Designlab
Designlab teaches in-demand UX/UI design skills online through 4-week short courses and a 15 to 28-week UX Academy. Designlab courses consist primarily of hands-on projects and 1-on-1 mentorship from expert designers so that students can master the techniques needed to design stunning web and mobile products. The Designlab community of mentors gives students timely feedback on work and Skype with students regularly to help them improve. Mentors include top industry professionals from companies like Twitter, Airbnb, Dropbox, and more. Courses are self-paced, which means students can complete the readings/projects whenever their schedules permit. Designlab is ideal for a developer, product manager, entrepreneur, marketer, aspiring designer, or anyone working on web/mobile products.
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.
Graduates of the UX Academy work with a career coach to get help with their portfolios, job applications, and interview technique. Designlab offers a 6-month tuition-reimbursement guarantee for graduates of the UX Academy who are job hunting.
742 Designlab Reviews
- TylerUX / UI Designer • 5. UX Research & Strategy • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 04, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Best money I sent for a course
I learned more in this class than I did in a 16 week boot camp. It also cost a lot less. Jeff was my mentor and helped me understand things I was confused about and also helped me to reach my Goals for the class
- CandiFront End Developer • Student • 5. UX Research & Strategy • OnlineVerified by LinkedInOct 10, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Mentorship + Projects
I took the UX Research & Strategy course through Designlab. Being in Front End Development, I'm exposed to a lot of UX talk but not quite the formal experience. I researched through various bootcamps out there. Some were just too expensive and time consuming for my budget. Some courses went over topics I already knew from work experience such as responsive design. The things I enjoy the most about DL are the mentorship and the projects. I'm currently enrolled in another program that's ...
I took the UX Research & Strategy course through Designlab. Being in Front End Development, I'm exposed to a lot of UX talk but not quite the formal experience. I researched through various bootcamps out there. Some were just too expensive and time consuming for my budget. Some courses went over topics I already knew from work experience such as responsive design. The things I enjoy the most about DL are the mentorship and the projects. I'm currently enrolled in another program that's only reading, watching videos, and participating discussion forms. I feel like I don't quite get the feedback I'm expecting from doing that course work. With DL, I feel like it's more hands-on projects with a lot of great feedback from my mentor. My mentor was a perfect match for me with her energy and the experience she can provide to me. She not only gave me advice on how to approach the course but how I can approach the same situation in real life. I had such a great experience with her that I would definitely continue to keep in touch with her even after the course ends. I originally was debating about taking UX Academy but I think with my current work experience, taking Interaction Design would suffice in my UX training.
It is a bit tough to complete the course in 4 weeks when life happens (hurricanes, family illnesses, etc.) but the course still allows you to finish even after the course ends. If you're looking for something super in-depth with some intense reading, this isn't the course for you. If you're doing the short courses, you can marry this with other reading intensive courses from other places, UX reading material from publishers like Rosenfeld Media, or other free online resources. To me, the value is from your interaction with the mentor as well as feedback from your peers on project work.
I've already recommended DL to quite a few colleagues and friends.
- Rebecca BarorStudent • Student • 4. Design 101 • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJul 03, 2018Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Design 101
I had a great run with this prerequisite course. I had no previous experience, and after only a month I already feel confident enough to create logos and a simple website design. I learned both important design history and skills in this course, as well as lots of practice and encouragement. I'd definitely recommend this course, and am looking to taking another DesignLab bootcamp!
- VictoriaUI/UX Designer • Graduate • 3. UX Academy (Full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInOct 25, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Academy: A Career Changer
UX Academy was a wonderful decision and I am so happy that I decided to take the leap. During my time at UXA, I was a student and became a student advocate to help guide and support new students. While a student and a student advocate, I worked with people from all different backgrounds and since finishing the program, we have all entered the UX design field. It does not matter what your experience is before UXA, if you follow the curriculum and give it your all, you will come out of the c...
UX Academy was a wonderful decision and I am so happy that I decided to take the leap. During my time at UXA, I was a student and became a student advocate to help guide and support new students. While a student and a student advocate, I worked with people from all different backgrounds and since finishing the program, we have all entered the UX design field. It does not matter what your experience is before UXA, if you follow the curriculum and give it your all, you will come out of the course as a UX Designer. I went into the program wanting to learning UX Design and now I am a UX Designer.
I would absolutely recommend UX Academy. In addition to the thorough coursework, the UX Academy has incredibly talented, supportive, and knowledgable mentors that guide students through learning UX principles. At the UX Academy, you will learn to be a UX Designer and will learn so many additional skills that will apply to your future careers.
- GretchenUX designer • Graduate • 3. UX Academy (Full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInOct 16, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Now a full time UX designer thanks to UX Academy!
Before UX Academy, I was a freelance graphic designer/stay at home mom. I wanted to rejoin the workforce full time and pursue a career in UX design. I liked Designlab's UX academy because they had a full curriculum laid out for me, a mentor, and I would graduate with a professional-level portfolio. The experience was very positive and I had a great outcome. The coursework was engaging and my mentor was always helpful in his feedback. The career mentor encouraged me in my job search after g...
Before UX Academy, I was a freelance graphic designer/stay at home mom. I wanted to rejoin the workforce full time and pursue a career in UX design. I liked Designlab's UX academy because they had a full curriculum laid out for me, a mentor, and I would graduate with a professional-level portfolio. The experience was very positive and I had a great outcome. The coursework was engaging and my mentor was always helpful in his feedback. The career mentor encouraged me in my job search after graduation, which definitely helped me from getting "job search burnout." About three months after graduating from UX Academy, I landed a full time job as a UX designer at a great company. My transition into my new career would not have been as smooth without Designlab.
