Designlab
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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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elinnGraduate • 4. Design 101 • OnlineSep 17, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceDesign 101
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I'm actually quite upset with how I've been treated throughout this program.
I had some troubles with the mentor no-showing (3 times between my 2 mentors) and some punctuality issues. And on top of that, the fact that I was pressed into doing all my deliverables within a 2 week timeframe since the mentor didn’t have time in August to accommodate a 1 call/week schedule. Which I think, was unfair for Designlab to arrange me with a mentor that couldn...
discrimination
I'm actually quite upset with how I've been treated throughout this program.
I had some troubles with the mentor no-showing (3 times between my 2 mentors) and some punctuality issues. And on top of that, the fact that I was pressed into doing all my deliverables within a 2 week timeframe since the mentor didn’t have time in August to accommodate a 1 call/week schedule. Which I think, was unfair for Designlab to arrange me with a mentor that couldn’t provide enough time to properly teach a student, especially when I worked through the first 2 weeks of the course without feedback on my deliverables from my first mentor, and no calls (since he no-showed).
The main argument I’m trying to make however, is the difference in treatment that I’ve receivedafter making these issues known to Designlab. A friend of mine, who I recommended into Design101 with me, also experienced 2 no-shows from her mentors, to which Designlab promptly changed out her mentor, apologized, and offered a number of things to better her experience – information on UI design challenges, links to scholarship applications, $200 discount from enrolling in UX Academy, among others. Meanwhile, I was basically told that if I didn’t want to continue in UX Academy, a program I was really looking forward to, I could just choose to leave.
I simply want to understand why students with similarly bad experiences are treated differently. Is it because I didn’t leave more negative feedback every chance I got? Because after all of this, even though I was looking forward to the Academy, it isn’t worth putting up with such disparity in treatment if I’m constantly given the short straw.
Also, another friend of mine finished the course on time, she couldn't get into the UX Academy, and if she wanted to get in, she had to take another course while her friend got a mail saying that if she wants to attend UX Academy, she has to take another course, and if she does, she will get a discount.- AnnGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 08, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great course to take to get a good feel of UX design!
Pros:
-readings are quick and informative, introducing the material while providing resources for (optional) further readings
-assignments allowed me to apply what I have learned from the guides and readings
-weekly 1-on-1 mentor sessions really helped me figure out the areas I needed help (in comparison to most Udemy courses)
-lifetime access to the Slack community!
Cons:
-not much of a con, but Foundations' material covers a more "general" aspect of design rather ...Pros:
-readings are quick and informative, introducing the material while providing resources for (optional) further readings
-assignments allowed me to apply what I have learned from the guides and readings
-weekly 1-on-1 mentor sessions really helped me figure out the areas I needed help (in comparison to most Udemy courses)
-lifetime access to the Slack community!
Cons:
-not much of a con, but Foundations' material covers a more "general" aspect of design rather than specifically UX, so certain assignments may feel more like web design / visual design thing rather than UX
-unable to pause or ask for a short extension for your cohort (in case something changes in your or your mentor's schedule that could potentially make it difficult for you to finish the course in 4-8 weeks) - AmyProduct Designer @ Pinterest • Graduate • 2. UX Academy (Part-time) • OnlineSep 08, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
An amazing experience
https://www.coursereport.com/write-a-review - SofiiaGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 02, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great experience!
I highly recommend the course! Incredible mentors that help you grow and very helpful, welcoming community that got your back. - Peter AnStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 02, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
A great intro experience into design
It was a great intro course to design. It focused heavily on UI rather than UX so it is perfect for those coming with no design experience. It covers a wide range of foundational UI topics that will help you when join for UX academy. - Evelyn BoekeStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 01, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
0 to 100 Real Quick
UX Academy Foundations brought me from design instincts but no formal training or technical skill to building high fidelity mock-ups in 8 weeks. I’m impressed with them and myself. - Aimee Van WychenStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineAug 24, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Designlab Foundations
The Foundations course through DesignLab was the perfect introduction to UX/UI design. It teaches you the fundamentals and all the basics you need to know to help you grow your UX knowledge. Plus, you get one on one mentor sessions which is unbeatable. 10/10 would recommend - LillyAssociate UX Designer • Student • 3. UX Academy (Full-time) • OnlineAug 24, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Thanks for everything and more, Designlab!
