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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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  • Ariel Sagarnaga
    Ariel Sagarnaga
    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Oct 31, 2025
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    The best online course I've taken.

    The class plan is very well thought out, I was able to learn at my own pace and am very satisfied with the overall Curriculum. The classes are broken down per week, and the time estimates are pretty acurate. Also, having access to individual meetings with a mentor is also a big plus.
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  • Daniel K
    Daniel K
    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Oct 20, 2025
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    A great experience

    I started my UX/UI design journey with no prior experience or formal background in design, simply driven by an interest in shifting my career path. The experience was both challenging and rewarding. What truly stood out was the weekly mentorship sessions that kept me on track. The mentors were incredibly helpful, offering valuable guidance and constructive feedback, which made a big difference when I hit roadblocks.At times, I struggled to grasp certain design concepts, but th...
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  • Sushma S Pant
    Sushma S Pant
    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Sep 16, 2025
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    DesignLab UX Academy Foundations - Review

    I recently finished DesignLab’s UX Academy Foundations, and overall I think it’s a great starting point if you’re new to design and want some structure. The biggest value for me was the mentorship—having a designer actually look at my projects and give real feedback made a huge difference compared to just learning from YouTube or articles. The projects are hands-on, and by the end I had work I could actually show in a portfolio, which felt motivating. The community and peer critiques als...
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  • Mary Vu
    Mary Vu
    Product Manager • Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Sep 03, 2025
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    Community and Mentorship is worth it with Designlab

    Pros:
    - I enjoyed working on the projects assigned for this course, especially as this is an intro with Foundations, you do not need to have a lot of design knowledge to get started. 
    - Mentorship and connections I built through this community is also incredible, it's always good to have a direct line with someone who is well versed in the career and can help you succeed with your hands on projects. 
    - Feedback and criticism sessions are also really important and help designers ...
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  • Pedro A Castaneda
    Pedro A Castaneda
    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Sep 02, 2025
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    Engaging and Equipping

    I loved the relevant and hands-on learning style offered in UX Foundations. The lessons were straightforward, easy to understand, and also practical for your ongoing assignments and projects. They're incredibly supportive and attentive to any concerns you have as the course goes on, anything from curriculum questions to checking in on how you're doing with your mentor. I was able to express a desire to swap mentors early on in the course, and they were so helpful in matching me with some...
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  • Jaromír Obitko
    Jaromír Obitko
    Student • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Sep 01, 2025
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    100% Worth it

     I have been learning UI/UX design for around a year, mainly from YouTube videos and other free resources. Then I decided to invest in my education and bought this course (I got it with a discount for $399). Looking back, I regret not doing this earlier—it gave me structure, and I learned the creative flow I wouldn’t have learned from randomly reading posts and watching videos. It wasn’t free, and you need to work on it, but even with some previous experience in web design, this was a hu...
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  • Chan Nam Zhen
    Chan Nam Zhen
    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Aug 05, 2025
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    Holistic and Constructive

     The Foundation course offers a well-rounded and holistic structure that has significantly contributed to my growth and confidence as a learner. Each component of the curriculum is thoughtfully designed to build a strong foundation in UX design, from understanding basic principles to applying them in real-world scenarios. The progression of topics is smooth and logical, allowing me to absorb concepts at a comfortable pace while gradually increasing in complexity. 
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  • Peter S
    Peter S
    Designer • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Aug 02, 2025
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    An Excellent Intro to UX with Mentorship Support

    The UX Academy Foundations class was excellent. The content was well-structured and clearly presented. Each lesson included additional resources for those who wanted to dive deeper into the subject, and I found the material to be up-to-date.
    Working 1:1 with a mentor was a fantastic experience. It allowed me to get answers to my questions quickly and pushed me to think more critically. In addition to the mentor support, there was a great network of students and instructors available t...
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  • Oliver Olivo
    Oliver Olivo
    Filmmaker • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jun 26, 2025
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    I loved this foundations course.

    I really enjoyed this course. Being remote and asynchronous was ideal for my schedule and learning style. As an early millennial, I sometimes feel very tech-savvy, other times not so much — but this setup was a great balance. The mentor sessions were key; they offer space to reflect and get real insights from someone working in the industry. If you’re worried about feeling isolated during the program, don’t — you’ll connect with your mentor during the very first week in a one-hour call.<...
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  • Boris Cayemitte
    Boris Cayemitte
    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jun 22, 2025
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    Great experience!

