Designlab
Average Rating4.78
785 Reviews
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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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Laura SaladinGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineNov 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AChallenging and Satisfying
I had a really positive experience with Designlab's UX Foundations course. Going in, I was worried about a couple of things: it would be too difficult to learn new tools/ software remotely and I would have a tough time staying on track with my full-time work schedule. The way the course is laid out, the support offered by both the Designlab admissions team and my assigned mentor, and the slew of resources they provide throughout the course were so incredibly helpful. The actual course co...I had a really positive experience with Designlab's UX Foundations course. Going in, I was worried about a couple of things: it would be too difficult to learn new tools/ software remotely and I would have a tough time staying on track with my full-time work schedule. The way the course is laid out, the support offered by both the Designlab admissions team and my assigned mentor, and the slew of resources they provide throughout the course were so incredibly helpful. The actual course content and projects were engaging and challenging but never left me feeling clueless or unable to move forward. I learned a lot in the 8-weeks I took to complete the course. I finished the course with a design project I am proud of that I can use to apply for UX Academy, a solid base of foundational knowledge I'm excited to build on, and the confidence that I made the right decision to switch to a career in UX/UI.- Casey RGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineOct 31, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Would. Recommend!
I had a great experience in the DesignLab Foundations course. The coursework was easy to follow, even for someone with zero experience in the industry. I enjoyed meeting with my mentor, the feedback from someone in the industry was incredibly helpful and appreciated. - Kaitlin ErtelGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineOct 21, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Designlab - Outstanding
I've been taking online classes through Designlab for about two months now. The curriculum is easy to follow, well designed, and motivating. You have constant support through Designlab's team, as well as a personalized mentor for you. The mentor commits at least an hour a week to meeting with you and talking about any questions you have about the course, UX design, or job opportunities - anything you want really! There's even a slack community where you can link up with other students (t...I've been taking online classes through Designlab for about two months now. The curriculum is easy to follow, well designed, and motivating. You have constant support through Designlab's team, as well as a personalized mentor for you. The mentor commits at least an hour a week to meeting with you and talking about any questions you have about the course, UX design, or job opportunities - anything you want really! There's even a slack community where you can link up with other students (there are a ton!) and critique one another, so you get practice with aspects of collaborative design as well. I highly recommend the course for all of their support and ease of learning. - Ninin AdiqueGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineOct 13, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Foundations Course!
Really enjoyed my UX Foundations course from Designlab. It took me a bit of time to get used to the course delivery cause I didn't realize that even if the schedule is flexible and I can learn on my own time, there are still a lot of projects/deliverables to submit, so I ended up setting my own "class hours" so I'm not all over the place. The course itself is easy to understand and it has a lot of projects that will really give you a good grasp of what to expect in the UI industry. It's ...Really enjoyed my UX Foundations course from Designlab. It took me a bit of time to get used to the course delivery cause I didn't realize that even if the schedule is flexible and I can learn on my own time, there are still a lot of projects/deliverables to submit, so I ended up setting my own "class hours" so I'm not all over the place. The course itself is easy to understand and it has a lot of projects that will really give you a good grasp of what to expect in the UI industry. It's a Foundations course and I believe it lives up to that expectation-- it gives you the Foundations you need to build on. The mentorship aspect is okay, especially since you're doing all the coursework by yourself, so it's nice to be able to talk to someone once in a while. It's different though compared to having a teacher cause if you have questions while studying, you have to list it down and wait until your mentor session. Or sometimes, a concept is important but you end up just skimming it while you read, whereas having a teacher would have really emphasized/expounded on that area. For the content, I really like that Designlab make their own videos/tutorials so I don't have to go look for tutorials especially with using the software (Figma/Sketch). Overall, it's a good foundations program and the tuition commitment is also not too daunting. Like, if you find out that UI/UX is not for you, then you're not throwing away tens of thousands. It gives you allowance to not have to commit yet to the more extensive; more expensive UX Academy (which you take after this Foundations course). - Steven CulbrethUI/UX Designer • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineOct 13, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Academy Foundations
