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...
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.
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- NirMarkting manneger • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 14, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Awesome course in Designlab
I signed up for the course after conducting a market survey and not finding something that seemed professional enough in my country.
The course presents a comprehensive and interesting curriculum. The exercises they have built are very professional and help to understand the material in a clear way.
In addition, the most significant part of the course is the conversations with the mentor. My mentor was excellent and gave tips that were worth it all - Vanessa NgGraduate • 7. UI Design • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJan 11, 2021Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
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Designlab is an absolutely wonderful site to learn UI/UX. Not only is the site very user-friendly but you can learn a lot through the short courses. I never felt overwhelmed as the short courses are broken down into two units a week. Each one is filled with multiple lessons to make sure you understand the material. I also loved the mentor sessions as well. I felt that my mentor truly supported me and dedicated his time into helping me focus on critical design thinking and human-centered ...Designlab is an absolutely wonderful site to learn UI/UX. Not only is the site very user-friendly but you can learn a lot through the short courses. I never felt overwhelmed as the short courses are broken down into two units a week. Each one is filled with multiple lessons to make sure you understand the material. I also loved the mentor sessions as well. I felt that my mentor truly supported me and dedicated his time into helping me focus on critical design thinking and human-centered design. Without his help, I wouldn't have created such a beautiful project to add to my portfolio. Overall, a really lovely experience. Thank you for creating such an amazing community! - Kevin TalleyGraduate • 4. Design 101 • OnlineVerified by LinkedInDec 07, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Design 101
If you are coming into Design 101 blind to UX Design, you're in luck. They provide a quick tutorial for the software of your choosing prior to the course starting. I chose Figma which has proven to be useful in finishing my projects on time. Each project submission is carefully reviewed by an assigned mentor who is experienced in UX/UI Design. They provide feedback on every feature of your project's deliverables in a timely manner. - JenSenior Designer • Student • 2. UX Academy (Part-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 20, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Academy
I am taking the UX Academy part time program, and feel this is giving me a good start on how UX process works and a step towards the field. - Melanie BerezoskiGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 18, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
UX Academy Foundations
Before UX, I had a background in graphic design, though that was learned on-the-job and on my own. I wanted to expand my horizons but I was intimidated. Many bootcamps I researched expected you to have a certain amount of knowledge or experience going into it. They focused on ramping up already existing knowledge to take you to the next level in your career. I needed to focus on the basics. I wanted to feel confident that I'd have the understanding necessary to interact effectively with...Before UX, I had a background in graphic design, though that was learned on-the-job and on my own. I wanted to expand my horizons but I was intimidated. Many bootcamps I researched expected you to have a certain amount of knowledge or experience going into it. They focused on ramping up already existing knowledge to take you to the next level in your career. I needed to focus on the basics. I wanted to feel confident that I'd have the understanding necessary to interact effectively with others in the industry, and of course, eventually land a job in UX! I wanted to walk the walk AND talk the talk. When I got the opportunity to participate in the UX Academy Foundations course I was through the moon. I eventually wanted to apply for the UX Academy so this seemed like the way to go. I quickly became immersed in the world of UX. I found that my design skills helped in some areas, and I learned a lot about whole new areas, like focus on the user, and making their experience number one, rather than just making it look good. I love that you're paired with a mentor right away and they give you insider knowledge and feedback. After the Foundations course, I did go ahead and apply for the UX Academy, and I got in! Now I can continue my learning in an area that excites me and teaches me something new every day! As the name implies, UX Academy Foundations gave me a great foundation for this journey. - Bash. LGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 18, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
A Great Place to Start If You Are Unsure Of A Career Change
When I was doing research for UI/UX, I stumbled upon Designlab's UX Site. After reviewing their courses I felt over whelmed due to my lack of knowledge in design. I have background in sales and was ill prepared if I went straight in to the UX Academy course. I applied for the Design 101 course and then was offered a chance to try the Beta UX Academy Foundations. After going back and forth with a representative i decided to go forward with the beta due to the fact it was designed to bette...When I was doing research for UI/UX, I stumbled upon Designlab's UX Site. After reviewing their courses I felt over whelmed due to my lack of knowledge in design. I have background in sales and was ill prepared if I went straight in to the UX Academy course. I applied for the Design 101 course and then was offered a chance to try the Beta UX Academy Foundations. After going back and forth with a representative i decided to go forward with the beta due to the fact it was designed to better prepare you for the UX Academy Course. I had an amazing mentor who was extremely helpful and guided me to not only finishing my assignments but comprehending it's importance. After I was done for the course i applied to the Academy and as some one who is almost finish the course I am glad I took Foundations. I never felt behind with my assignments and it gave me more time to exam how i can be better. I definitely recommend UX Academy Foundations If you want to try out UI/UX and if you know absolutely nothing about design. - Camila VillonGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 18, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Foundations
This course is great, I believe is even better from Design 101. My mentor was very detailed, I learned a ton and a lot of the work I finished I ended up adding it to my graphic design portfolio. Also, I decided to stick with Design lab and do their UX Academy bootcamp. - Jimmy ShanUX Academy Foundations. • Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 18, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
UX Academy Foundations
UX Academy Foundations was an amazing experience. Headed into the bootcamp, I did not know what I wanted to do in the future. I am currently a student at UCLA trying to figure my career out, and UX Academy Foundations provided me the tools, skills, and mentorship necessary to jump-start my career. Especially for an industry like UX Design, I think it's super necessary to have a framework to approach design problems. UX Academy Foundations provides this framework. - SaraStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 17, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Rigorous and educational
I am currently doing the UX Academy course and have previously taken the UX Foundations course (beta).