    This was a great experience overall! Loved the mentor and all the colleagues in the discord who helped me willingly. Course material was a perfect pre course to prepare me for the Academy! I would do it all over again it if I could. Would recommend to any and everyone getting into the UX field and learning Figma
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  • Juan Iorez
    Juan Iorez
    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jun 11, 2025
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    Fantastic Experience!

    This is a foundations course that is well worth the expense. You have a good structure, a great mentor, and feedback that is worth while. Everything is simply laid out for you and resources are easy to find. My favorite aspect of this course is the mentorship. I met with mine every week and in addition to the content, I learned the most from him. Fantastic course and it's given me the boost to enroll in UX academy!
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  • Andrii Petrenko
    Andrii Petrenko
    UX/UI Design • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jun 05, 2025
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    Excellent Foundations Course with Outstanding Mentorship

     I recently completed the UX Academy Foundations course in May 2025, and I wanted to take a moment to share my feedback.Overall, I had a fantastic experience. The curriculum was well-structured, comprehensive, and thoughtfully designed, providing a solid introduction to key UX and UI principles. Each module built upon the last in a logical and engaging way, which made learning both efficient and enjoyable.I also want to highlight th...
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  • Abbey B
    Abbey B
    Graphic Designer • Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jun 04, 2025
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    Worth it!

    Overall I had a great experience. I have a background in graphic design so I think that gave me a little advantage when it came to the UI basics but it was a great experience and platform to learn Figma, especially with mentor support. I found some of the lessons really lengthy and confusing in terms of when it came to doing each project, like the connection to a degree, but mentor was able to clarify a lot of things for me that made sense. Watching Figma tutorials outside of the course ...
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  • Will Streeter
    Will Streeter
    Frontend Architect • Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jun 03, 2025
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    Time well spent

    The UX Academy Foundations course offers a thoughtfully structured introduction to UX and visual design, perfect for beginners or career-switchers. Each unit builds on the last, guiding you from early research and ideation through wireframing and visual design in Figma. The hands-on approach—developing a real project like my Wayfarer concept—makes the learning process feel meaningful and applicable. Weekly mentor sessions were a standout, providing personalized feedback and consistent su...
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  • Colleen McCormick
    Colleen McCormick
    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    May 19, 2025
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    Awesome!

    I had an amazing experience with UX Academy Foundations! The instructors were super supportive and really pushed me to improve my skills. Their attention to detail was impressive, and they prepared me perfectly for the next step, the UX Academy bootcamp. Highly recommend!
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  • Rashi Pal
    Rashi Pal
    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Apr 05, 2025
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    Incredibly Amazing

    At the beginning of the UX Academy Foundation course in Designlab, I doubted the course because of the abundance of options on the internet. From that day to now, I highly recommend enrolling in this course for beginners because of the curriculum and supportive 1-1 mentor sessions. 
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  • hemi
    hemi
    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 14, 2025
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    The perfect course for starting off in UX/UI design.

    Really fun course that helped solidify my decision to switch careers to UX/UI design. I'm moving on to UX Academy and looking forward to the growth and challenges for this next step in my career. 
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  • Amanda Cunningham
    Amanda Cunningham
    Marketing Operations Manager • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Feb 12, 2025
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    Great UX course - would recommend

    I wanted to explore a UX career and learn some tools of the trade to do so. I was also interested in learning more about UX design for my current role and also to explore creating a prototype of a business idea I have in my head. The UX Academy Foundations was a great, cost-effective way to do this and I think it was a great learning experience and value for what I received. I absolutely loved the weekly mentor check ins where we went over my questions, tweaked my projects, and did some ...
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  • Olivia Fay
    Olivia Fay
    Designer • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Feb 12, 2025
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    Great inroduction to the world of UX

    As someone transitioning from graphic design to UX design, I already knew a lot of basics of UX design but not a lot of hard skills in practices. This course surprised me in that I truly learned a lot! I knew I was going to enjoy it, but I appreciated how lessons were structured and the use of learning iteration via my mentor and other students! My mentor was invaluable with his experience and knowledge of the field over all.
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  • Christa Anderson
    Christa Anderson
    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Feb 09, 2025
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    Amazing experience with Designlab UX Academy Foundations course!

    I was looking into different online programs for UX/UI design and loved the fact that Designlab has been around for many years and they only focus on this design courses and wasn't just a "course factory". I made the right decision because I could tell the thought that went into the details and information I was given in this course and I'm really excited to get started at the UX academy very soon! 

    Another thing that really helped me was the mentor that I had. She was so encourag...
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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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