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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AnonymousGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineSep 04, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/ALoved this foundations course!
I think if you're curious about UI/UX but not ready to commit thousands of dollars, this course is the way to go. You get paired with a mentor (and don't be afraid to ask to change if you're not vibing with your first mentor) it's so worth it to go through the program and connect with your mentor to see if their career path is right for you.- AnonymousGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineJul 31, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
10/10 Experience!! Amazing Program and support!
Going into Designlab and deciding to go with them over other boot camps was the best decision I ever made! Not only has it provided me with great resources and access to learning new design tools, but it has also provided a mentorship that has significantly helped me with understanding UX/UI design. I highly recommend this program to anybody looking to enter this industry with no design experience. - AnonymousGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineJul 20, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great introduction to UX design
Designlab's UX Academy Foundations course was a challenging and fun introduction to UX design. It appeals to different learning styles with both videos and articles, and plenty of hand-on practice. The best part, hands down, was access to a mentor for one hour each week of the program. My mentor, Clara, was great to talk to. Friendly, knowledgable, honest and insightful. I would recommend UX Academy Foundations to anyone who is looking to get a feel for design before committing to an int...Designlab's UX Academy Foundations course was a challenging and fun introduction to UX design. It appeals to different learning styles with both videos and articles, and plenty of hand-on practice. The best part, hands down, was access to a mentor for one hour each week of the program. My mentor, Clara, was great to talk to. Friendly, knowledgable, honest and insightful. I would recommend UX Academy Foundations to anyone who is looking to get a feel for design before committing to an intensive and expensive bootcamp. - AnonymousStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineJul 17, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Designlab is great!
My overall experience with Designlab's UX Academy Foundations course was great! It was a manageable workload with my full-time job and my mentor was fantastic at getting back to me about questions, mentor sessions and reviewing my projects so that I could move on to the next unit as soon as possible. The course materials and projects were presented in a way that was easy to digest, I will say that some of the video tutorials were hard to follow along with because they were made with an o...My overall experience with Designlab's UX Academy Foundations course was great! It was a manageable workload with my full-time job and my mentor was fantastic at getting back to me about questions, mentor sessions and reviewing my projects so that I could move on to the next unit as soon as possible. The course materials and projects were presented in a way that was easy to digest, I will say that some of the video tutorials were hard to follow along with because they were made with an older version of Figma but nothing that held me back too much. - AnonymousUX Designer • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineJul 11, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
This was an enriching experience
This is a comprehensive course power packed with content to help get started on everything you need to know about UI/UX Design. It is structured with great resources and different hands-on activities and projects using popular design tools like Figma and Sketch. I feel very confident using these design tools after completing the course. Highly recommend to anybody who is considering to get started with UI design. - AnonymousStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineJul 06, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Excellent overview of UI concepts and great prep for UX Academy
I had a very enjoyable experience with the Foundations course. The course was set up so you can go through it at your own pace; it didn't feel rushed and yet at the same time there was so much material that was covered in 8 weeks, you really do learn a lot from this course. In Foundations, we focused on learning Figma through different projects. These projects were fun and challenging, and they were always a great application of UI concepts (with these projects, we created mock desktop l...I had a very enjoyable experience with the Foundations course. The course was set up so you can go through it at your own pace; it didn't feel rushed and yet at the same time there was so much material that was covered in 8 weeks, you really do learn a lot from this course. In Foundations, we focused on learning Figma through different projects. These projects were fun and challenging, and they were always a great application of UI concepts (with these projects, we created mock desktop landing pages, forms, and mobile app screens). I also loved having a mentor meeting with me every week, guiding and helping me to improve my work and develop good design practices. Overall this course has given me a great overview of UI design. I feel prepared and look forward to starting UX Academy! - AnonymousGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineJul 05, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Awesome experience
When I joined the program I didn't know any of the technical aspects of Design. After completing UXAF I started seeing the shift in my deisgn knowledge. I am so glad that I took this program. The time constraint on projects had its pros and cons. But overall I like the foundation course - AnonymousGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineJun 29, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Solid for the Right Person
This short, 9 unit course does a really good job setting up the basics of UI design. I found a few errors in the lessons, but nothing too drastic that you still can't get what you need from them. My UI design skills and understanding of Sketch and Figma grew immensely over the course, however most of that has to do with my mentor. They were a good fit for me and challenged me in the right ways. I have noticed some of the other mentors being unhelpful or unavailable to their mentees (one ...This short, 9 unit course does a really good job setting up the basics of UI design. I found a few errors in the lessons, but nothing too drastic that you still can't get what you need from them. My UI design skills and understanding of Sketch and Figma grew immensely over the course, however most of that has to do with my mentor. They were a good fit for me and challenged me in the right ways. I have noticed some of the other mentors being unhelpful or unavailable to their mentees (one mentor took a multiweek vacation in the last two weeks of the course so the student was unable to get feedback from their mentor on their final design project before needing to submit it). This course is great if you have an understanding of design and UI, your mentor works well for you, and you aren't expecting much hand holding. If you were hoping for networking opportunities or social interaction, this course isn't for you. The Discord server is the main way students get to interact but it's not very active besides a few people posting all of their projects asking for feedback. This was not a big deal for me as I am not really a discussion board person, I much prefer to watch and not interact. On the point about interaction, I was promised Group Critique sessions (that are optional but good practice for presenting design to a group of peers), however every single day they are scheduled, they are canceled. I was unable to benefit from this. - AnonymousGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineJun 11, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Informative, liked the readings, videos could be better
I enjoyed the readings and the critiques I had with my mentor were helpful. The Designlab video tutorials for how to use Figma aren't really helpful. They're too fast and don't do a good job explaining the tools/process; they just show what they're doing instead - AnonymousGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineJun 09, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
EXCELLENT
My experience with Designlab was amazing! they are very well organized and their curriculum is easy to navigate, i also enjoyed how project based the Bootcamp is because it makes you gain a lot of practice. I enjoyed every single part of this course and i can't wait to see what UX academy will bring. - AnonymousGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineMay 20, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Fun learning experience
This program provided a lot of resources and projects that helped you get into the design thinking mindset. It also provided a lot of UI foundation learning as well. The course does provide you with mentors for 1-on-1 mentorship, to help guide you through the course. My mentor was nice, but I do wish I received a bit more feedback on my projects. Throughout this course I really enjoyed the projects as it brought out a lot of creativity from myself. - AnonymousStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineMay 19, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX foundation Academy Course
It was a productive 8 weeks course although I have a design background but in different field.This course was quite knowledgeable,productive and practical.I had a wonderful experience with my mentor she was very helpful and professional throughtout the course.Now looking farward to join UX Academy.
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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.