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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834 alumni reviews of Designlab
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AAnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · March 2023
Great experience at Designlab
The Foundations course was great. I learned a lot of the foundational skills I will need when transitioning into UX/product design. The overall curriculum was good and I truly enjoyed working on the different projects. Having a mentor along the way was...The Foundations course was great. I learned a lot of the foundational skills I will need when transitioning into UX/product design. The overall curriculum was good and I truly enjoyed working on the different projects. Having a mentor along the way was excellent! Highly recommend this course.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · March 2023
Best bootcamp experience
After doing a software engineering bootcamp and feeling stuck creatively, I decided to go the design route and Designlab's foundations course did not disappoint. It is most definitely a LOT of work, but I was able to complete it all in 3 weeks. I...After doing a software engineering bootcamp and feeling stuck creatively, I decided to go the design route and Designlab's foundations course did not disappoint. It is most definitely a LOT of work, but I was able to complete it all in 3 weeks. I recommend it greatly since I was able to build a portfolio for the application to the actual bootcamp.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · March 2023
Joining UXAF course has been my best decision.
UXAF course is a very well structured, practical and informative. I researched extensively, compared the courses from many institutes and decided to go with UXAF. The course comprises of all the aspects required to gain design knowledge. It includes...UXAF course is a very well structured, practical and informative. I researched extensively, compared the courses from many institutes and decided to go with UXAF. The course comprises of all the aspects required to gain design knowledge. It includes information, practical work (projects), time management, using designing tools extensively and 1:1 mentorship which is extremely helpful in achieving great results. I had a great mentor who provided me with insights and constructive feedback which helped me in completing my project work with finesse. I feel immensely confident, motivated and comfortable as a beginner in the designing field. DesignLab provides students with networking opportunities through Discord and Group Crits. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enter or grow in the field of UX/UI. I'm glad that I found designlab:)Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · March 2023
Amazing mentoring above standards
I started designlab because I wanted to get into designing and learning the difference between UX and UI. I wanted to break into the tech industry for awhile now and designlab was the one that I felt was right for me after doing research on different...I started designlab because I wanted to get into designing and learning the difference between UX and UI. I wanted to break into the tech industry for awhile now and designlab was the one that I felt was right for me after doing research on different tech jobs. I took a risk and started foundations to see if I'd like it. Turns out I really enjoyed all the projects and I felt proud of all the work I did so far. Now it's time to move forward with the academy!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · March 2023
Fruitful and accomodating
I learned so much from my mentor and peers within the Designlab community. They were always responsive to my questions and always walked me through different assignments. I learn from seeing and watching others do, and I have to attribute my success to...I learned so much from my mentor and peers within the Designlab community. They were always responsive to my questions and always walked me through different assignments. I learn from seeing and watching others do, and I have to attribute my success to the powerful and thoughtful team of Designlab.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · March 2023
Design Lab UX Academy Foundations
Ive worked in tech for over 5 years in the ops department dabbling in the intersection of Legal, Intellectual Property and Policy + Product. I took the intro course to get a basic foundation of design and get a sense of whether UX/UI design is the...Ive worked in tech for over 5 years in the ops department dabbling in the intersection of Legal, Intellectual Property and Policy + Product. I took the intro course to get a basic foundation of design and get a sense of whether UX/UI design is the right career path for me.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · 2. UX Academy (Part-time) · March 2023
Very engaging Content
Designlab is a great platform everybody who want to learn UX design course from basic level and people who want to switch into new career segment. Content of this course is incredible. Wonderful!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · February 2023
Simply Amazing
This course is detailed and informational, and I learned all about UI in order to prepare me for UX Academy. I gained a lot of knowledge from this course, there are countless resources, and my mentor is friendly and extremely helpful. Would recommend 10/10!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · February 2023
Rewarding Experience
Designlab Academy Foundations was just the right course for me to learn the basics of visual design. I loved that everything was broken down into weekly sessions and it allowed me to follow strict deadlines as I did not have the discipline to be...Designlab Academy Foundations was just the right course for me to learn the basics of visual design. I loved that everything was broken down into weekly sessions and it allowed me to follow strict deadlines as I did not have the discipline to be self-taught. The coursework was easy to follow, but the reading material could be long and daunting sometimes. The Discord channel was also super helpful with a lot of materials to go over and like-minded students who are also in the same shoes as me.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors3.0 -
AAnonymousProduct Designer · 1. UX Academy Foundations · February 2023
Fun, Learning, Time Consuming
The pros would be I learned a lot, the website design was designed very well and easy to use. The mentor I got was also very helpful and knowledgeable. The cons would be the cost of program and some assignments time recommendation were shorter than...The pros would be I learned a lot, the website design was designed very well and easy to use. The mentor I got was also very helpful and knowledgeable. The cons would be the cost of program and some assignments time recommendation were shorter than when I completed them.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · January 2023
Designlab Foundations is awesome!!!
