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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Rory HextallGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineDec 07, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AExpectations met and exceeded.
I learned a great amount about the various design principles, ideas, and rules. The reading material and tutorials were very thorough and succinct. It was easy to understand and digest to be able put what was learned into practice. The unit projects were challenging but helped with exploring my creativity as well as incorporating what was learned from the readings and tutorials. After each unit I gained more confidence to move on to the next unit. Especially with help from the weekly cal...I learned a great amount about the various design principles, ideas, and rules. The reading material and tutorials were very thorough and succinct. It was easy to understand and digest to be able put what was learned into practice. The unit projects were challenging but helped with exploring my creativity as well as incorporating what was learned from the readings and tutorials. After each unit I gained more confidence to move on to the next unit. Especially with help from the weekly calls my mentor. Have a mentor to help you through the learning process is extremely vital. And they matched me up perfectly with my mentor. He was very knowledgeable and professional and understanding. He gave great feedback and answered every question that I had. Overall the Introduction course was a great stepping stone in to getting into the UI/UX career field.- Jacob KorellStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineDec 06, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Repetitive, useful, lazy
I came out of the Foundations course by DesignLab with new skills in Figma, which was the most important thing you come out of it with. The curriculum left a little to be desired. It was very repetitive and we were often copying existing websites and replicating them in Figma with little direction as to what we should be noticing about the design. - Romy WengGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineDec 06, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Wonderful experience
I had a wonderful time during this foundational course. I think it is perfect for someone who is self-paced and is currently working a full-time job. The articles were interesting to read and most importantly, the projects were set up in a way where I was able to learn the software of my choice (Figma).
However, I do think the articles aren't super accurately timed. This is my own preference but I think it would be beneficial if there were more 10-minute articles rather than anyt...I had a wonderful time during this foundational course. I think it is perfect for someone who is self-paced and is currently working a full-time job. The articles were interesting to read and most importantly, the projects were set up in a way where I was able to learn the software of my choice (Figma).
However, I do think the articles aren't super accurately timed. This is my own preference but I think it would be beneficial if there were more 10-minute articles rather than anything over 20 minutes. It's easier to digest when an article is bite-sized. Also, I was thinking including a sample project during a project brief might be useful. I didn't know how much creative range I had from just the project brief.
Overall, I really like how the curriculum was set up, and the course made me more confident in wanting to apply to the UX Academy. - Claudia De LeonGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineDec 05, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Introduction to UX/UI Design
I found the program really good for people with no design background.
- The curriculum contained all the topics necessary to understand design. It definitely gives you the tools and skills to start the UX journey
- The website also helped in understanding the status of the submissions and my progress on the course
- The opportunity to be part of the UX Designlab Discord community was also helpful and it is very active.
- The mentor sessions help a lot in understanding what t...I found the program really good for people with no design background.
- The curriculum contained all the topics necessary to understand design. It definitely gives you the tools and skills to start the UX journey
- The website also helped in understanding the status of the submissions and my progress on the course
- The opportunity to be part of the UX Designlab Discord community was also helpful and it is very active.
- The mentor sessions help a lot in understanding what to improve and any tips towards your goal.
- There was indeed a lot of information provided; however, it would be nice to have video lessons as well. - Dafna KatzGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineDec 04, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great for beginners!
I highly reccomend this course to any interested in going into UX/UI
I have zero experience in design and it helped me so much! I hope to continue on to the UX academy! My mentor was also really really helpful! - Anya NelsonGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineNov 30, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Helpful content, clear assignments, and an overall good experience
Pros:
- The content and assignments were clearly layed out
- A ton of resources for outside learning
- A 1v1 mentor that wants to help you succeed
Cons
- Minimal video content
- Only one mentor (only one perspective)
- Mostly focused on UI - Ashley HooverAccessibility Manager • Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineNov 29, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Foundational Experience
I took the UX Academy Foundations course in order to apply for the actual bootcamp, as I didn't have any previous design or UI experience at all. Foundations was well-paced, easy to understand, but also challenging enough to keep me occupied and engaged over the course of the 8 weeks. I enjoyed the projects I completed and always got great, timely feedback from my mentor. I now feel like I have enough foundational knowledge to launch into the bootcamp and continue my education into UX.I took the UX Academy Foundations course in order to apply for the actual bootcamp, as I didn't have any previous design or UI experience at all. Foundations was well-paced, easy to understand, but also challenging enough to keep me occupied and engaged over the course of the 8 weeks. I enjoyed the projects I completed and always got great, timely feedback from my mentor. I now feel like I have enough foundational knowledge to launch into the bootcamp and continue my education into UX. - Paul JaroszGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineNov 22, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Incredible Mentoring and Resources
I'm happy that my investment into the Designlab Foundations course exceeded my expectations. The one-on-one mentoring is extremely valuable to elevating your designs to a place that would not be possible otherwise. The course really nicely balances providing learning materials, projects, and mentoring sessions. You also gain access to an incredible community of other students/mentors in Discord to collaborate with. I have a ton of confidence going into UX Academy and ultimately making th...I'm happy that my investment into the Designlab Foundations course exceeded my expectations. The one-on-one mentoring is extremely valuable to elevating your designs to a place that would not be possible otherwise. The course really nicely balances providing learning materials, projects, and mentoring sessions. You also gain access to an incredible community of other students/mentors in Discord to collaborate with. I have a ton of confidence going into UX Academy and ultimately making this career change in general! - sophia CoulterGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineNov 10, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Learned so much so fast!
I truly enjoyed my experience with DesignLab's UX Online Foundations Course. I had a background in Industrial Design so some topics came easy to me but I feel like I learned more in 8 weeks than I did in a semester at school. I also love that I'll continue to have access to the resources they supplied me with long after completing it. I'm excited to continue on to the academy! - Molly ReederGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineNov 08, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best hands on UX course!
Designlab’s UX Academy Foundations course was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had with school. I’ve always been a big advocate for trade school and hands on learning. I feel like it not only gives you a better idea of the field that you’re getting into but also allows you to learn so much faster. Foundations perfectly balanced the instruction given and the hands on project work you complete to give you a great experience. I did a lot of research on other UX design bootcamps before ...Designlab’s UX Academy Foundations course was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had with school. I’ve always been a big advocate for trade school and hands on learning. I feel like it not only gives you a better idea of the field that you’re getting into but also allows you to learn so much faster. Foundations perfectly balanced the instruction given and the hands on project work you complete to give you a great experience. I did a lot of research on other UX design bootcamps before deciding on Designlab. What stood out to me the most was the fact that the Foundations course existed. It was the perfect opportunity to get your feet wet, build your design skills, and most of all, see if UX/UI design is even something you’d want to pursue further! I’m already planning to apply for UX Academy because I loved everything I learned in Foundations so much and want to pursue a career full time in UX design! I wish I had known about this course sooner because I wouldn’t have wasted the money and time I did spend in college before deciding it wasn’t what I wanted. - Jamie ParkGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineNov 08, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Excellent
The course is designed very well to fit anyone's schedule, has great mentors with real UX experience who provide relevant feedback, in-house lessons, and is extremely affordable. I will be continuing my journey at UX Academy! - Andy XuGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineNov 08, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Rigorous and worthwhile
I loved this course! Great curriculum that will definitely get you up to speed with UI design. I learned a lot of design principles. The mentorship aspect of this class was also amazing. It’s great to have an industry expert you can bounce ideas off of and is willing to give feedback.
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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.