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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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  • Kayla Turney
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Nov 07, 2022
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    Informational introduction to UX Design for beginners

    Designlab foundations provided me with an in depth understanding of a field completely new to me. The course teaches so much information and is set up in a way that feels manageable to complete. Overall a great program for anyone new to the field to learn and gain an understanding of UX/UI design. My overall experience was great and my mentor helped me a lot. 
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  • Reem salem
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    Student • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Nov 07, 2022
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    Ux design foundations

    • Overall , great learning experience. Learned so much about ux design in two months. One on one mentorship helped alot , access of community of learners was great. Managed to Learn one new thing atleast in every unit. 
    • Cons - figma videos were outdated, mentorship access was limited , if I needed help on one thing I had to Just google it. Good pace but became too fast pace and it felt like they were trying to teach us everything that would have taken people months to learn. S...
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  • Kathryn Devine
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Nov 07, 2022
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    Designlab - UX Academy Foundations

    This was a great course to begin learning UX with. Everything was structured really well, easy to navigate and I felt extremely supported due to the mentor sessions. If you are thinking about learning UX design, I highly suggest looking into Designlab.
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  • Larissa
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Nov 04, 2022
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    Comprehensive & Fun

    As someone who does not have a design background, this course is an excellent choice. The curriculum covered all the basics of UI design. The course material was simple and easy to understand. The tone of the lessons is professional and friendly. The course exercises are all super hands-on. Highly recommended! Definitely moving onto the actual bootcamp!
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  • Vicky Ha
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Oct 29, 2022
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    Great UX/UI Intro Course

    I highly recommend taking UX Foundations if you're unsure if you want to take the leap into bootcamp. It is an affordable intro course that will give you a feel for the full course.

    Pros:
    -Foundations is a short (4 or 8 week course) and affordable way to introduce you to UI/UX design and get a feel for the full UX Academy course. I looked into General Assembly which has a much higher price point and you aren't able to 'test' out the course in a short 4 or 8 wee...
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  • Sejeong Gwon
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Oct 24, 2022
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    well-structured, fun, up-to-date

    Pros: 
    -The volume of reading materials and hands-on projects was sufficient. 
    -hands-on projects consists of up-to-date content and are well associated with UX.
    - The webinars provided by the design lab are informative.

    cons
    - sometimes there is a time slot limit for scheduling with a mentor.
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  • Brandon Yen
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Oct 16, 2022
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    Success in Designlab Course

    I really enjoyed my experience in the Designlab Foundations course. The course provided me with the UI tools necessary for UX design. I learned how to create sketches and how to make webpage and mobile designs in Figma. 
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  • Sylvia Tran
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Oct 12, 2022
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    Review of Designlab UXAF

    Enjoyed this course! The course was fully online. Felt the curriculum was what I was looking for in that it taught basic design principles and how they relate to UX design in a general sense. Projects where hands on, robust and aligned well with the curriculum that was being taught. Mentor feedback was helpful, I liked the flexibly of being able to schedule time blocks that worked well with my schedule. It was rewarding getting see how my skills had improved in just a short month after t...
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  • Brian Ng
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Oct 11, 2022
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    Interactive, Engaging, and Great Mentors

    Pros:
    - Great mentorship experience. You get to talk to some of the greatest minds in UX and network with them while picking at their brain for knowledge and expertise.
    - Super fun course material that efficiently teaches UX concepts.
    - Design briefs and projects were relevant to real world design problems. Great practice for anyone planning to design for corporate or start up.

    Cons:
    - Difficult to stay motivated. There would be periodic emails sent to keep you motivat...
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  • Lydia Westlake
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Oct 09, 2022
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    Highly recommend

    Foundations is a fantastic way to get started in design. I researched a tonnnn of bootcamps for UX/IU and I'm so glad I landed on this one. The projects are really fun to complete and I felt like they aligned really well with the course objectives. I learned so much in the 4 weeks and I'm really excited to continue with the UX Academy. Having a personal mentor was a huge bonus and really added to the value of the course overall. If you're going to do design I encourage you to choose this...
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  • Joeleigh Mari Navarro
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Oct 04, 2022
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    accommodating and well paced

    I had a very enjoyable experience at designlab. My assigned mentor was very understanding and encouraging. I loved that I was able to go at my own pace while still receiving timely feedback from my mentor. I learned skills I believe I can use outside of this field.
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  • Avila
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    Applicant • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Oct 02, 2022
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    Comprehensive Figma and Sketch introduction

    Design Lab Foundations was the ideal experience while also juggling a full-time job. I could easily schedule meetings with my mentor, and moved through the material at my own pace. All of the Units were set-up in a logical order, so that your redesigns were built on the most current unit's teachings.  
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Designlab Alumni Reviews Summary

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 $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?

Right now, it doesn't look like Designlab offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that 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.

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