Very thorough, informative and challenging course. I've learned a lot and have come a long way and I really had a great experience. The staff and mentor's are great as well. Super supportive. Would definitely recommend this course. You definitely want to plan your time around this coarse though, working and doing it can be done, but depending on your ours it can be rough. I would still recommend you take it either way! - David DangStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineOct 12, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Pleasantly surprised at how much was covered in a foundations course
I took Designlab's UX Academy Foundations course as a prep program for their full fledged UX Academy course. I was only expecting to learn some foundational basics to UX/UI design what I did not expect to receive from the program made the experience that much greater. Each student received weekly 1-on-1 mentor support, free access to the paid version of design tools as perks, online interviews with designers already in the industry with Q&A sessions, and plentiful of access to links ...I took Designlab's UX Academy Foundations course as a prep program for their full fledged UX Academy course. I was only expecting to learn some foundational basics to UX/UI design what I did not expect to receive from the program made the experience that much greater. Each student received weekly 1-on-1 mentor support, free access to the paid version of design tools as perks, online interviews with designers already in the industry with Q&A sessions, and plentiful of access to links outside of the program as external FYI (podcasts, books, blogs, videos, and others). What a joy it has been to be part of the Designlab curriculum. I would recommend this course for anyone interested in learning more about design without having to commit to the full fledged bootcamp. - Myriah ChristophersonStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineOct 11, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Academy Foundations
UX Academy Foundations was an incredibly informative and helpful course. I'm a full-time Mom, I completed the course part-time and this course taught me so much. I have a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration and currently, I'm working to get into UX Design. This course was the perfect learning experience for me. The overall structure of the course consisted of a few reading assignments, tutorials for either Sketch of Figma (I choose Figma), replication assignments (This was du...UX Academy Foundations was an incredibly informative and helpful course. I'm a full-time Mom, I completed the course part-time and this course taught me so much. I have a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration and currently, I'm working to get into UX Design. This course was the perfect learning experience for me. The overall structure of the course consisted of a few reading assignments, tutorials for either Sketch of Figma (I choose Figma), replication assignments (This was duplicating a current design that had good principles), and then a design project of your own. Each week had a specific focus, so whether it was grids and layout, hierarchy, typography, color theory, etc. each lesson built upon the last one. By the end of the course, I had produced my own designs that I was so proud of! There were also a ton of resources provided throughout the course to assist with finding stock photography, icons, and UI Pattern Libraries, and so much more. I loved also that I had a 1:1 weekly meeting with a mentor who was incredibly skilled and currently a working professional. She was awesome and taught me a lot! I'd highly recommend this course for anyone wanting to improve their Visual Design understanding and implementation, and anyone looking to move into UX Design. - CeliaGraduate • 2. UX Academy (Part-time) • OnlineOct 11, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Academy (Part-time)
Designlab is an excellent starting off point to launch a career in UX design! Starting with no experience in UX, I was amazed at how much knowledge I gained, including three detailed portfolio pieces. Throughout my time, the designlab staff has been very understanding, supportive, and accomodating. In addition, you get access to the slack channel even after graduation. It's a great location to find resources and connect with other designers.
On the downside, it's a self-...Designlab is an excellent starting off point to launch a career in UX design! Starting with no experience in UX, I was amazed at how much knowledge I gained, including three detailed portfolio pieces. Throughout my time, the designlab staff has been very understanding, supportive, and accomodating. In addition, you get access to the slack channel even after graduation. It's a great location to find resources and connect with other designers.
