1. UX Academy Foundations

Overall, I this was a good experience for me and the course helped me go from 0% knowledge to about 50% knowledge. The modules were well-structured; however, some of the video tutorials were outdated as they didn't match the current Figma software so it was frustrating to have to spend additional time googling the gaps in instruction. The other main frustration was the inability to pause the course. I know it's a short course, but life happens, and I was unable to work on coursework for about 10 days. This delayed my progress and I was never able to fully catch up. Luckily, you can still finish the coursework after the "deadline" but I know this will impact my application to the full course. The biggest strength to this course is the mentor feedback as it was detailed and tailored to my specific work.

You have access to a lot of theory divided into units. At the end of each unit, you have to submit a project. Throughout the course, you have online meetings with your mentor, providing an opportunity to ask anything related to the field. Overall, I find it to be a positive experience, but if you already have experience with projects, I don't think it is a good investment.

I started this course as an introduction to design and UX, and I'd say this did a good job at that. I learned about Figma, design concepts, and UX principles. I feel this prepared me  to learn about UX and was worth it overall.

What i enjoyed the most about this program is that it's self paced and you have your time to do all the lessons, what i found a little tired was the amount of reading (I'm more of a visual person) so, a little bit of videos explaining stuff would help. 

DesignLab Foundations was an introduction to something that I had zero familiarity with, so I was nervous to start the course. The information was a lot to take in at first but when the courses started, everything was streamlined and organized. The mentor sessions were the best part -- I still can't believe I was able to get such credible feedback from a professional at the price I had paid just to learn. I received excellent 1-on-1 focus and graduated with an abundance of optimism toward a new career path. 

My experience with Designlab's UX foundations was extremely positive. The course content was extremely clear, interesting, and well organized. It was well structured and the platform was easy to use. The assignments were very helpful and engaging. It allowed for lots of flexibility while still holding students accountable and providing plenty of support. The mentor sessions were a great opportunity to get one-on-one instruction and feedback.

Pros -Informative-Engaging community-Well structured Cons- For me personally, time constrictions-Too many small projects clustered togetherOverall I'd say 8/10. This was a very well made and straight forward program!! I have almost zero complaints and I would definitely  recommend this program to others!

I am writing this review about the UX Academy Foundations course. I had a wonderful experience working with my mentor, and I really feel that she put a lot of effort into her comments. I felt that my design skills definitely grew a ton in this short class. 

UX Foundations was a great introduction into UI design tools (Figma, Sketch) and the overall UX/UI design industry. The course was well structured and the projects throughout the course were fun and helpful in learning Figma. My favorite aspect of the course was being paired with a mentor who works in the industry where I could get project feedback, learn best practices, and ask all questions related to UX/UI design and careers in the industry. I'm excited continue the journey and enroll in the UX Academy! 

Module are easy to understand and not long to read through each. They all have the right information for completing each project with the file provided for it. Mentor 1 on 1 is really helpful for any general questions you are stuck on. 

Designlab UX Foundations is a great course for anyone that wants to learn the basics of UI, I wouldn't say that there were a lot of UX principles in the course, aside from the final non-compulsory module, so perhaps calling it a UI course would have been a bit more clear. They did, however, provide a detailed course description so I knew exactly what I was in for. I had a wonderful mentor and those sessions with mentor is what sets this course apart from the competitors. I also found it super easy to follow the lessons and track my progress, I think some other rival online courses aren't as well designed and, ironically, not as UX friendly! Big fan of Designlab, if the UX academy wasn't as pricey, I probably would have stayed with them but due to the cost, I opted in for a different one. One thing to note with Designlab is that they expect quite a lot of time commitment so it can be a bit tricky if you work a full time time job, get ready to fill your weekends with coursework and lessons. 

DesignLab's UX academy foundations course was great! I learnt so much and have gained confidence in my ability to communicate my design ideas with impact using key tools like Figma. Highly recommend the course to anyone wanting to develop core UI basic skills

the foundations course was exactly what i was looking for to get started. i really appreciate how easily accessible designlab makes this course, so it's not a huge commitment off the bat but a trial incase you decide to continue afterwards. the course itself covered the basics and had lots of practice using industry tools. though i had to switch mentors towards the end due to some unforeseen circumstances, both of the mentors i worked with gave me excellent feedback which made my designs stronger.

I took UX Foundations course by DesignLab to get acquainted with the world of UI UX design and see whether it could be a good march for me to make a career change. The course itself is pretty solid, it introduces basic design principles followed by short test and hands-on projects to consolidate and practice the material. You get weekly 1 hr meetings with an experience mentor assigned to you, who answers your questions and gives feedback on the projects from the point of view of a working professional in the industry, which is really crucial.The platform is well designed, the curriculum is up-to-date and easy to follow.The only drawback for me is that I could feel lonely and isolated at times but they have a discord community where you can communicate with fellow students. Overall, I can recommend the course as a solid intro into the UI UX world.

I really enjoyed the Foundations course with DesignLab. I committed myself full time and successfully completed the material in 4 weeks as I planned. The material was dense enough to learn some basics and make me feel confident on my path. I do suggest having knowledge of Figma before beginning. I was accepted into their UX Academy post completing Foundations and am very excited! Their staff is very supportive and they have a very large community which is great. They provide you with a mentor and you can request to switch mentors if you'd like. I did this and was very glad with the outcome! My mentor was extremely supportive and was fun to work with. For someone just getting started I feel like I chose the right bootcamp. Everyone in the community is all about UXUI, I definitely recommend DesignLab.

The structure of Designlab's UX Foundations course is excellently crafted! The lessons from reading, how to videos and hands on projects are well curated and it really made my professional designer skills to expand and emerge. I found the team at Designlab and my mentor to be encouraging, engaging and welcoming. I'm glad I chose to enroll; I've learned so much in 8 weeks that I don't think I would have learned in any other UX program. Overall a very excellent experience. 

I really enjoyed this course and I am so glad I decided to sign up! The units were well put together and the projects put all the information together. Having a mentor and being able to have a meeting with them for each unit is really what made this course a 5star experience for me! My mentor was able to answer all questions, gave useful feedback on my work, and in general gave me great advice! I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in learning more about UI design!!

I really enjoyed the UX Academy Foundations course through DesignLab. I liked the fact that this program was separate from the full UX Academy and focused exclusively on UI/design. I felt like it covered a lot of information in a rigorous but not overwhelming fashion. I liked the inclusion of optional projects for additional practice. Overall, my skills and work improved dramatically over the course of the program, and I feel like it was absolutely worth the money. I'm looking forward to continuing on to their UX Academy.I am an older student going through a career change and am very self-motivated, therefore I did not struggle with the asynchronous nature of the lessons. I did the optional projects and used the outside resources offered by the program, and I think this is one of the reasons I saw so much improvement. In short, I think you get out of it what you put in. I can imagine if someone tries to rush through, they might feel somewhat lost. 

I decided to shift my career from marketing to design and enrolled in Designlab's UX Academy Foundations course. I had zero experience with design before the course and having completed it now, I can confidently say I have a good grasp on design basics. My mentor is an amazing teacher. She is supportive, helpful and caring. Our sessions were always productive and she even took the time to walk me through past projects, explain workflows, share frameworks - besides the weekly projects.The curriculum was ok and I felt like it touched all of the basics you need to know if you're just starting out as a designer. 

Overall the program is great. I did find it to be more UI heavy/intensive versus UX but I think it was great to get that foundation. I’ve already recommended this course to others looking for a change. I’m really hopeful that the skills I’ve gathered will help me make a career change.