Designlab Reviews
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Erin
UX Academy Foundations Review
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The foundations course at Designlab exceeded my expectation. They wrote their own curriculum and it is well written. You get 8 week course online and in each week/unit, you get plenty of opportunities to practice what you learned from the reading material and you get to learn how to use design software such as Figma. The Figma tutorial is built into the course. You will be very familiar with Figma at the end of the course. The other thing I wanted to mention is that you get 8 weekly calls scheduled with your mentor. They all have direct working experience in the design field and they provide you with timely feedback on your projects and answer all questions that you may have. My mentor has been very responsive and helpful. I really appreciated her help! I would recommend this course to anyone who does not have a design background but is interested in pursuing a career in UX design. -
Victoria
A great course to kick off your career change!
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Designlab makes it easy to jump in with both feet. UX Foundations is a great introduction for those who have only just discovered the world of user experience/interface. The course is 8 weeks (roughly 10 hours a week) and takes you from total newbie to knowing a thing or two! The course prepares you for their larger Academy for those looking for a career boost or change. I'd recommend this course to all looking for a challenge but wanting great support. -
Marshall Thompson
Student
The curriculum and the guidance of a mentor was supper helpful. There were lot of useful resources like the schools slack community for support and questions. I really like how the school gives video tutorials and guided walkthroughs. they encourage student to reach outside there comfort zones and reach out for help and criticism from other student or outside resources -
Jelena G
Great course for non-designers looking for career change
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I have to say, before enrolling in this course I had some concerns such as: I didn't have any previous design knowledge, I was coming from a completely different job industry (tourism) and my final concern was my non-native English (even though, I live and work in English-speaking country for the past 4 years). Besides all these concerns, I managed to finish the course within 4 weeks (the course is designed to last 8 weeks), learn so many useful and interesting design-related things, connect with some amazing people, and apply and get accepted into the UX Academy. I am so happy I decided to enroll in the UXA Foundations and finish it as planned. This course is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to make a career change, who doesn't have any design experience, want to try it out, and see if they like UX/UI design before committing themselves to 3, 6, or 10 months long Bootcamp. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in UX/UI design, you wouldn't regret it. -
Casondra L
Worth it
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I started UX Academy Foundations as skeptical of my own abilities. I'm glad to say that I was wrong. I flew through the course much quicker than I thought I would, and I enjoyed every minute of it.
The lessons and projects paired with a mentor is ingenious. I didn't feel like I had to adhere to a very rigid set of rules. My mentor encouraged me to expand upon each project and really give it my all. After all, these lessons were for me and my own growth. I never felt so empowered and supported when it came to school work.
Your mentor is not your teacher, they are your team mate. They are there to help YOU. Take advantage of that and use it to push yourself into uncomfortable territory. Your mentor will be sure to keep you on track if they feel you wandered too far off the path.
10/10 I can not recommend Designlab enough. -
Laura Feller
Best experience!
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I started the foundations course in December of 2020 and finished early January 2021. I couldn't be happier with my choice. I interviewed several bootcamps and this one by far was best overall. The education, online courses, support, cost and mentor you receive was second to none. It is simply the best fit for me. Once I got into the program, I was blown away by how the material was broken down (they also made it fun and engaging with great reading material and fun projects). I enjoyed the course and would recommend them to anyone asking! Taking this course solidified my plans to take the full UX academy they offer. -
Elizabeth Navalta
Design 101
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Design Lab made it really simply and easy to ease into the world of design. I decided to take this course to begin my path into design and change careers from accounting and operations. This course features one on one mentor meetings which gives you a chance to not only get feedback on your work and get answers to confusing curriculum but it allows you to ask questions to someone who is currently in the field. I am currently full time working and was happy that the course was flexible enough for me to complete my work. -
Anastasia Tchkadua
Funny, interesting, and amazing
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Designlab is a place where you can learn things more quickly when you do it. On a platform, you can see your development. Every student has one mentor, the student can choose their convenient time for a weekly session.
I think one of the advantages is that it's flexible. Also if the course ends student can still do their projects to receive your certificate of completion!
