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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AnonymousDesign Director · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduation year 2025
Great initial information, relevant project work
Great introduction into Figma. Lessons were broken up into very manageable subjects; not too light, not too overreaching. Mentor was flexible with one-on-one topics and very knowledgeable. The design information was a review for me given my background, but fell in line with design instruction which was reassuring.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2025
Great
Great experience for a a newbie learning design skills on FIGMA, good supportive mentor. Moderators from Discord community access helped timely completion of course. 2 month long course was well timed and structured to finish on time. The videos and write up lessons and quizzes were all good overall experience. I know FIGMA and design a little better than when i had started my course and laid a foundation for me main bootcamp.Overall4.0Curriculum3.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
AnonymousDigital Marketing Specialist · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2025
Succinct, rigorous intro course
I took this course as a supplement to my digital marketing job, and I learned so much in a short amount of time! The coursework was rigorous, but the layout of the course and the progression where elements built off previous units was very practical. Unlike most, I took this course without the intent of moving on to the full bootcamp, but I still got a lot out of my 1:1 mentor sessions and was pleasantly surprised at the frequent face-to-face time I was able to have with them. The lessons were interesting and easy to digest, the technical tutorials were paced well and put together thoughtfully, and I really enjoyed the practical design projects.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduation year 2025
Informative and Hands On
I'm in the process of transitioning from video production into UX design. It's a daunting process but Designlab has been great so far! I just completed UX Academy Foundations and am enrolling in the full UX Academy in a few weeks. The course work was informative and easy to digest, about 2/3 of the time is spent in the design tool Figma working on your final project which I really enjoyed. Would recommend!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2024
Great primer for UI skills
Having the option to book up to 8 1-hr mentor sessions with an experienced designer is what sets this foundational course apart. It was really valuable to get feedback from a real designer rather than peers who are also learning the material at the same time as you. My mentor was really flexible and able to book sessions around busy times like election week. You don't work on a unique brief but you gain fundamental skills in UI and learn about what hot AI tools are out there to help your processes become more efficient.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduation year 2024
Educational and informative
This course was informative and educational. I learned a lot from the content and my mentor. Since it is introductory, there is not much on career guidance other than what your mentor might tell you. I would say that all of the information provided could be acquired by thorough research, but I found this course to be very helpful in the resources it gave.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousHR Specialist · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduation year 2024
Great course for beginners
I had a really good experience with the Foundations program. Having no experience with design, this was the perfect way to get an overall basic understanding of design and continue into the more specialized UX Academy course. The content was very well planned and beginner friendly. My mentor was involved and helpful throughout the course. The additional optional resources and articles after each lesson provides an added layer of explanation for complete beginners like myself.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousProduct Designer · 3. UX Academy (Full-time) · Graduated 2024
Mentorship makes the experience
I had a great Designlab experience, and would recommend for anyone who is looking to transition into UX Design as a career, or just wanting to learn more about UX in general.
My mentors were fantastic and really shaped my experience and made me a better designer. The mentorship is my favorite part of the program by far. I love that it is self-paced, and that the information is presented in a way that makes sense and allows you to practice your skills throughout the curriculum. I came out with projects and a portfolio that helped me land my first design job. You have group critique sessions, which really help you learn how to receive design feedback. I also love that they offer scholarships (Diversify Design); without these, I could not afford the program.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2024
It was challenging
It was a challenging experience where i learn the basics about the ui/ux design.the best thing about this course is that you will have the guidelines about a mentor which will give you a feedback about your design and also come in hand with solution with the problems that may be appeas in your design but he will not give it to you diretly but he will put you in a sitution to find the solve by yourself.Also you have the feedback and from other students which you can share your the design with them in the discord platform of Design Lab.
overall i will suggest this course and to other persons that the want to get in hand the basics of the ui/ux design.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · 4. Data-Driven Design · Graduated 2024
Great introduction into data-driven design
The Data-Driven Design course is a great way to get started in getting more of a data based mindset when designing. The course introduced some great frameworks for working with data that i can definitely use at my work.
I did miss getting into some data tools to use and some deeper feedback on the course work. But overall i felt it was a great introduction to the field and i am sure it will help me having a more data focused mindset.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job support4.0Instructors4.0 -
AnonymousUx/Ui DEsigner · 4. Data-Driven Design · Graduation year 2024
Design Lab was awesome!
I knew that the course would entail a lot of math, I anticipated struggling with it since it was all new to me. However, it turned out to be less challenging than I expected.
I foremost needed a basis and a framework to work from. And this course did just that.
After completing the course, I feel more versatile as a designer. Just like I have another card up my sleeve. It was a confidence booster for sure!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2024
Great intro into Design and well organized course
I enjoyed my time in the Foundations course and felt it was a great intro into UI design. The course is well organized and I enjoyed working in the Designlab platform which allows you to easily track and organize your progress in the course. The content builds on itself nicely and I felt the progression through the units to be challenging but worthwhile.Overall4.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors3.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2024
Great intro to UI/UX
This was a great course to learn the basics of UI/UX while gaining familiarity with using Figma. Lessons were short and digestible and every unit had a project in which we applied the new skills we learned. It was very helpful to be paired with a design mentor who offered invaluable advice and feedback on my work.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
AnonymousStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations
Very complete course
The UI/UX fundamentals course is very complete, it is divided into easy topics to understand and the concepts are given in an orderly manner, it is easy to understand, it has a lot of useful additional information and the help of a mentor who provides a lot of guiding knowledge during the process and support. Meetings with the mentor are very helpful.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2023
Great Experience!!