On the downside, it's a self-taught course. It's necessary to have the motivation and dedication to get through the entirety of the course. However, the weekly group crit is a great way to meet other students and connect with excellent facilitators! The course does not go in-depth in some areas of UX. For this, I recommend supplementary courses like google UX. When it comes to mentors, they are a hit or miss. They are generally all great UX designers but not necessarily great mentors. I recommend reaching outside of designlab and connecting with other UX designers or UX mentors on platforms like adplist. Career service is what you make of it and will not guarantee you a job. So again, it's essential to connect with people outside of designlab for advice and networking.
Overall, designlab was a great starting off point. It will prepare you for your first UX design role, and I recommend the academy to anyone interested in starting a career in UX design. - KyraStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineOct 11, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great course for anyone starting out in UI/UX design!
I was a complete novice before starting this program, and have learned so much over the course of the 2-ish months that I took to complete it. It is a very comprehensive course for the amount that you pay, and it is a really nice feature that the amount is discounted should you continue on to Designlab’s UX academy course.
My mentor was very helpful and gave me a lot of great constructive feedback throughout the course. You have the opportunity to connect with and share your designs ...I was a complete novice before starting this program, and have learned so much over the course of the 2-ish months that I took to complete it. It is a very comprehensive course for the amount that you pay, and it is a really nice feature that the amount is discounted should you continue on to Designlab’s UX academy course.
My mentor was very helpful and gave me a lot of great constructive feedback throughout the course. You have the opportunity to connect with and share your designs with other students in the course on Slack and in open critiques. It is an online course, so it provides the flexibility to complete assignments whenever you’d like, but the downside is that it’s not incredibly immersive if that is what you are looking for.
My favorite thing about the DesignLab course is that it allowed me to express myself in a way that I felt like I could not for the longest time! It was so refreshing to learn about a new tool/skill (the iterative design process and using Figma) and then getting a chance to tackle projects that simulate what you might find as a real world designer.
I highly recommend Designlab!! - Makayla OrlandiGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineOct 06, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX foundations
I had such an amazing experience in UX foundations at Designlab. Not only was I paired with an awesome mentor who helped develop my design skills from scratch, but also the projects and curriculum were well crafted. Overall, I learned a lot and I am excited to start UX academy at the end of this month. - Alexia Ashton1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineOct 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Academy Foundations
I really enjoyed the UX Foundations course with Designlab. It was a great way to test drive the Designlab experience and get a good basis for UI design. I had zero experience in design so I felt this was a really beneficial course to get me on an even playing field with my future peers. My mentor was awesome. She really taught me to how to look at a design and pay attention to the fine details to create more quality work. You have 8 weeks to do the course, but what I really loved was tha...I really enjoyed the UX Foundations course with Designlab. It was a great way to test drive the Designlab experience and get a good basis for UI design. I had zero experience in design so I felt this was a really beneficial course to get me on an even playing field with my future peers. My mentor was awesome. She really taught me to how to look at a design and pay attention to the fine details to create more quality work. You have 8 weeks to do the course, but what I really loved was that I could do it at my own pace. If I had more free time, I could advance onward. The tuition for this course can be used towards the UX Academy upon acceptance if you wish to continue. - Cole JackmanUX Designer • Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 23, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Unbelievably impressed
Before taking this course through Designlab, I made sure to research dozens of UX/UI online courses to make sure I was choosing wisely. I was most impressed with their extremely thorough curriculum , peer reviews, and mentorship throughout the course with a skilled professional from the UX industry. I seriously couldn't find those perks for the price in which I paid anywhere else. I genuinely became more skilled in such a short amount of time. I am extremely grateful that I chose Designl...Before taking this course through Designlab, I made sure to research dozens of UX/UI online courses to make sure I was choosing wisely. I was most impressed with their extremely thorough curriculum , peer reviews, and mentorship throughout the course with a skilled professional from the UX industry. I seriously couldn't find those perks for the price in which I paid anywhere else. I genuinely became more skilled in such a short amount of time. I am extremely grateful that I chose Designlab as my education of choice.
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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 9. Design 101 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. 785 Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Designlab legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 785 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 785 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.
Is Designlab accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Designlab doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.