The Designlab team and mentors are amazing, they always trying to help students to achieve their best. I highly recommend it. -
Paula
Student
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I had a pleasure of taking the UX Foundations course just recently and would love to recommend it to everyone looking to start their design edu journey and also for those undecided whether the design field is good for them and would like to check out a shorter class without a huge commitment. It's an 8-week long program, I was personally able to finish it within 4 weeks on the top of having a full-time job. I liked that the class was heavily project based as I was able to get consistent feedback from my mentor on my progress and work on the actual tasks and practice my new skills. -
Anastasia
Excellent synthesis of theory and practice
It was a great experience for me to attend this online course. The mentor was very attentive to my project and was always ready to help me. Also, he suggested and sent me a great collection of books which were very useful while studying on this course. Will I take another course too? Definitely! I'm 100% satisfied with the results -
Kate
UX Foundations
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I signed up for this course because I wasn't sure if I wanted to take a full boot camp yet. This was the only course I found that focuses exclusively on web design, and was a shorter course, and it had a lot of good reviews. The course was extremely well organized and broken down, and the site was easy to navigate (which you'd hope would be the case for a course all about web design!). The readings were all helpful and informative, and most were written by Designlab itself rather than linking to outside articles (and the ones that they did link to were also great). There were also many projects, starting from simpler ones and moving to more difficult ones, where it was tricky but not so hard that I felt discouraged. My mentor gave very helpful feedback. Because of my positive experience in UX Academy Foundations, I have applied to UX Academy and hopefully will be starting that this month. -
Wynter
A solid course for those starting their journey in UX.
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This course definitely gives you a solid foundation to build on. I love the fact that it is a project-based course and the design briefs challenge you creatively. I also like that you receive feedback within a timely manner from mentors and I appreciate the online slack community that the course provides. Being a full-time mom and part-time employee- it was a definite plus that I could work at my own pace. -
Muhammad M
Zero to Hero
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I feel worlds away from where I was when I started and feel confident in creating UI. A challenging curriculum matched with industry experienced mentors made for the best value in my opinion. The DL team is also very friendly and approachable - happy to help you in any way they can! All & all I'm glad I took this course, I wouldn't have been able to get where I'm at right now in 4-8 weeks myself - the curriculum is thorough, assignments are challenging, and mentor sessions are key.
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Rachel
Great bootcamp that delivers on its promise!
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I did a lot of research before signing up for a UX bootcamp and DesignLab won me over for the simple fact that they provide students with real mentors to help with the curriculum. I felt the exercises were meaningful, the curriculum schedule and workload was reasonable, and the staff was very prompt in their responses if an issue ever arose. The Slack community connecting you to other students was also a great resource. Career Services proved to be a very valuable additional resource even for someone who has been a profession for almost 10 years. I knock one star off when rating the curriculum only because sometimes links were broken and some information seemed a little out of date. And while the mentorship is what really did it for me, I noticed depending on who your mentor is, your experience with this bootcamp will vary drastically. I feel fortunate that my mentor was an expert in the field and helped give me additional materials and resources. Overall, DesignLab did exactly what they promised me and provided me with a good foundation and portfolio to enter into UX, which in return helped me land a full-time job 2 months later. -
Truc
Designer
I have a design background however no experience with UX design. UX academy really sets an excellent foundation for expectations going into the UX Design industry. -
Jocelyn
UX Foundations For The Win!
I took Designlab's UX Foundations course before jumping into the UXA and it was such a great idea! I had zero experience in the design world, and it really helped get me up to speed on the design tools and terminology. It was interactive and a lot of learning by doing (which is how I learn best). If you feel intimidated by Designlab's UXA then UX Foundations is where to start :) -
Michael Lupia
Fantastic Jump Start!
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As someone exploring a potential UX/UI Design career switch, Designlab's UX Academy Foundations course was the perfect introduction to their main course, UX Academy (in which I am currently enrolled). Foundations taught exactly that: the core principles and building blocks necessary to pursue a career in this field, a foundation which I know I would not have been as successful without. The curriculum is engaging, and very thorough for an intro course. But it is the professional mentorship that really takes things to the next level, adding a personal touch and tips/advice/critique from someone with experience in the field. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get a start on their education in UX/UI! -
Jessie
It's a great course
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Designlab really takes care of you. They provide you with the tools you need to learn, fast, efficiently and in the comfort of your own home. The mentor sessions are really helpful too, provided that your mentor puts the effort into your learning. If you feel like your mentor isn't putting much into reviewing your work, then you should probably switch mentors as fast as you can. The only con is that it wasn't entirely clear what was expected of me to ace the course, for instance, I had trouble getting into the Academy because I didn't attend all of my mentor sessions. I don't remember seeing/hearing anything about that being mandatory, actually, it rather seemed as if it was more recommended. In any case, they still do a great job with onboarding, and community engagement as well so if you're unsure of anything — ask away. -
Lauren Pontzer
Great Course to Learn UX Foundations!!
