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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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  • Jeremy Main
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    Graduate • 4. Design 101 • Online
    Nov 15, 2016
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    Great Introduction to Design

    Design 101 was my first introduction in visual design, typography, color theory, UI and UX. It was also my first time using Sketch, or any design application for that matter. The course gave me a great start. The reading materials and assignments provided me with a good beginners background. It was awesome to get quick feedback on my work from my mentor and have an hour a week to discuss design with a professional. I would highly recommend this course to any beginner.

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  • Qiming Fang
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    Student • 6. UX: Interaction Design • Online
    Jul 25, 2016
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    Course is good

    The course was good, but I found that I didn't get the quality of help from the instructor as I had hoped.

    Context:

    I wanted to apply designlab to my own project at the time. Chatted with the founder and he was all for it. Because the projects I did deviated from the course materials, I found that the instructor didn't have as much insightful feedback on my wireframes.

    I would encourage anyone taking this course to stick with the original curriculum.

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  • Tasha
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    4. Design 101 • Online
    Jun 05, 2016
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    So worth it!

    I took Design 101 online and it definitely taught me a lot about the basics of visual design. The sequence of the topics was appropriate. What I loved best about it was it didn't feel like an online course. We had multiple projects (1-3) each week after reading the lessons, and it helped us put theory into practice. The feedback and mentoring sessions with my mentor were awesome too because I got to pick his brain about stuff and he gave me a ton of good resources which I probably wouldn't...

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  • Bethany Jasmin
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    4. Design 101 • Online
    Jun 05, 2016
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    Finally a course that practices what it teaches

    I loved this course. It was engaging, informative and challenging. I learned a lot but didn't get burnt out or overwhelmed.  The interface is easy to navigate and fun to use. The units are easy to follow. The best perk is the mentor aspect where you meet with a professional in the field for hour long segments. I found it very helpful and was sad when this course ended. I will be taking more from them!

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  • Chris Smart
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    Product Manager • Graduate • 6. UX: Interaction Design • Online
    Jun 05, 2016
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    UX Interaction 101

    Designlab provided what I was looking for with their overview of the design process. Their interactive projects throughout the course were helpful in understanding how to put the process into practice. The mentor sessions were valuable in giving real time feedback into the projects, but also into applying these to the daily interactions. This was helpful in becoming a more complete products person.

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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 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.

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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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