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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Nisa TrangGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineApr 28, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AGreat beginner friendly program
Designlab is a great beginner friendly program for those who are trying to get into ux/ui. I started the program with zero prior experience, but finished it super knowledgeable and even more eager to learn more. They pair you with a mentor who you meet on a weekly basis that helps you answer any design question and keeps you on track with the program. I would definitely recommend this to anyone trying to get into design.- Novira AzpirandaUI/UX Designer • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineApr 28, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
It describe ui/ux works in real world
The project is really helping in learning ui/ux foundation, because it gives us taste about how ui/ux designer works in real world. From the first course until last, is like a step that guide us to achieve the final design. For me the con is too many text material than the video. - Craig SStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineApr 24, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great course
The UX Foundations course is great for anyone interested in starting a career in the design industry. The mentor sessions are the most valuable part of this journey. Take advantage of every session, and be sure to keep in touch with your mentor after you graduate. - Akshata ShettyStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineApr 23, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Design Lab has been an exciting and fulfilling journey. It has taught me to keep trying until you achieve your end goal.
I enrolled in the Design Lab UX Academy Foundation course as a complete beginner, with a background in construction and prior experience in marketing. The marketing background proved helpful for the visual design aspects.
Pros:- The coursework is spot-on! It's tailored for beginners with no prior knowledge of the industry.
- Each student is paired with a mentor who provides continuous guidance throughout the coursework. My mentor was incredibly supporti...
I enrolled in the Design Lab UX Academy Foundation course as a complete beginner, with a background in construction and prior experience in marketing. The marketing background proved helpful for the visual design aspects.
Pros:- The coursework is spot-on! It's tailored for beginners with no prior knowledge of the industry.
- Each student is paired with a mentor who provides continuous guidance throughout the coursework. My mentor was incredibly supportive and motivating, offering valuable industry insights and design tips.
- The assignments serve as an excellent introduction to developing the right design mindset, effectively aligned with the ultimate goal of a 10-hour assignment.
Cons:- The foundation course includes 8 mentor sessions, each lasting an hour. However, there are instances where guidance is needed, and the mentor might not be available, necessitating independent research.
- The assignment deadlines are somewhat tight, especially for individuals without a background in design.
- Kay JiangGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineApr 16, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Fun and Fulfilling!
It laid a good foundation for future UX Academy, not only taught me how to use Figma but also familiarized me with the class structure full of learning materials and project deadlines. Really good 1-1 mentor sessions too! A valuable chance to get feedback, industry viewpoints, etc. - Ryan WiggersGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineApr 14, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
High Qualtiy Start to UI/UX
UX Academy Foundations is an amazing start to working with UI. The work was super well structured and the approximate times that were listed with the lessons were pretty accurate. I did think I finished some of the lessons/projects a little quicker though but I have experience with other design programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. It was a good mix of reading and then practicing the content. The lessons were also up to date with AI and how you could use AI to help you in your design....UX Academy Foundations is an amazing start to working with UI. The work was super well structured and the approximate times that were listed with the lessons were pretty accurate. I did think I finished some of the lessons/projects a little quicker though but I have experience with other design programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. It was a good mix of reading and then practicing the content. The lessons were also up to date with AI and how you could use AI to help you in your design. For me, I would use chatgpt to help with figuring out my fonts and also coming up with text for the project. The mentor sessions were super good and I learned a ton from them. The course was also really flexible because I was doing it as a senior in high school. I do only have 3 classes though which helped a lot. The were only a few little things that were inconvenient. There would be occasional typos in the lessons. Not a ton but they were a common thing through out the course. Also I'm on a Macbook running chrome and every time I would click on a lesson it would load the screen blue. I had to refresh the browser and that fixed it but I that happened on every lesson. Also, be mindful that you will want to have time to practice what you are learning outside of the Foundations course, so plan extra time specifically for that. - Natasha RamayGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineMar 28, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Excellent experience
Excellent experience. Would highly recommend. The mentor went above and beyond to guide me . The course was thorough and well established . I have taken other courses from different platforms and found them boring . The foundations course at Design lab kept me captivated and I kept coming back to learn more . - Bao Khanh MaiStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineMar 06, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Review the course
This was a useful and thorough course. The mentor spent a lot of time answering my questions and giving me guidance. The documents and materials are very thoughtful and meticulous, giving very detailed instructions on what to do in the course - Chelsea TaylorStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineFeb 08, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
flexible and learned so much
Overall, I've learned so much in a short amount of time. And I actually learned the material. It's hands on, so it sticks and you feel so confident in what you know. 10 units in and I can already look back at my first few projects and see such a huge difference. My first mentor wasn't a good fit for me, but the staff was very understanding and made it so easy to assign me to someone else. My second mentor has been amazing. He's very flexible with my schedule and he shares so much knowled...Overall, I've learned so much in a short amount of time. And I actually learned the material. It's hands on, so it sticks and you feel so confident in what you know. 10 units in and I can already look back at my first few projects and see such a huge difference. My first mentor wasn't a good fit for me, but the staff was very understanding and made it so easy to assign me to someone else. My second mentor has been amazing. He's very flexible with my schedule and he shares so much knowledge and tips to make each unit easier and quicker. - Bryan HuntGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineFeb 01, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Through Introduction to UI Design
I just finished the Foundations course at a part-time schedule in about a month. It is very thorough and well laid out with a balance between practical hands-on learning and more "textbook" style learning. They do a great job introducing you to some of the biggest programs in the industry right out of the gate. The biggest help is the 1:1 mentor session each week where I got to go over the weekly project, get suggestions on how to improve, and learn additional tricks from someone acti...I just finished the Foundations course at a part-time schedule in about a month. It is very thorough and well laid out with a balance between practical hands-on learning and more "textbook" style learning. They do a great job introducing you to some of the biggest programs in the industry right out of the gate. The biggest help is the 1:1 mentor session each week where I got to go over the weekly project, get suggestions on how to improve, and learn additional tricks from someone actively in the industry. They really set you up for success! - Maya KimuraGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineJan 31, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Exceeded my expectations!
What I loved about Designlab's Foundations course was both the curriculum itself as well as the relationships and supports it provides you to supplement you while you go through the material. The coursework gives you the basic UI skills you need to feel comfortable using Figma and the community aspect (which you can access via their thriving Discord server) gives you ample opportunity to connect with others in your cohort and beyond to give and receive feedback on your work. Mentorship i...What I loved about Designlab's Foundations course was both the curriculum itself as well as the relationships and supports it provides you to supplement you while you go through the material. The coursework gives you the basic UI skills you need to feel comfortable using Figma and the community aspect (which you can access via their thriving Discord server) gives you ample opportunity to connect with others in your cohort and beyond to give and receive feedback on your work. Mentorship is also an amazing facet of Designlab that helps to keep you accountable and supported. - Amrit KaluriGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineJan 19, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Course
No real complaints. Good content organized well and structured nicely. Great mentor with thoughtful comments and suggestions. Lots of optional content was interesting and useful as well. Highly recommend as a basis for UI design
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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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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.
Is Designlab accredited?
While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Designlab doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.