The foundations program gives a great intro to UX design and introduces tools and concepts throughout. I felt like I was in the program much longer than I was because I had learned and done so much by the end. I highly recommend this to anyone considering UX! -
Hannah Groudas
Good intro to UX field
Helpful for dipping your toe into the field of UX. Mentor ship was amazing and coursework was both fun and challenging. -
Ren Blakely
Designlab's UX Academy Foundations
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I had initially signed up for Design 101 with Designlab as a prerequisite to UX Academy, but I was asked if I wanted the opportunity to be a part of the beta cohort of UX Academy Foundations. I am extremely glad I chose to take part in UX Foundations. I not only learned core design fundamentals, but also learned so much about UX and UI design through the course and through talking with my mentor. The course was twice as long as Design 101 would have been, and I am very thankful for that extra time to take on projects, mentor sessions, and getting familiarized with Figma.
Now that I am in UX Academy, I am grateful for all that I learned in UX Foundations. I don't have to spend time learning Figma, and I am more prepared for the coursework than I would have been just taking Design 101. I definitely recommend this course whether you plan on continuing with Designlab's UX Academy or you want a solid introduction to UX design. -
Gen Ariella
Learned a ton!
I really enjoyed this course. It allowed me to sharpen my knowledge of design principles, visual design, and UI design. I particularly liked getting feedback from my mentor and iterating my projects. UX Foundations was a great pre-cursor and gave me the confidence to take the UX Bootcamp course I'm in now. -
Chae Kwon
UX Foundations Review
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I was gonna do the Design 101 course but was given the opportunity to try their new program (UX Foundations course) before the launch and I'm really glad I took the opportunity. Overall, I think it was a nice introductory to the bootcamp before getting more intense.
COURSE: It was very much more focused on learning about the design aspect like design fundamentals, layout, color, font, etc. The course had a nice balance between the readings and assignments/projects. The readings were not longer than 20 minute reads and I found it to be very interesting. It felt like I was reading an interesting blog about design. There were several copywork assignments where we had to copy an existing design. I found it to be pretty redundant after doing it couple times, but others might've found value in doing those assignments. They also had summary of each unit on a pdf format, which was really nice so that I could reference back to them when I needed it for working on projects. I was able to manage the course working full-time. Designlab provide you with time constraints on each assignment so that you're not spending forever doing one assignment. Just keep in mind that you're gonna be spending more time outside of just the coursework. You'll be needing to make edits to your assignments/projects to improve upon them, meet with mentor, research if you're not certain of a topic, etc. But it's all totally doable!
MENTOR: One of my favorite parts about DesignLab is having a mentor to guide you through the process. My mentor provided a lot of valuable feedback and insights. I was working on some personal UX side projects outside of the course and she was willing to provide feedback and guidance on that as well. One thing I did wish was that she would provide more constructive criticisms as I feel like I needed more of that, but she was still really resourceful. I think having the right mentor could make it or break it because they're the main interactive aspect of the course where you're getting real feedbacks from people in the industry. However, Designlab pointed out many times that they can change the mentor if you're not happy about it, I don't think anyone needs to worry about not finding the right mentor.
SLACK CHANNEL: Designlab has a Slack channel for all the students who were or are in UX Foundations course. I didn't really use it as much as I had hoped to, but I think that might depend on people's personality and how motivated they are to try interacting with others online. I wouldn't say that it's superrr active where people are talking all the time. I would usually turn to Slack channels if I had any specific questions related to the coursework.
DESIGNLAB'S SUPPORT: DesignLab has been very supportive throughout the entire process. I've gotten several emails from the support team just checking in on me to see how I was doing on the course. They are very friendly and approachable.
CONS: (I can't think of much but if I HAVE to come up with something)
- I wish slack channel was more active and there are some opportunities set from Designlab so that students can network. It would also be cool to be able to network with the alums who finished Designlab bootcamp and found a job.
- Your experience can vary depending on who you get for your mentor.
- I wish there was a general search feature for the course materials so that I don't have to dig through each lessons to find a specific topic that I'm wanting to reference upon.
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Amanda Wright
The best intro to UX!