Overall, I think it is a good learning experience for the amount invested. There were readings, assignments, and weekly mentor meetings. I felt that as a newcomer going into UX design with no design experience it was an adequate challenge -- not too easy or difficult and that I was well-supported throughout the course. I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't have a hard-time st...I am currently doing the UX Academy course and have previously taken the UX Foundations course (beta).
Overall, I think it is a good learning experience for the amount invested. There were readings, assignments, and weekly mentor meetings. I felt that as a newcomer going into UX design with no design experience it was an adequate challenge -- not too easy or difficult and that I was well-supported throughout the course. I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't have a hard-time staying on track (although, this has been harder for me in UX Academy). I very much enjoyed the process of learning and applying what I learned right away to an actual assignment/project. Seeing my progress overtime was very rewarding as well. - Andy H.1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 17, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Getting Up to Speed for UXA
Jumping into foundations I was able to learn Figma really quickly while also getting a great foundational knowledge of the design process. In Foundations, the emphasis is on learning the tools. This helps you learn how to iterate very quickly with Figma or Sketch. All the lessons have both tools in mind throughout the course.
If you're preparing to do UX Academy through DesignLAB, Foundations is a great starting point if you have no experience with common design...Jumping into foundations I was able to learn Figma really quickly while also getting a great foundational knowledge of the design process. In Foundations, the emphasis is on learning the tools. This helps you learn how to iterate very quickly with Figma or Sketch. All the lessons have both tools in mind throughout the course.
If you're preparing to do UX Academy through DesignLAB, Foundations is a great starting point if you have no experience with common design tools in the field. It gets you up to speed so when you get into Academy you're full speed into the program. - Jack BeilGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 17, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Foundational Course
I took the Designlab UX Foundations course as a primer to taking the UX Academy in which I am currently enrolled. Through the Foundations course, I was given a refresher on design fundamentals and also taught contemporary UI techniques. The course is structured in such a way that you make weekly progress and have weekly video calls with a mentor. I never needed the support team but I was given the impression that they are friendly, helpful, and readily available. Everyone I have dealt wi...I took the Designlab UX Foundations course as a primer to taking the UX Academy in which I am currently enrolled. Through the Foundations course, I was given a refresher on design fundamentals and also taught contemporary UI techniques. The course is structured in such a way that you make weekly progress and have weekly video calls with a mentor. I never needed the support team but I was given the impression that they are friendly, helpful, and readily available. Everyone I have dealt with there has been great. The course set me up for success to continue on and progress into the UX Academy. A great course to refresh a design background or transition completely into a new field. I would highly recommend Designlab in any capacity! - Hannah SStudent • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 17, 2020Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Intro to the field
There are so many bootcamp options out there, and it's such a huge financial commitment to jump into something you're not certain of. I really enjoyed the UXA Foundations course because it let me dip my toes into what UI work could look like. This course definitely leaned heavy on UI rather than UX, but having never taken any formal training in design it was really helpful to see all those principles laid out. Another really great feature is that you have meetings with a mentor where you...There are so many bootcamp options out there, and it's such a huge financial commitment to jump into something you're not certain of. I really enjoyed the UXA Foundations course because it let me dip my toes into what UI work could look like. This course definitely leaned heavy on UI rather than UX, but having never taken any formal training in design it was really helpful to see all those principles laid out. Another really great feature is that you have meetings with a mentor where you can talk about your work but also career-type questions. If you're interested in the industry and aren't ready to commit a ton of cash and time, this is a great place to start.
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How much does Designlab cost?
Designlab costs around $7,749. On the lower end, some Designlab courses like 5. UX Research & Strategy cost $399.
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Designlab offers courses like 1. UX Academy Foundations, 2. UX Academy (Part-time), 3. UX Academy (Full-time), 4. Design 101 and 3 more.
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Designlab teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
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