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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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  • Corey
    Corey
    4. Design 101 • Online
    Mar 30, 2015
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    A must for anyone getting into web design.

    You will get an overview of web design. From Landing pages, to layouts, to typography, and colors. I would recommend this to anyone. I'm surprised I signed up for this. It was well worth the money and the mentor I have for this was extremely knowledgeable about design. An overall great memorable experience for sure!

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  • Victor
    Victor
    4. Design 101 • Online
    Feb 28, 2015
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    Fundamentals & more!

    I just finished up my first course (Design 101) on DesignLab and I loved it! I learned so much and have been able to apply those skills to my current work.    The experience from taking a course from DesignLab was extremely beneficial. The one-on-one mentor experience and course materials are current with modern trends and effective in the way things are taught.    If you are just...
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  • Jonathan
    Jonathan
    Graduate • 4. Design 101 • Online
    Jan 25, 2015
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    lots of feedback

    I was really happy with my overall experience. The best part was how many projects there were and how much feedback I got. Most of my time each week was spent actually designing for an assignment, and after each submission I got written feedback from my mentor within a day or two, and Skype sessions every other week to discuss my work in depth. My mentor was thorough and specific with her feedback, but approachable and encouraging, and good at structuring our sessions.<...

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  • Bogdan Iordache
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    Graduate • Online
    Mar 20, 2024
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    Mediocre programme

    I did the UI Design programme with them and it was a complete failure. The mentor was a human version of Chat GPT, there to answer questions but never to propose any topic or anything that he thinks I need to improve.
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    Rudi of Designlab

    Admissions Lead

    Mar 20, 2024

    Hi there, thanks for taking the time to share this feedback. We're sorry to hear you didn't have a great experience with mentorship in your UI Design course and we'd like to make things right. Please reach out to us at admissions@designlab.com so we can facilitate a refund.

    We also wanted to let you know that we have sunset the UI Design short course for the time being, and we're committed to providing the highest-quality learning experience in our active courses.
  • Reva Kesselman
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jan 29, 2024
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    Exactly what I was looking for

    I was very happy with my experience at Designlab. The foundation course gave me the opportunity to learn more about UX design with only having to commit to a 4-8 week long course. I gained an understanding of all the different aspects of UX while also putting what I learned to the test with the help and guidance from my mentor. Over all it was a great experience
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  • Gustavo Maia Batista
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jan 16, 2024
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    Is an introduction to UI

    You have access to a lot of theory divided into units. At the end of each unit, you have to submit a project. Throughout the course, you have online meetings with your mentor, providing an opportunity to ask anything related to the field. Overall, I find it to be a positive experience, but if you already have experience with projects, I don't think it is a good investment.
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  • Kenny Etienne
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jan 14, 2024
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    A good introduction to UX Design

    I started this course as an introduction to design and UX, and I'd say this did a good job at that. I learned about Figma, design concepts, and UX principles. I feel this prepared me  to learn about UX and was worth it overall.
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  • Lauren Chapman
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jan 11, 2024
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    Highly valuable and went beyond my expectations

    DesignLab Foundations was an introduction to something that I had zero familiarity with, so I was nervous to start the course. The information was a lot to take in at first but when the courses started, everything was streamlined and organized. The mentor sessions were the best part -- I still can't believe I was able to get such credible feedback from a professional at the price I had paid just to learn. I received excellent 1-on-1 focus and graduated with an abundance of optimism towar...
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  • Victoria Helmer
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Dec 31, 2023
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    Great introduction to the UX world

    I am writing this review about the UX Academy Foundations course. I had a wonderful experience working with my mentor, and I really feel that she put a lot of effort into her comments. I felt that my design skills definitely grew a ton in this short class. 
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  • Linda Tran
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Dec 19, 2023
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    Awesome experience for a UX / UI design newbie!

    DesignLab's UX academy foundations course was great! I learnt so much and have gained confidence in my ability to communicate my design ideas with impact using key tools like Figma. Highly recommend the course to anyone wanting to develop core UI basic skills
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  • Gina Ardery
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Dec 05, 2023
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    DesignLab Foundations was great!

    I really enjoyed the Foundations course with DesignLab. I committed myself full time and successfully completed the material in 4 weeks as I planned. The material was dense enough to learn some basics and make me feel confident on my path. I do suggest having knowledge of Figma before beginning. I was accepted into their UX Academy post completing Foundations and am very excited! Their staff is very supportive and they have a very large community which is great. They provide you with a m...
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  • Kristina Gavino
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Dec 05, 2023
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    Excellent experience!

    The structure of Designlab's UX Foundations course is excellently crafted! The lessons from reading, how to videos and hands on projects are well curated and it really made my professional designer skills to expand and emerge. I found the team at Designlab and my mentor to be encouraging, engaging and welcoming. I'm glad I chose to enroll; I've learned so much in 8 weeks that I don't think I would have learned in any other UX program. Overall a very excellent experience. 
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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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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!

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