I originally signed up to take Design 101 so I can apply to UX Academy, but I was given the option to take their beta course UX Academy Foundations. I was nervous to take a new course, but it was the best decision I could have made. I learned so much and felt very confident about my skills when I started UX Academy. -
Rhea
Design 101
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Pros:
Interesting content, lots of optional tasks, and reading ( I recommended doing them to get the best out of the course)
Experienced mentors, 1:1 mentor sessions every week.
You are ready with a finished project at the end of the course
Cons:
A bit too much information to absorb within 4 weeks. Personally, would have liked another week at least.
Overall, a great course. I would highly recommend it to someone who wants to transition into UX or UI. -
Ana
Great experience!
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I joined foundations to be better prepared to take the UXA bootcamp.
PROS: The program is great! material is easy to follow and self-paced which was what I was looking for. Designlab's customer service is amazing! very friendly and very responsive. Having a mentor guide you is very helpful in the career developing process and decision-making.
CONS: most of the learning materials they offer are articles and readings. Not much of videos or interaction learning. Depending on your mentor, sessions can go very well if you have the right questions.
The overall program is great covering all the basics of design. -
Florence Liu
Cohesive Overall Introduction to UX Design
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In this 8 week course through Designlab, I was able to receive a firm foundation in the principles of UX and UI design. Each week we covered specific topics that ranged from visual design, usability principles, Gestalt principles, color, typography, etc. Between lessons we would also have specific mini projects of design briefs to practice the principles we had learned. We had the opportunity to design for mobile, web, and even responsive web design. My favorite part of the course was the immediate sense of community we received through the Designlab slack channel where fellow students could support each other, share resources, and connect and network. There was also thoughtful and supportive 1-1 mentoring provided for each student, and my mentor was always very detail-oriented in his feedback and really challenged me to broaden my perspectives of what good user-centered design choices looked like. He was always encouraging and supportive of the work I was doing, yet never shied away from giving constructive criticism and great, responsive feedback when needed. Overall I enjoyed the course as it provided me a great fundamental understanding of UX Design that propelled my interest into continuing to learn about the field and give me the formal education I had always wanted as I transitioned from my background of self-taught graphic and visual design. -
Srujana Puttreddy
Well rounded UX/UI Course that helps you gain the skills you need to transition to a full time role in the industry
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UX Academy is a very well structured course that helps you gain the foundational skills you need to work in the UX/UI field.
I learned not only design skills, but also how to conduct research, and how to give and receive feedback ( which is critical to working on a design team). In addition, I learned how to iterate quickly, and learned how to justify my decision decisions ( important when collaborating with and managing stakeholders) and how to present my design process.
Having a dedicated mentor guiding you is one of the best parts of this course. I learned so much from my mentor and am very glad that he challenged me and made me a better designer.
In addition to this, they also have a very supportive community of students, former students, teachers, and mentors who you can reach out to for help. The community discussions and feedback keep you motivated and are excellent for networking. So by the time you graduate from the course, you already have your own network of people to help you find a design job. -
Joanna
UX Designer
I really enjoyed the UX Academy. I have learned a lot in a very practical way. I like the studying system that allowed me quickly to practise my learnings. A great help and support were also mentoring sessions and group crits. It gave me a chance to work and create with wonderful people from all around the world. -
Pablo Aymar
UX Foundations
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There are many pros to this course, one of which is the mentorship along the way. Having someone in the field to speak to weekly helped me understand what I was getting myself into. The curriculum gets harder as you go, which is excellent. I think the only personal con was not hearing about the course earlier. I was always skeptical about these online courses, but after seeing first hand how much it benefited a friend, I had to try it. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in UX/UI design. -
Kevin Chang
Great starting point
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I was contemplating making a career switch for a long time and Designlab's UX Academy Foundations was the perfect way to get my feet wet at a very affordable price. There are so many bootcamps out there today but a lot of them don't offer any intro course before the full thing.
I have no design background so it was really nice to have a structured curriculum that I could work on at my own pace while maintaining a job. Although a lot of the information could be found for free if you searched online, but it was nice to have guidance on what was important to learn. I thought some of the assignments were a little too repetitive or more tedious than constructive but overall I was able to complete a 10 hour design challenge by the end of the course.
My mentor was very accommodating and helpful in answering questions that I had. It was nice having someone I could rely.
This is a great course for someone who wants to see if a career in UX Design is for them. Obviously, this course alone will not be enough to make a career change but it's a great way to get started.
