hands-on real-life work was taught. Next to nothing I learned here will be useful at my job and there definitely won't be anything going in my portfolio from this calss.
Additionally, every mentor has their own rubric. There's no standardization on what is expected on assignments, it's luck of the draw on who you get. I looked at some other student examples, and surprise – they were all over the place. Several students obviously did the bare minimum and didn't even answer the prompts, but they got approved without any critiques. It made it incredibly difficult for me to know what was expected, and I have come away from the course ignorant of what I'm doing right or wrong.
Overall, I wish I hadn't spent the money. I would have gotten more out of teaching myself with youtube videos and creating my own projects. - Ash XieStudent • OnlineApr 14, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
new foundation online course
Very organized, logically designed foundation online course for beginners.
I enjoyed my studying. - JackUX Designer • Student • 2. UX Academy (Part-time) • OnlineApr 12, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Design Lab UXA got me a new Career
After years of Umm-ing and Ahhh-ing, I finally decided to make the jump from engineering to UX design. My aim was to completely change careers.
I looked at so many different Bootcamp styled courses, Career Foundry, General Assembly, Thinkful, DesignLab, Flatirons, etc., and decided on DL because to me there was no other course out there that was offering what DL was for the same value. I'm so glad I chose DL.
The UXA course was awesome, so in-depth and the first phase real...After years of Umm-ing and Ahhh-ing, I finally decided to make the jump from engineering to UX design. My aim was to completely change careers.
I looked at so many different Bootcamp styled courses, Career Foundry, General Assembly, Thinkful, DesignLab, Flatirons, etc., and decided on DL because to me there was no other course out there that was offering what DL was for the same value. I'm so glad I chose DL.
The UXA course was awesome, so in-depth and the first phase really prepares you for the second phase and building capstones and your portfolio. (also, a course that delivers you to the job market with 4 full capstone projects is something not many other courses can offer). I had a great experience with my mentor and support system. and never lacked support. The inclusion of group crit sessions was also a great help during the course but also during the job search phase, having that experience of collaboration with fellow designers is huge!
I took the course part-time and completed it on time. Some students do struggle but this doesn't become an issue unless you're solely interested in the job guarantee. Which while is nice to have, is not the sole purpose for me doing the course, and is kind of hard to stick to anyway - also for me it was a sign that designlab is going to get you a job! They also have pauses which you can take if you get behind.
I completed my course and portfolio review in March but started my job hunt 3 months prior. I landed my first UX job in March and I am 100% convinced I couldn't have done it without DesignLab. I think the average hire time is something like 3-4 months, so if you're not in a rush this is even less than an issue.
The mentors you have access to were incredible too. My mentor for the course phase was amazing. Supportive and instructive, with over a decade of experience. My careers service mentor was great too, even though we only had one session, the knowledge experience and contacts they can bring and give you aren't measurable, and you'll be hard-pressed to find them anywhere else.
I can't recommend DL enough. If you're think of a career in UX - Choose DesignLab. - Lisa LuuGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineApr 08, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Designlab Foundation program
Overall experience is pretty good. Designlab's curriculum for the foundation program is efficient and thorough. It is a good introduction program to UX design for those who want to learn what's UX design is like and learn more about using figma and sketch to design. They also have a pretty cool platform to show your progress and you get to see other students' work for inspirations. They follow up with you to see how things are going and if you're not on track. I would recommend this prog...Overall experience is pretty good. Designlab's curriculum for the foundation program is efficient and thorough. It is a good introduction program to UX design for those who want to learn what's UX design is like and learn more about using figma and sketch to design. They also have a pretty cool platform to show your progress and you get to see other students' work for inspirations. They follow up with you to see how things are going and if you're not on track. I would recommend this program to a friend and family. - Irene ChaiGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineApr 08, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Course Materials is well-structured
I was enrolled in the newly launched UXA foundation course. The curriculum is very much structured and well-organized. We have 8 mentor sessions for the whole course which means there are 1-2 meetings every week depending on whether to complete within 4 or 8 weeks. I like the course materials a lot. Designlab really spent lots of efforts on researching and putting everything together. For the mentorship part, I feel that the mentor mainly focused on getting you through the program and mo...I was enrolled in the newly launched UXA foundation course. The curriculum is very much structured and well-organized. We have 8 mentor sessions for the whole course which means there are 1-2 meetings every week depending on whether to complete within 4 or 8 weeks. I like the course materials a lot. Designlab really spent lots of efforts on researching and putting everything together. For the mentorship part, I feel that the mentor mainly focused on getting you through the program and move on to the UXA course instead of really teaching you the industry knowledge. Each time I asked about the UX related questions or real-world projects, I was given the answers like "you will learn it later in UXA course", "this course is only for UI study" or "it depends..." etc. I definitely learned new perspectives from the course materials but not much from the mentor. I'm not sure if it is just my case tho. So I would give 4/5 for the entire course. - Markie IGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineApr 05, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great intro to the world of UX/UI!
