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.
Reviews
849 reviews of Designlab
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Marshall ThompsonGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2021
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 resourcesOverall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
Jelena GGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2021
Great course for non-designers looking for career change
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.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Casondra LFreelance Artist · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduation year 2021
Worth it
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.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Laura FellerGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2021
Best experience!
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.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Elizabeth NavaltaOperations Associate · 4. Design 101 · Graduation year 2021
Design 101
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.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Anastasia TchkaduaWeb Project Manager · 5. UX Research & Strategy · Graduated 2021
Funny, interesting, and amazing
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.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
PaulaGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2021
Student
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.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnastasiaGraphic Designer · 5. UX Research & Strategy · Graduated 2021
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 resultsOverall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
KateStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduation year 2021
UX Foundations
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.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Wynter1. UX Academy Foundations
A solid course for those starting their journey in UX.
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.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Muhammad MGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2021
Zero to Hero
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.
Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
RachelUI Designer · 3. UX Academy (Full-time) · Graduated 2020
Great bootcamp that delivers on its promise!
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.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
TrucStudent · 2. UX Academy (Part-time) · Graduation year 2021
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.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
JocelynGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2020
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 :)Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
Michael LupiaUX Design Student · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2020
Fantastic Jump Start!
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!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
JessieTechnical Writer · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2020
It's a great course
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.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support5.0Instructors4.0 -
Lauren PontzerGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2020
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!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Hannah GroudasGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2020
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.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
Ren BlakelyGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2020
Designlab's UX Academy Foundations
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.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
Gen AriellaStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduation year 2020
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.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0
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11 Designlab Courses
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Updated November 27, 2024
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Updated December 30, 2016
It’s that time again! A time to reflect on the year that is coming to an end, and a time to plan for what the New Year has in store. While it may be easy to beat yourself up about certain unmet goals, one thing is for sure: you made it through another year! And we bet you accomplished more than you think. Maybe you finished your first Codecademy class, made a 30-day Github commit streak, or may...
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Updated April 30, 2015
Dalton Mitchell works as an IT Manager, but struggled with the more aesthetic side of design. Without quitting his job or taking on the financial burden of full-time bootcamps, Dalton decided to join Designlab, a part-time, mentor-driven, online learning platform. Having completed the Design 101 course, Dalton tells us about finding a career path that he loves and how Designlab helped him devel...
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Designlab courses range from $799 for AI for UX Design to $1,999 for Advanced Design Craft.
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