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.
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 ...
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 mentor proved to be very beneficial to get professional feedback on my course work. He was very patient and happy to provide help when needed. He always helped me to see my project from a different perspective and challenged me to think about problems that I would overlook.
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.
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...
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 I was doing a lot of things wrong and wasn't sure how to fix it. Designlab taught me the foundations of design, the right way, and in a tool agnostic format. This was great because I already new how to use tools like Photoshop and Illustrator but had never learned basic things like visual heirachy, basic typography and color theory. Instead of teaching Photoshop tips and tricks it taught me to pay attention to all the little details that make up a great design.
Branding
I'm just finishing this course and it's been great as well. There's so much more to a "brand" than just a logo and from the very beginning this course helps you think about and identify business goals, who the brand is targeting and what value it provides to consumers. It's amazing how much easier the rest of the project becomes when you take the time to identify core objectives of the brand in the beginning and let those guide the rest of the design process. Once again, I love that Designlab's curriculum focuses on the process because once you learn the right process it's so much easier to use whatever tools you choose.
Mentors
Working with the mentors in each course has been great because they can provide insights to guide you when you're stuck and challenge you to do your best work. Their also great resource to answer questions about working as a designer, especially if you don't live in an area surrounding by lots of designers you could reach out to at meetups and events.
Overall I had a great experience and would definitely recommend Designlab to working professionals looking for a career change or anyone looking to supplement their skills with some specialized knowledge in UX, Branding or Typography.
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...
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. Thanks, DesignLab!
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.
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...
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 field professionally. Designlab does a great job of pairing you with someone you can benefit from based on your background/ location/ goals for the course.
I am a self-taught Web Designer/ Developer. Going into the course, I felt that I had a pretty good grasp on the basics of design for web/ graphic/ print, but this course definitely offered great resources that I hadn't found on my own before. It dives deeper into design basics, typography, color theory, ways to prepare yourself for a project, layouts, etc.
It really was a great experience and am definitely considering taking another course through Designlab! If you have a full-time job, you will have time to dedicate to the course. It requires about 6 hours of work per week, but you can easily spend more time playing, learning, and exploring the units!
The only con that I can think of, is that sometimes the readings/ activities seemed out-of-order, that maybe I would have benefited from unit 5 or 6 a bit earlier, but that may have just been because I felt comfortable/ knowledgeable about the basics that were discussed in earlier units.
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...
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!
Although this was only my first online design courses, it will certainly not be my last. I very much enjoyed the platform DesignLab offers and how it provided me with top notch resources and high-quality feedback. It was worth every penny (if not more)! I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to be a proficient designer.
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!
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!
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!
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.<...
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.
Curriculum was thorough but readable. Lots of visual examples.
Overall, it had me do a lot of designing and it gave me a lot of 1-on-1 attention on my work.
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 5 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. 765 Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Designlab legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 765 Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab and rate their overall experience a 4.78 out of 5.
Does Designlab offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like Designlab offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.
Can I read Designlab reviews?
You can read 765 reviews of Designlab on Course Report! Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab and rate their overall experience a 4.78 out of 5.
Is Designlab accredited?
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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