This course is mandatory to take if you are a beginner and plan on taking their UX Academy program. You are also introduced to a mentor that gives you feedback on your coursework and any questions you might have about the industry. I believe this alone is worth the price of the course. I've gained so much knowledge and improved my eye for design in the last 8 weeks and I'm hungry to learn even more!
If there was one suggestion I can make, it would be to include videos to the curr...This course is mandatory to take if you are a beginner and plan on taking their UX Academy program. You are also introduced to a mentor that gives you feedback on your coursework and any questions you might have about the industry. I believe this alone is worth the price of the course. I've gained so much knowledge and improved my eye for design in the last 8 weeks and I'm hungry to learn even more!
If there was one suggestion I can make, it would be to include videos to the curriculum. While a lot of it is visual, there can be a bit of reading at times. Nonetheless, the material is informative and helps you complete your projects.
If you're on the fence, I would definitely give this course a try! The community is very supportive throughout and you have lifetime access to the course after you finish it. - Nicole HaStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineApr 02, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great course for UI Essentials!
I just finished the UX Foundations and I have to say that this course has exceeded my expectations. I have NO background in design and this is an online course but even with these two obstacles I felt that I learned so much. Each chapter has a combination of readings and video tutorials, all arranged in an organized manner. The 1:1 calls with my mentor every week, I could ask questions that were specific to my situation or problems. It kept me on track and every mentorship call I left w...I just finished the UX Foundations and I have to say that this course has exceeded my expectations. I have NO background in design and this is an online course but even with these two obstacles I felt that I learned so much. Each chapter has a combination of readings and video tutorials, all arranged in an organized manner. The 1:1 calls with my mentor every week, I could ask questions that were specific to my situation or problems. It kept me on track and every mentorship call I left with pushing myself to do better. For those who are still on the bench about going through Foundations or not, I recommend to take it. It's a perfect course in terms of time, money and to see if UI/UX design is really for you. I had an excellent experience and I am proud to continuing my journey as a designer in UX Academy. - Tanya NepliouevaGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineMar 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great course with one-on-one feedback
Designlab gave me a great overview of UX/UI design principles and emphasized the importance of iteration and accessibility. One-on-one meetings with my mentor were especially helpful and gave me weekly direction and feedback on my projects. I got a great introduction to Figma and feel comfortable using it after 6 weeks of work. The self-paced approach allowed me to study around my part time job hours and home responsibilities. I'd highly recommend this course. - PaulaStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineMar 29, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Designlab Foundation Course recommended
I'm transitioning careers so I was looking for a course that could introduce me to UI/UX. I found good reviews online about Designlab so I decided to start with the Foundations Course. I've now finished it and I'm very satisfied. The course content is well structured, with updated information and many challenges that definitely help to sharpen design skills. I'm particularly pleased with the 1:1 mentor support they offer, I had such a good experience with my mentor. I also enjoyed their ...I'm transitioning careers so I was looking for a course that could introduce me to UI/UX. I found good reviews online about Designlab so I decided to start with the Foundations Course. I've now finished it and I'm very satisfied. The course content is well structured, with updated information and many challenges that definitely help to sharpen design skills. I'm particularly pleased with the 1:1 mentor support they offer, I had such a good experience with my mentor. I also enjoyed their how-to guides where they show how to use tools like Figma or Sketch. I'll recommend this course to anyone who wants to start their UI/UX journey. - TiffanyStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineMar 27, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great course structure and support
I really enjoyed Foundations more than I expected to. I was pleasantly surprised with how well structured the course was, and the unit projects were both challenging and engaging. Since I'm a naturally anxious person, I went into each unit assignment with a lot of uncertainty for how I'd perform. However, having mentor support really helped guide me in the right direction. I'm glad I took Foundations, since now I know that I want to enroll in UX Academy and officially start my career cha...I really enjoyed Foundations more than I expected to. I was pleasantly surprised with how well structured the course was, and the unit projects were both challenging and engaging. Since I'm a naturally anxious person, I went into each unit assignment with a lot of uncertainty for how I'd perform. However, having mentor support really helped guide me in the right direction. I'm glad I took Foundations, since now I know that I want to enroll in UX Academy and officially start my career change into UX Design. - Hilla RosenbergGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineMar 15, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
DesignLab Foundations
This course has given me the foundations of the UI/UX world. There is so much more to learn and I am excited to get started with UX Academy.
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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.