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Anton Lebedev
From absolute zero to a strong foundation
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It was a fantastic journey! I always inclined towards creativity my whole life but somehow I wasn't sure that I am actually capable of working with design elements. Thanks to the Designlab program, during a couple of months with weekly 1 on 1 sessions with my incredible mentor I've received a strong basic skills to continue in the UX Designlab Academy as a full time student. I continue to learn the subject and feel that my skills are growing every day. The Designlab is not only about hard skills, it's where you develop emotional intelligence along with the UX Design. Strongly recommend this course to anyone who's willing to give it a try but somehow isn't sure, just like I was at the beginning. -
Amy
Take this course!
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I graduated Foundations a few months ago, and it becomes more and more clear over time just how valuable the course was for me. It's meant to be a prerequisite for Designlab's full UX Bootcamp (UX Academy, which I enrolled in immediately after completing Foundations), but I also think it's a great stand alone course for anyone looking to develop or level up their visual design skills. I think the most valuable part of Designlab's courses is their mentor support - every week you have an hour long call with a highly experienced designer who reviews your work for feedback, gives you advice, and answers any questions you have from the coursework to the industry in general, which I found invaluable. I also think Foundations definitely dives deeper into UI than a lot of other courses out there - I've been told many times since completing the course that my designs are impressive for my level of experience (which, before Foundations, was zero), and I definitely credit that to this course. If you're on the fence about this course or DL's UX Bootcamp, don't hesitate and go on and register - you won't regret it. -
Gabriel D.
UX Academy Foundations
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This course prepped me tremendously for my UX Academy run. I had 0 experience going into the program and quickly learned the necessary tools to jump right into the full UX Academy course. If I could change anything, it would be the recommended hours. The recommended time for part-time assumes perfection. I had to spend more time than allotted or rush through assignments to remain on task while working a full time job. -
Sendy Higuero Jimenez
UX Academy Foundations
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I took the 8-week UX Academy Foundations course at Designlab back in June of this year and I truly suggest anyone thinking of going into UX Design, who does not have any design experience, to take this course. I had no design experience and this course truly gave me the foundation and tools of all the basics that encompass User experience design. Now I am taking the UX Design Academy course at Designlab and I felt prepared to start the course due to all that I learned during the Foundations course along with my mentor, who was amazing and who taught me so much. -
Kirsten
Set Up for Success
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Really great introduction to UI. I liked how the program introduced new concepts each week, and then had us practice those concepts within projects. I'm the type to zone out a lot during readings so having to place concepts into practice really solidified my experience. I chose to use Figma through this course and can confidently say I'm a competent Figma user now. My mentor gave detailed feedback that allowed me to improve my projects. -
Helena R
UX Academy Foundations
I'm really glad I took this Foundations course with Designlab. I loved being introduced to color theory, visual hierarchy, layout and copywork in a way that was engaging and applicable. The best part was my interaction with my mentor, who kindly walked me through the process and helped answer any questions I had. -
Ruth Anne
Great course for first time designers!
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UX academy foundations has definitely sparked my design skills for UX design. I was someone who recently made a career path change and was new to the design world. However, with UXA I learned the fundamentals and was able to translate what I learned from the lessons onto projects that was assigned to us. Also, having a mentor to help guide you was definitely helpful! They give you tips for the course and beyond that. -
Sherman
Learn and grow a lot
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UXA Foundations was a very fun and creative course. I learned so much about UI that I did not know and pushed myself to create things I never thought I could. You had a mentor who was able to ask you questions and show you tips and tricks on how to create things and also just talk to about the world of UX. You have multiple versions of each project because each one builds upon improvements you can make, simulating a design process. There were times I did not think I could create something because I am not visually creative. However, you learn that a lot things in design are very basic and how it is arranged is what makes it great. I still have a lot to learn but UXA Foundations gave me the fundamentals to begin my journey in a career in UX! -
Alina Aquino
A great introduction to design, just make sure your mentor is great too
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Coming from no design background I was nervous to jump into UX Foundations straight away. However the support team was very helpful in answering all my paranoid questions before, during, and after the course. The course material was easy to digest for beginners like me and I learned the concepts quickly in each module. If I had any questions about what I read, I was able to talk to my mentor about them in our one-on-one sessions. I learn the best by doing and the projects for each unit really helped me understand the programs and methods that are necessary in creating good designs. That being said, having a more involved mentor that left more in-depth feedback on my work would have helped me grow as a designer even further. I would suggest that if you take this course, make sure your mentor has a similar teaching style to your learning style.