- StanfordProduct Designer @Instructure • Graduate • 3. UX Academy (Full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInOct 15, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Academy - Worth Every Penny!
My decision to pursue a career change with the help of DesignLab's UX academy was one of the best decision I have made in my life!
I felt that the course properly prepared me to take on an entry-level position in UX. The project-based coursework is solid, the readings insightful, and the mentors are world-class designers who are deeply interested in your growth as a UX designer.
I would not be where I am today if not for the UX Academy!
To be honest, the entry...
My decision to pursue a career change with the help of DesignLab's UX academy was one of the best decision I have made in my life!
I felt that the course properly prepared me to take on an entry-level position in UX. The project-based coursework is solid, the readings insightful, and the mentors are world-class designers who are deeply interested in your growth as a UX designer.
I would not be where I am today if not for the UX Academy!
To be honest, the entry-level UX market is saturated, but if you work hard and take time to understand the fundamentals and can clearly explain the why behind your designs, you will be in a very good spot!
My advice to prospective students who are evaluating UX bootcamps, , write down a list of things you expect to get from the course and hunt down alumni on LinkedIn and ask them about their experience in relation to the things you are hoping to get from your education.
- CelesteUX/UI Designer • Graduate • 3. UX Academy (Full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMar 07, 2017Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Best investment in my carreer
I joined UX Academy full time after years working around building digital products but with no formal experience in design. After three months I was able to create a portfolio, develop my own apps and now I have a job as a UX/UI Designer in a big company in The Netherlands where I now live (I'm from Mexico).
I'd recommend this program to anybody looking to make a carreer change or become a UX Designer, you'll learn all the basics to research, wireframe, prototype and test a digit...
I joined UX Academy full time after years working around building digital products but with no formal experience in design. After three months I was able to create a portfolio, develop my own apps and now I have a job as a UX/UI Designer in a big company in The Netherlands where I now live (I'm from Mexico).
I'd recommend this program to anybody looking to make a carreer change or become a UX Designer, you'll learn all the basics to research, wireframe, prototype and test a digital product, even the worflow itself!
As a tip, choose the time format you are able to comit to, since the program can be very demanding and in order to get the best out of it, you need to spend time actually working on your designs and sharing feedback with your fellow students.
Kay JiangGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineApr 16, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AFun and Fulfilling!
It laid a good foundation for future UX Academy, not only taught me how to use Figma but also familiarized me with the class structure full of learning materials and project deadlines. Really good 1-1 mentor sessions too! A valuable chance to get feedback, industry viewpoints, etc.- Ryan WiggersGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineApr 14, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
High Qualtiy Start to UI/UX
UX Academy Foundations is an amazing start to working with UI. The work was super well structured and the approximate times that were listed with the lessons were pretty accurate. I did think I finished some of the lessons/projects a little quicker though but I have experience with other design programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. It was a good mix of reading and then practicing the content. The lessons were also up to date with AI and how you could use AI to help you in your design....UX Academy Foundations is an amazing start to working with UI. The work was super well structured and the approximate times that were listed with the lessons were pretty accurate. I did think I finished some of the lessons/projects a little quicker though but I have experience with other design programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. It was a good mix of reading and then practicing the content. The lessons were also up to date with AI and how you could use AI to help you in your design. For me, I would use chatgpt to help with figuring out my fonts and also coming up with text for the project. The mentor sessions were super good and I learned a ton from them. The course was also really flexible because I was doing it as a senior in high school. I do only have 3 classes though which helped a lot. The were only a few little things that were inconvenient. There would be occasional typos in the lessons. Not a ton but they were a common thing through out the course. Also I'm on a Macbook running chrome and every time I would click on a lesson it would load the screen blue. I had to refresh the browser and that fixed it but I that happened on every lesson. Also, be mindful that you will want to have time to practice what you are learning outside of the Foundations course, so plan extra time specifically for that. - Natasha RamayGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineMar 28, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Excellent experience
Excellent experience. Would highly recommend. The mentor went above and beyond to guide me . The course was thorough and well established . I have taken other courses from different platforms and found them boring . The foundations course at Design lab kept me captivated and I kept coming back to learn more . - Bao Khanh MaiStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineMar 06, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Review the course
This was a useful and thorough course. The mentor spent a lot of time answering my questions and giving me guidance. The documents and materials are very thoughtful and meticulous, giving very detailed instructions on what to do in the course - Chelsea TaylorStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineFeb 08, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
flexible and learned so much
Overall, I've learned so much in a short amount of time. And I actually learned the material. It's hands on, so it sticks and you feel so confident in what you know. 10 units in and I can already look back at my first few projects and see such a huge difference. My first mentor wasn't a good fit for me, but the staff was very understanding and made it so easy to assign me to someone else. My second mentor has been amazing. He's very flexible with my schedule and he shares so much knowled...Overall, I've learned so much in a short amount of time. And I actually learned the material. It's hands on, so it sticks and you feel so confident in what you know. 10 units in and I can already look back at my first few projects and see such a huge difference. My first mentor wasn't a good fit for me, but the staff was very understanding and made it so easy to assign me to someone else. My second mentor has been amazing. He's very flexible with my schedule and he shares so much knowledge and tips to make each unit easier and quicker.
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How much does Designlab cost?
Designlab costs around $7,749. 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 3 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. 742 Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Designlab legit?
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Does Designlab offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
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Is Designlab accredited?
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