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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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  • C Braziel
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jul 04, 2022
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    UX Foundations Course

    Design lab foundations course is perfect for new and entry level designers. It gives you a good understand of the principles of UX/UI design in addition to providing you with a hands on experience and get support with your mentor. 
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  • Kaitlin McCroskey
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jun 22, 2022
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    Great Foundation program

    I am new to the UX/UI field and this foundation program was the perfect start to see if I want to transition into this field. Its a great blend of working with peers, a very involved and experienced mentor, and self paced content that is very thorough and gives you resources if you want to dive into more details. 
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  • Alexander García
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jun 20, 2022
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    Exceeded my expectations

    I had heard good things about the course and although I was expecting good content, I really did not know what to expect in terms of the online modality, it is true that the platform impressed me. It is very well organized throughout the course, the way you have to interact with the mentor as well as being able to see the work of your classmates, generates a sense of community that you would not have to do a free course on youtube.
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  • Simone
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    Jun 07, 2022
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    A great way to kickstart your transition into a new career!

    I finished the DesignLab UX Academy in August of last year (2021). While my overall experience was amazing, and I would highly recommend DesignLab for anyone wanting to invest in a bootcamp, there were a few things that were challenging. 

    1. The entire program is online and self-led. There are milestones to reach each week to stay on top of your work, and the academy staff are very communicative and helpful in keeping you on track. What was challenging was that there were no live ...
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  • Mike
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jun 06, 2022
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    Academy Foundation

    There was a lot of thought that was put into in the online coursework material by DesignLab. I’m glad the projects were not something you can just breeze on through. I had to put effort into each unit. I took the part time course that  was estimated to take 10 hours a week, however when you get further down the course (unit 4 and beyond) it could take much more of your time.

    The other benefit of DesignLab’s Academy Foundation (8 week course) is you get to determine if you want to ...
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  • Jasmine
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    1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jun 04, 2022
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    I thought DesignLab’s Foundations course was very beneficial for me because I’m coming from a completely different educational background. I had 0 design experience and after finishing the course, have learned so much and already have begun to build my portfolio. Although you can teach yourself how to use Figma or Sketch, the guidance of a mentor with real industry experience plus the projects provided, really helped me thrive and learn. I would definitely recommend!
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  • Kiana Canicosa-Miles
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    Student • Online
    May 24, 2022
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    UX Academy Foundations

    Pros:
    -great curriculum! 
    -every project prepared me really well for the final project 

    Cons:
    -wish I had more time with my mentor//I had a last minute mentor switch
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  • Emily
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    May 15, 2022
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    Good experience, some detractors

    I took this course to see whether I wanted to continue on with Designlab's UX Academy/pursue UX further - and I do! There were things I wasn't a huge fan of about the lesson material and format of the class, but overall I found it to be a good experience. Before deciding on Designlab, I did a lot of reading and comparing different bootcamps/short courses in UI/UX. Ultimately, I chose DL because of their set timeframes (to keep me motivated), strong emphasis on mentorship, and cost.
    I ...
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  • Nathalie Lumang
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    Applicant • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    May 05, 2022
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    UX Academy Foundations

    UX Academy Foundations was very beneficial and overall a fun course to take, to help me understand better what the UX design field is like. It really helped having a mentor that was able to answer any questions I had about his work, what was going on, and also just overall honest with the feedback. 
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  • Preshtha Bijlani
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    Ex-Financial Analyst • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    May 03, 2022
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    Amazing Introductory course to Foundations of UX Design

    I took the UX Foundations course in March 2022 and had a life changing experience! There are 2 aspects of taking this course - first is your mentor and second is the material provided by DL and how its structured. The structure of the course is done really where you learn a small skill and get to practice it immediately in a mini project in each unit so the application helps you remember that skill better . Throughout the course, you will learn many small skills via mini projects in each...
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  • Fatima Soni
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    May 03, 2022
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    Attending this program had pros:
    . Follow at my own pace while maintaining a timeline
    . Review videos and revisit my concepts and tutorials
    . Smooth transition in to concepts
    . Time management was well stated and guidelines provided

    Cons:
    . A one on one time and attention was little short, zoom video 
    . Some concepts I didn't get, I had to rely on YouTube which I expected a mentor to help out step by step since I am paying to learn and not from YouTube.
    . Ther...
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  • Sam
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Apr 09, 2022
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    Highly Recommended for Beginners!

    If you're new to design, UX foundations will definitely help! Only con about the program is that all modules are text and picture based. There are few tutorials but other than that it's mostly reading. The mentor session were super helpful and for me this was the most helpful aspect of the program. The foundations has 8 units ( 1 unit per week) but you can finish in 4-6 weeks if you can dedicate at least 5 hours everyday to the course.  
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  • Cecillia Tran
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Apr 09, 2022
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    UX Foundations

    Great experience with Designlab's UX Foundations course. I learned a lot and immediately applied to their UX Academy after completing Foundations. The mentors are there to help you succeed as well as the support team. Everybody was very responsive and helpful when answering questions. 
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  • Michele Voit
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Apr 08, 2022
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    Architectural Designer

    Overall the curriculum was very well structured and informative. Each unit had a great balance between lessons and exercises, and at the end all the information we learned led to a 10 hour design challenge in which we applied this new knowledge. It was however more than the 10 or 20 hours a week (depending on whether you do a fast track or not). 
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  • Sabina Andro]
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    STUDENT • Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Apr 04, 2022
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    its a great course - I enjoyed it and I thing for someone that has never done design its a good initial course to follow. 
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  • Krista
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    Product Designer • Graduate • 2. UX Academy (Part-time) • Online
    Mar 11, 2022
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    A worthwhile investment and incredible community

    I'll write this review based on my own questions researching UX design bootcamps as I was comparing several. Before enrolling in Foundations, I reached out to UXA grads to get their unfiltered thoughts—and their experiences were largely very positive (as was my own!), which led me to decide on Designlab. Here are the topics I asked them about:

    • Caliber of mentors with strong UX backgrounds. My experience: For the most part, Designlab mentors are ve...
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  • Eric Allotey
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    Training Coordinator/Graphic designer • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 09, 2022
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    UX Academy Foundations

    The course ia an 8-week course designed to help build a set of basic visual design skills, including user interface (UI) design.
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  • Hannah
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    Marketing • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 08, 2022
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    Great foundations for design

    Overall I think this course provided a great foundation to the academy portion of this. I have some background in design but this provided me with information that I either did not learn on the job or during school. I have already gotten a lot of use out of what I have learned, like formatting, fonts, and color combinations. I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to start in UI/UX design! 
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  • Chastidy
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 08, 2022
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    UX Academy Foundations

    I loved my experience in UX Foundations. I felt like I learned so much but the load was very manageable every week and I felt very supported all throughout. The content all scaffolds and allows you to use your new skills often. I would recommend to anyone. 
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  • George Wolf
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 07, 2022
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    Tremendous learning experience through Designlab

    Designlab provided a tremendous learning experience for someone transitioning into the UX design world. Through mentorship and a fantastic curriculum, students receive the guidance and education to instill confidence. 
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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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How much does Designlab cost?

Designlab costs around $8,499. On the lower end, some Designlab courses like 1. UX Academy Foundations 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 8 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. 827 Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Designlab legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 827 Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab and rate their overall experience a 4.78 out of 5.

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You can read 827 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.

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