As someone who wanted to become a UX designer, participating in a UX Academy from DesignLab was a great experience for me. DesignLab taught me UX design principles and the latest tools essential for UX design so that I could become a UX/UI designer, and I actually got hired as a UX/UI Designer this year. I recommend the UX Academy from DesignLab if someone wants to become a UX designer without a previous design background.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2024
A good quick UI program
The curriculum was really easy to follow and very flexible. A great course for learning design quickly from a web design perspective. Very little about UX, just UI - the UX part comes with the UX Academy proper.
The foundations course is set up in a way that makes it very easy to track your progress, and do little bite sizes peices. Most of the course is in text form with quick video supplements, then you have 1:1 mentor meet you over videocall, and a discord community you can reach out to.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduation year 2024
Great Assistance!
I think UX Academy Foundations is a great way to see if you're comfortable with the main UX Academy bootcamp. I learned quite a bit in the two months I was enrolled, and recieved tons of feedback and support. I'm looking forward to the main bootcamp!Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduation year 2024
Excited for what's to come
I am very satisfied with my experience with Designlab so far and feel accomplished finishing this foundation course. At the beginning of 2024 I had little to no experience with UI/UX. Now I feel comfortable using Figma and designing interfaces. At first I was a bit overwhelmed balancing full-time work and doing this course part-time. After some time I was able to organize my schedule better and finished my final design project. I’m very proud of the results and feel like my mentor had a huge role in my journey. She guided me throughout the months and I was able to modify my design and make my ideas come to life. Not only did I have a great experience with my mentor, but the Designlab team was very responsive and friendly when it came to helping some issues I came across. Overall, I would recommend this course to anyone who’s trying to get their foot into UI/UX design.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduated 2024
Amazing experience at Designlab UX Foundations
Designlab UX Academy Foundations provides an exceptional introduction to the world of user experience design. The course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers all the fundamental aspects of UI design. The online platform was intuitive and easy to navigate, curriculum was well-balanced, and my mentor was a huge help throughout the iterative design process. Great experience.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AnonymousStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · Graduation year 2024
thrilling , exciting and encouraging
couldn't have asked for a better experience. I was free to experiment with different creative ideas and learning new insights in the academy foundations. before joining I dint know whether I wanted to go for ux Ui , the academy foundations was perfect , I was supported well and had good tools and mentors who would answer any questions I had. I was free to independently make any changes and challenge existing models and ideas.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0
Courses
11 Designlab Courses
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Jess Feldman
Updated April 22, 2025
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Jennifer Inglis
Updated March 04, 2025
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Jess Feldman
Updated September 01, 2021
User experience (UX) design is an in-demand tech field offering plenty of opportunities for career-changers and upskillers. Nicole of Designlab demystifies the UX design career path from entry-level to senior-level UX design roles, diving deep into the traits of successful UX designers and the typical responsibilities and salaries at each career level. With her many years experience as a design...
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Updated September 01, 2021
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Liz Eggleston
Updated December 06, 2024
After working for a decade in aerospace engineering, Jack Henstridge wanted to tap into his creative side and shift gears into UX design. After extensive research, he decided to enroll in the UX Academy program at Designlab because of the hands-on curriculum and mentorship opportunities. Jack shares how his Designlab bootcamp experience and portfolio helped him land his first design role as an ...
Jess Feldman
Updated September 30, 2024
While some tech companies like Slack and Apple have shared that ~7-8% of their US workforces identify as LGBTQ, visibility for LGBTQ+ folks in the tech industry remains a struggle. Diversity in entrepreneurship and in the workplace is essential – it ensures different perspectives and experiences are represented within a team and encourages new ideas and better problem-solving. With 700,000 tech...
Jess Feldman
Updated December 01, 2025
Oh Summer, one of the best seasons of the year! While it’s a time to relax, bask in the sun, and plan trips with family and friends, summer is also an awesome time to learn. If you’re a current student, teacher, or professional looking to learn to code, a summer bootcamp is a great opportunity to learn to code in a short time frame. Various coding bootcamps offer summer courses to help you laun...
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Updated January 23, 2018
Did you know that by leaving a Verified review of your coding bootcamp experience on Course Report, you’re entered to win a $500 Amazon Giftcard? This time, our lucky winner was Gretchen, who graduated from online bootcamp Designlab in April 2017! We caught up with Gretchen to find out about her coding bootcamp experience and why she decided to attend Designlab. Want to be our next Reviews Swee...
Lauren Stewart
Updated November 27, 2024
Most high-salary industries need more diverse workers, and tech is no exception. The conversation about diversity in tech usually focuses on gender, diversity encompasses racial, socioeconomic, cognitive, and experiential differences. Think pieces and diversity reports show large tech companies admitting they have a problem and beginning to address the diversity in tech crisis, but can the indu...
Lauren Stewart
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...
Liz Eggleston
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.
What courses does Designlab teach?
Designlab offers courses like Data-Driven Design, AI Prototyping Camp, AI for UX Design , AI for Visual Design and 7 more.
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Designlab teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
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