I honestly cannot recommend Designlab enough! Under the wings of my mentor and group critique facilitator, as well as my career services mentor and their career coach, I successfully transitioned from marketing to UX. I learned so much from all of them while gaining a sense of confidence in my design ability. Thanks to the guidance provided by my mentor Alan Hurt Jr. I learned fundamentals of UX, how to properly articulate my design decisions, and overall was prepared for an entry-level ...I honestly cannot recommend Designlab enough! Under the wings of my mentor and group critique facilitator, as well as my career services mentor and their career coach, I successfully transitioned from marketing to UX. I learned so much from all of them while gaining a sense of confidence in my design ability. Thanks to the guidance provided by my mentor Alan Hurt Jr. I learned fundamentals of UX, how to properly articulate my design decisions, and overall was prepared for an entry-level position in the field.
What I didn't anticipate to gain from the program, however, was lifelong friends with members of my cohort and a network of supportive alumni. Every person I've met through Designlab are super kind and willing to help one another out. As a fully online bootcamp, this ended up being invaluable to my overall experience and ended up being the reason I landed my first UX role.
Overall, I highly recommend this bootcamp... Even though I admittedly already have multiple times...! It's great for people who have the strong desire to switch careers but also would like the support of others along the way. - ChanningStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineAug 13, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Academy Foundations
I completed Designlab's 8 week UX Foundations course and found it extremely beneficial. I have no technical design background, so I found the course did a great job in giving background context, giving vocabulary necessary, providing tutorials with sketch/figma, and supporting me with my mentor, slack community, and checkin from Designlab admissions support along the way as well. It's important to me that if the course is going to teach UX Design, that it should be extremely user-friend...I completed Designlab's 8 week UX Foundations course and found it extremely beneficial. I have no technical design background, so I found the course did a great job in giving background context, giving vocabulary necessary, providing tutorials with sketch/figma, and supporting me with my mentor, slack community, and checkin from Designlab admissions support along the way as well. It's important to me that if the course is going to teach UX Design, that it should be extremely user-friendly itself- and Designlab definitely delivers here. I have no hesitation in wanting to continue with them to UX Academy, and feel confident I will be able to gain the skills/knowledge necessary to transition my career, and also the guidance and support as well - Helene SparangisSenior Career Services Advisor • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineAug 12, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing Program
This program helped me immensely with my interest in UX/UI. I had absolutely no experience prior to this program, and now I love reading and learning about UX whenever I can. My mentor was fantastic and the program itself was super helpful in really understanding the basics of the UX field. - SamStudent • Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineAug 09, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
It's okay
It was pretty organised but for a course tailored for total designers they tend to forget that.. the time allocated for tasks was too short and some of the tutorial were so brief, you had to go on YouTube and just learn anew.. which defeats the whole purpose of signing up with them. But other than that.. the course was okay.. I would recommend it to someone interested in UX. Even though I believe we touched more on UI than UX, but I suppose it's because UI has more content? Idk. - Ethan K.Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineAug 09, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great content, structure, and price point!
I was in search of a UX Design course so I could gain experience, build a credible portfolio, and have some sort of certificate for proof of my professional education. My criteria when looking for a UX course/bootcamp was the following:
- Online, but well structured
- Affordable
- Self-paced as an option (in case I needed to work on the side)
- a mentor or similar (for my questions and feedback)
- a reputation online
- project-based.
Designlab fulfille...I was in search of a UX Design course so I could gain experience, build a credible portfolio, and have some sort of certificate for proof of my professional education. My criteria when looking for a UX course/bootcamp was the following:
- Online, but well structured
- Affordable
- Self-paced as an option (in case I needed to work on the side)
- a mentor or similar (for my questions and feedback)
- a reputation online
- project-based.
Designlab fulfilled all of these. While I can't say Designlab is the only one that checks all the boxes, I will say that I have zero regrets going with Designlab. I've loved the course and would recommend it to anyone looking to get started in UX Design! If you're trying to decide if you should go with a credited college/university, or go with an online course, consider this: Which one puts everything it has into the design course, and specifically for your online learning? Probably isn't the traditional college. Besides, colleges are almost always more expensive.
Something unique I didn't expect but that I've really liked, they give you a time limit (deadline) for each of your projects for you to submit it. This is real-world practice as it's not uncommon that you'll have a deadline and unfinished work that's expected to be handed over. They encourage you to submit unfinished work all the time. And then, after submitting it, you can finish it how you like and then submit a version 2 (an iteration, if you will). As a perfectionist, this was really tough for me to want to do at the beginning, but I've gotten better with submitting. It's improved my prioritization skills, helping me to get things done, and then sharpening up those projects with what time I have left. Real-world skill right there.
Ps - There is "Job Assitance" with the UX Academy (which follows the foundations), but this isn't available for the foundations alone. For this reason, I left the "job assistance" rating as "not applicable"
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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!
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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.