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Designlab

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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 pr...
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  • Steve Oliver
    Steve Oliver
    Head of Marketing • 5. UX Research & Strategy • Online
    Aug 28, 2015
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    UX Research & Strategy Course Review

     I was looking for a course that could provide some credibility of Design skills and practical tools that I could have confidence applying in the real world. I feel Designlab's course delivers on my goals. I like the fact it is aligned to and references the Standford D-school principles and practices. It is also an extremely accessible course. Having everything on-line helps tremendously, as does the layout and functionality of its site, and the punchy, to the point nature o...

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  • Anonymous
    Student • 4. Design 101 • Online
    Aug 06, 2015
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    Really great experience!

    I am looking to switch careers from technical project manager at a software company to being a web/UX designer. I had looked at doing bootcamps but didn't have the time or money for most of them. DesignLab's course was perfect. The feedback my mentor had for me was great because he's currently working in the field and he wasn't shy about always pushing me to do better. I loved the projects and all the resources provided as well!

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  • Anonymous
    Graduate • 4. Design 101 • Online
    Jul 19, 2015
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    From not knowing anything about design, to grasping the fundamentals and feeling more confident in six weeks.

    I want to be able to freelance at some point in my career and, while I know how to manage a server and develop everything through the JavaScript and HTML on the front end of the website, it is difficult to get clients when they have to come to you with a design in hand. Most of my attempts at web design in particular had gone poorly in the past, but, through the curriculum and meetings with my mentor, I feel confident that I can actually work with a client to come up with a design no...

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  • Brendon
    Brendon
    Product Designer • Graduate • 6. UX: Interaction Design • Online
    Jun 26, 2015
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    An engaging and well-paced overview of interaction design

    I was very impressed with Designlab's Interaction Design course in that in a short 4-week period, I came out of it feeling better equipped to develop a more proper process in my work prior to delivering high-fidelity mocks. The lecture material took wide-reaching topics and condensed them into easy-to-understand chunks each week. The accompanying activities for each of the course's units were engaging and relevant to the lecture material. The weekly scheduled chat sessions with my ...

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  • Juan Manuel Sotelo
    Juan Manuel Sotelo
    Graduate • 4. Design 101 • Online
    Jun 04, 2015
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    If you are looking for a course to help you develop your visual design skills, this is the right one.

    I think the mix of the mentoring sessions and the projects within the program makes this course a great deal.

    I took this course to learn visual design principles like typography, color theory, alignment and spacing, etc. and I'm pleased with the end results. The mentorship helped me a lot to expand my understanding of all the topics in the course.

    I had a great time doing the projects as it help me to generate confidence on my visual design skills.

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  • Dalton
    Dalton
    Graduate • Branding & Identity Design • Online
    Jun 04, 2015
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    Learn design by designing!

    I had a great experience with Designlab and have taken 2 courses so far, Design 101 and Branding & Identity Design. Their programs work great for me because the price is very affordable and the courses are flexible enough that they can easily fit into a fulltime work schedule.

    Design 101 

    I took Design 101 last year after working in web design since 2002. I felt like I had web development down well but when it came to the visual side of the web...

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  • Anonymous
    4. Design 101 • Online
    May 05, 2015
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    Great practical course that teaches you a ton of theory, too

    I loved this course and will definitely check out other courses by DesignLab! The materials were amazing (I seriously have dozens of links on my bookmarks now under headings, such as typography, great design examples, colors, wireframing etc.) and I can't wait to start using them when doing my next design project. The mentor sessions were super helpful - he gave me constructive feedback on my designs and oftentimes he gave me excellent ideas that helped me improve my design SO much. Th...

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  • Mikael
    Mikael
    Developer • 4. Design 101 • Online
    May 04, 2015
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    I loved DesignLab's Design 101 course.

    My mentor was super helpful, and happy to help me with the particular project I picked.

    The content of the course was great, and I now feel a lot better tackling on design projects, even though I obviously will need to keep practicing.

    I highly recommend it.

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  • Courtney L.
    Courtney L.
    Web Designer/ Developer • 4. Design 101 • Online
    May 01, 2015
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    Design 101: Great dive into the basics of Design for Web/ Print/ Graphic

    The best part of this course, and Designlab's programs, is the feedback and meetings you have with your Mentor. This was was so beneficial to me because I was going through a career change and really wanted to break into the Design/ Tech field. At the end of the course, I felt like I had a really great grasp on terminology used by professionals in the field and how to explain the "whys" behind my design work. My mentor also provided invaluable advice about getting into the fi...

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  • Alexa Denner
    Alexa Denner
    CX • Graduate • 4. Design 101 • Online
    Apr 30, 2015
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    Truly Amazing Design Course!

    I just finished taking a DesignLab course on the basics of Design and I thoroughly enjoyed the high-quality feedback I received on all my project submissions. I appreciated being able to choose which program I wanted to learn in (I used Sketch). My mentor was amazing and taught me so much about how to make good design decisions and how to keep everything forward thinking and relevant. My confidence rose quickly and my design work became actually marketable. I am so happy I took this course...

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  • Anonymous
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    Apr 27, 2015
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    DesignLab: Design 101

    I don't think there are many if any companies out there doing what DesignLab are doing. It's very inexpensive for you what you get, interactive and also really fun. I learnt a lot and will be doing more courses with them!

    I think it's great for anyone looking to learn about design from any background. The mentor guidance is very helpful and the readings and exercies are interesting!

     

     

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  • Anonymous
    Student • 6. UX: Interaction Design • Online
    Apr 24, 2015
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    Great Experience

    Learned a lot and got a great introduction to the subject. My mentor was awesome and very knoqledgable. Hoping to take another course when I have the time! 

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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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FAQs

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), Advanced Figma and 1 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. 735 Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Designlab legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 735 Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab and rate their overall experience a 4.77 out of 5.

Does Designlab offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

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You can read 735 reviews of Designlab on Course Report! Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab and rate their overall experience a 4.77 out of 5.

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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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