This school is highly recommended. They have a great curriculum and constantly strive to help the student succeed. The mentorship program is different from other boot camps which have none. I was really nervous to switch careers but Designlab made it...This school is highly recommended. They have a great curriculum and constantly strive to help the student succeed. The mentorship program is different from other boot camps which have none. I was really nervous to switch careers but Designlab made it such an easy transition I can’t wait to learn more.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · January 2023
Enjoyed DesignLab
I enjoyed the projects and I enjoyed meeting with a mentor each week. The lessons are mostly in a text format, so get ready to do a lot of reading! Designlab was a good experience overall.Overall4.0Curriculum3.0Job support4.0Instructors3.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · 2. UX Academy (Part-time) · January 2023
Lack of Information
Consistently they make us do projects that they don't explain how to do it. For example there is a project of making a sitemap but there are no lessons before than explaining how to do it well so we can be confident in our work. Their lessons are...Consistently they make us do projects that they don't explain how to do it. For example there is a project of making a sitemap but there are no lessons before than explaining how to do it well so we can be confident in our work. Their lessons are usually over some design thinking or a topic relating to the module but when it comes to the projects they don't explain how to carry them out well and you end up feeling very stressed out and confused. Also the estimated time that a project or lesson takes to complete is almost always too short. Several lessons will take you longer to read it and think about it well and some projects will have a very short time requirements so it feels like you cannot finish everything that you need to. This leads to a lot of undue stress if they would just adjust the times for how much they would take.Overall1.0Curriculum1.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · December 2022
education, motivated, eager to learn more
Going with Designlab was a great choice I made. I like how the course was structured. I focused on a unit a week. You can also find videos easily if you are stuck on something. Plus the Discord group is helpful too. My main reason I choose Designlab...Going with Designlab was a great choice I made. I like how the course was structured. I focused on a unit a week. You can also find videos easily if you are stuck on something. Plus the Discord group is helpful too. My main reason I choose Designlab was the mentors they provide you with. The mentor I had was helpful and if I needed extra help with something she would recommend some extra resources to help like videos. I am a visual learner so this would help me a lot. Overall I feel like I learned a lot I am new to this field I feel comfortable using design programs and tools in figma. So I actually feel very accomplished after taking foundations.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · November 2022
DesignLab Foundations
The learning curve was difficult for me as I had never used Figma before. Gratefully, I had a great mentor named Yunji Kim who was kind but still gave useful and much needed feedback. I'm enrolling in UX Academy next. I definitely feel a lot more...The learning curve was difficult for me as I had never used Figma before. Gratefully, I had a great mentor named Yunji Kim who was kind but still gave useful and much needed feedback. I'm enrolling in UX Academy next. I definitely feel a lot more comfortable using Figma now.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · November 2022
Start to love UX more than I thought
I was pretty afraid that UI and UX design is something macro, but it turned out to be the same as normal design, but in a more practical and exciting way.
The course, in general, is quite easy to understand and follow. My mentor is supportive in...I was pretty afraid that UI and UX design is something macro, but it turned out to be the same as normal design, but in a more practical and exciting way.
The course, in general, is quite easy to understand and follow. My mentor is supportive in helping me deal with many complicated theories and tools.
I actually wish to learn more about UI (especially on Figma) as somehow 2 months is not enough for me to practice.
In general, I really enjoyed the course and hope that I can arrange my schedule better to continue to join the Academy!Overall4.0Curriculum3.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · November 2022
Designlab UX Foundations Review
Designlab's UX Foundations course is rigorous and intense, requiring the students their utmost time and energy to have them learn the foundations of UX Design, specifically UI and Visual Design. Being relatively cost effective compared to other...Designlab's UX Foundations course is rigorous and intense, requiring the students their utmost time and energy to have them learn the foundations of UX Design, specifically UI and Visual Design. Being relatively cost effective compared to other bootcamps, Designlab helps alleviate financial burdens on students.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · November 2022
Thorough Curriculum with Good Mentoring
PROS:- The platform is extremely intuitive to use and the curriculum provides a wide breadth of knowledge for students. For a deeper understanding, links to outside articles are also provided which I appreciated but they...
