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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- Janelle SuzaraGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 11, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Everything you need for a foundations program!
Such an amazing program! I came in with no design experience and ended with so many tools on my belt! The impact of the curriculum is evident by the quality of my projects over time. My mentor was so helpful and available to advise me along the way. The curriculum is straight and to the point and the projects were impactful - NathanStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 10, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great UI/UX intro course
I took this full time with the intention of going into UX Academy immediately afterwards. I found their estimates for course work to be underestimates by about 25 to 50%. There are parts units they don't count but are really worth doing if you are not familiar with the tool you use (Figma). - Michelle CruzGraduate • 6. UX: Interaction Design • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 10, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Supportive and immersive learning experience!
I found it quite overwhelming to study during a global pandemic and doing research as to which program I should be in was very overwhelming. I went through tedious research and comparing curriculums to comparing price ranges and it's quite intimidating to get to a course that you've no idea of, let alone spend money for it. I finally decided to shoot an email to Designlab, and actually thought they won't respond but they did! They even gave me a zoom call. The call was from the UK and I'...I found it quite overwhelming to study during a global pandemic and doing research as to which program I should be in was very overwhelming. I went through tedious research and comparing curriculums to comparing price ranges and it's quite intimidating to get to a course that you've no idea of, let alone spend money for it. I finally decided to shoot an email to Designlab, and actually thought they won't respond but they did! They even gave me a zoom call. The call was from the UK and I'm from southeast Asia, so timezones were in the extremes. Up to this day, I am very grateful for that call from the admissions office before joining the program because at that time someone in my family had Covid and I really appreciate that gesture. I reached out in October 2020 and I finally joined the course in January 2021. I'm halfway through and so excited to step into the new path that I'll have after this. I would also like to stress that the mentor program that they have really helped my confidence in learning and affirmed me in so many ways. You get fully onboarded from the get-go and I really liked that they're very responsive to all of my inquiries and very open to feedback because they want to improve! :) - Kaavya PGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 08, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great value!
I chose DesignLab after months of research. I'm a former teacher making a career change, so a comprehensive, flexible curriculum was essential for me. DesignLab uses project based learning to immerse you in the world of UX and UI. The updated Foundations course teaches you the software (Figma, Sketch, XD) through assignments, and your mentor guides you in a personalized way once a week. I couldn't have chosen a better course- and if you finish Foundations, you get a discount applicable t...I chose DesignLab after months of research. I'm a former teacher making a career change, so a comprehensive, flexible curriculum was essential for me. DesignLab uses project based learning to immerse you in the world of UX and UI. The updated Foundations course teaches you the software (Figma, Sketch, XD) through assignments, and your mentor guides you in a personalized way once a week. I couldn't have chosen a better course- and if you finish Foundations, you get a discount applicable towards the next step in the DL course list- UX Academy. For people who want to get their money's worth for their education, choose DesignLab- I'd wager it was more worth it than my university degree! - Hannah ParkGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 06, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great program for career shifts
DesignLab Foundations helped me jumpstart a career shift from Sales into Design. Doing this bootcamp part-time was a great choice - I never felt rushed or overwhelmed with the time commitment, it was very reasonable. The program included lots of cool projects and taught everything I needed to know for each project. The mentorship program is also worth noting - my mentor was amazing, always very supportive and wanting to help out. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to...DesignLab Foundations helped me jumpstart a career shift from Sales into Design. Doing this bootcamp part-time was a great choice - I never felt rushed or overwhelmed with the time commitment, it was very reasonable. The program included lots of cool projects and taught everything I needed to know for each project. The mentorship program is also worth noting - my mentor was amazing, always very supportive and wanting to help out. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to learn about UX Design. - Josh AyalaStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Academy Foundations
I had a great experience at DesignLab enrolled in UX Academy Foundations. The learning was very helpful as well as getting feedback from my mentor, my mentor providing me with resources to better design in Figma and Sketch. - Sean-Andrew Narcisse-SpenceGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInFeb 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Foundations: Quick and to the point.
The purpose of the foundations course is to get you ready for the full UX bootcamp. While I know I have a lot to learn in the field, I now feel like I know enough of the language of the field and most importantly, I know how to use the software in that field, so I'm confident I'm capable of taking a course on it, either here or anywhere. - PriyankaGraduate • 4. Design 101 • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 14, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Design 101
Even though I studied at fashion school and have somewhat of an experience with regards to colour theory, visuals, etc, I was amazingly surprised by how much more I had to learn. The content on the platform was super easy to understand and the mentor sessions were amazing. I choose designlab after conducting my own internet research, reading about the platform on blogs, watching youtube videos, etc, and I must say, their pool of mentors and the quality contentEven though I studied at fashion school and have somewhat of an experience with regards to colour theory, visuals, etc, I was amazingly surprised by how much more I had to learn. The content on the platform was super easy to understand and the mentor sessions were amazing. I choose designlab after conducting my own internet research, reading about the platform on blogs, watching youtube videos, etc, and I must say, their pool of mentors and the quality content is absolutely amazing. I am excited to begin my journey into UX with Designlab after this. - NirMarkting manneger • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 14, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Awesome course in Designlab
I signed up for the course after conducting a market survey and not finding something that seemed professional enough in my country.
The course presents a comprehensive and interesting curriculum. The exercises they have built are very professional and help to understand the material in a clear way.
In addition, the most significant part of the course is the conversations with the mentor. My mentor was excellent and gave tips that were worth it all - Vanessa NgGraduate • 7. UI Design • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 11, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Student
Designlab is an absolutely wonderful site to learn UI/UX. Not only is the site very user-friendly but you can learn a lot through the short courses. I never felt overwhelmed as the short courses are broken down into two units a week. Each one is filled with multiple lessons to make sure you understand the material. I also loved the mentor sessions as well. I felt that my mentor truly supported me and dedicated his time into helping me focus on critical design thinking and human-centered ...Designlab is an absolutely wonderful site to learn UI/UX. Not only is the site very user-friendly but you can learn a lot through the short courses. I never felt overwhelmed as the short courses are broken down into two units a week. Each one is filled with multiple lessons to make sure you understand the material. I also loved the mentor sessions as well. I felt that my mentor truly supported me and dedicated his time into helping me focus on critical design thinking and human-centered design. Without his help, I wouldn't have created such a beautiful project to add to my portfolio. Overall, a really lovely experience. Thank you for creating such an amazing community! - Kevin TalleyGraduate • 4. Design 101 • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 07, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Design 101
If you are coming into Design 101 blind to UX Design, you're in luck. They provide a quick tutorial for the software of your choosing prior to the course starting. I chose Figma which has proven to be useful in finishing my projects on time. Each project submission is carefully reviewed by an assigned mentor who is experienced in UX/UI Design. They provide feedback on every feature of your project's deliverables in a timely manner. - JenSenior Designer • Student • 2. UX Academy (Part-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 20, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Academy
I am taking the UX Academy part time program, and feel this is giving me a good start on how UX process works and a step towards the field.
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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. 788 Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Designlab legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 788 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 788 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.