PROS:- The platform is extremely intuitive to use and the curriculum provides a wide breadth of knowledge for students. For a deeper understanding, links to outside articles are also provided which I appreciated but they definitely were not required to be successful in this course. Going into Foundations, I had zero design experience but the lessons were easily digestible and I loved that this course broke down concepts into simple and precise information chunks. There was also a multitude of projects that you submit online for feedback that really tested the skills we learned in each unit and made me much more confident in my usage of the software Figma.
- Before Foundations started, students take a pre-course survey and get matched to a mentor. In addition to being one of the more affordable choices for UX/UI boot camps, I chose Designlab because of this access to expertise from working professionals in this field. The knowledge from my mentor was invaluable and they really boosted my UI design skills throughout the course.
- Another aspect that I loved about Foundations was access to a server on Discord with multiple channels where you could ask experienced designers or your peers about your work. The ability to try asking for help at any time was a huge plus. Also, there's a whole unit dedicated to learning how to give/receive critiques - Foundations even allows students a chance to attend what's called a "group crit" where the students get experience critiquing each other's designs; no doubt an invaluable skill in this field.
CONS:- The whole curriculum, while very extensive and provides a lot of knowledge, is reading compiled articles on the Designlab platform and doing projects. One thing that would've been nice would have been dedicated lecturers who could teach lessons on certain topics in real-time and answer questions from students who attended.
- Another issue that arose for me was some incompatibility with my mentor. A good/bad mentor can make or break your experience in this course. My mentor, while knowledgeable and had a good design background, didn't provide sufficiently good feedback by my standards. I wish they would've been more responsive to my submissions (at times, they didn't comment at all on a project and just approved it) and sometimes I felt they were abrasive with their feedback. Also, during our mentor meetings, sometimes they just weren't helpful and refused to answer some of the questions I had. You can reach out to Designlab's director(s) to try changing mentors but I was met with resistance because they always encourage students to try everything they can to make it work. Eventually, I figured I was learning the content just fine and because I was only going to have them as a mentor for the duration of Foundations, I just went with my original mentor. However, I did feel like my experience was diminished a decent amount.
Overall, the curriculum was very thorough and accommodating toward students with zero design experience. The course provided me with ample chances to test my design skills throughout each lesson. Even though I felt that my mentor wasn't the best, the access to mentoring in general and being able to ask people on Discord for help was a huge plus. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get their start in UX/UI! For me, Designlab's Foundations course was an excellent course in teaching me the fundamentals of UI and now I feel very prepared for what comes next in this career path.
EXTRA BONUS: Foundations costs $500 but if you decide to go forward with Designlab's UX Academy course, the $500 is put towards that tuition so you can essentially get your money back!Overall4.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
AAnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · November 2022
Great experience lots of learning
I learned a lot and had a great time going through the assignments . Overall it was interesting to use figma in some of the tutorials as it was good balance of technical info and textbook practice. My favorite part was the mentorship and I looked...I learned a lot and had a great time going through the assignments . Overall it was interesting to use figma in some of the tutorials as it was good balance of technical info and textbook practice. My favorite part was the mentorship and I looked forward to the feedback given.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAnonymousStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · November 2022
Great design foundations course
Pros
Content is relatively well structured, and really helpful for getting started in design.
Mentorship program is great.
Discord server has many channels and features for getting connected with the community.
Tuition for Foundations is...Pros
Content is relatively well structured, and really helpful for getting started in design.
Mentorship program is great.
Discord server has many channels and features for getting connected with the community.
Tuition for Foundations is credited toward the UX Academy program.
Cons
Video tutorials are outdated and not the best.
Some content could be explained thoroughly or timed better.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0
Courses
14 Designlab Courses
Full details, syllabus, tuition, and reviews available on each course page.
1. UX Academy Foundations
★ 4.8 (610)
8 weeks
$499
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2. UX Academy (Part-time)
★ 4.3 (46)
36 weeks
$8,499
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3. UX Academy (Full-time)
★ 4.5 (32)
21 weeks
$8,499
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4. Data-Driven Design
★ 4.5 (4)
3 weeks
$999
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5. Advanced Figma
4 weeks
$799
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6. AI for Visual Design
4 weeks
$799
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7. Advanced Usability and Accessibility
4 weeks
$799
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8. Prototyping in Figma
4 weeks
$799
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9. Design 101
4 weeks
$796
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AI for UX Design
4 weeks
$799
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AI Prototyping Camp
4 weeks
$999
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Strategic Business Acumen for Designers
4 weeks
$999
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UI Mastery Certification
8 weeks
$2,499
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Vibe Coding Camp
4 weeks
$999
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Designlab costs around $8,499. On the lower end, some Designlab courses like 1. UX Academy Foundations cost $499.
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