Designlab
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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.
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- Tamer MetwallyStudent • 2. UX Academy (Part-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInNov 01, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Traumatic experience with mentors
I had a series of mentor problems and changes that I had NO control over or part in over the course of my enrollment at DesignLab. DesignLab let me down and I'm deeply hurt.
I was forced to change mentors 3 times! 2 of them in the middle of a capstone project.
The first one was badly affected due to the change of styles between mentors. And then I had the same problem again with the second project!
I was not happy at all with my progress or the quality of my work, un...I had a series of mentor problems and changes that I had NO control over or part in over the course of my enrollment at DesignLab. DesignLab let me down and I'm deeply hurt.
I was forced to change mentors 3 times! 2 of them in the middle of a capstone project.
The first one was badly affected due to the change of styles between mentors. And then I had the same problem again with the second project!
I was not happy at all with my progress or the quality of my work, unfortunately.
I lost a lot of sessions thinking that a 30 mins session would count as a half session plus due to my pause I really needed help to improve and move forward faster to meet my already delayed deadline to graduate which I failed to meet my deadline because I had to change jobs and countries at the same time too!
I wasn't lazy or slacking or dragging things. I was still determined to finish the program, but they canceled my program and took away my remaining mentor's sessions.
they took away my mentor's sessions, and my career service and haven't even offered to partially refund me! I'm still stuck in the last project for almost a year with no guidance and still struggling to pay off a loan I had to take to be able to join that program. - Brittany EjimoleGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInOct 07, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great learning experience
I recently completed the UX Foundations course through Designlab and I feel extremely proud of myself. It took me 8 weeks to finish the course and 4-8 is the expected timeframe. I put a lot of hours in despite the fact that the course was designed to take 10 hours a week. I came in with barely any knowledge of Figma besides making basic wireframes, but I left knowing responsive design for websites and mobile apps. I think I expected to have a teacher, and while you do get a mentor, you a...I recently completed the UX Foundations course through Designlab and I feel extremely proud of myself. It took me 8 weeks to finish the course and 4-8 is the expected timeframe. I put a lot of hours in despite the fact that the course was designed to take 10 hours a week. I came in with barely any knowledge of Figma besides making basic wireframes, but I left knowing responsive design for websites and mobile apps. I think I expected to have a teacher, and while you do get a mentor, you are mainly in charge of your learning. Since this is an introductory course to the academy there is no job support included so I did not rate that.
Pros: well organized and great mentor
Con: no instruction - Rebecca A. ParishGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInOct 01, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing and valuable educational experience!
I had such an amazing and valuable experience with Design Lab's UX/UI foundations coursework. Specifically the layout of the platform was easy to navigate. The detailed information that was provided assisted with any questions or assistance I may have needed to understanding what I was learning. The best part of DL was being assigned a personal mentor to help guide you through the design applications and techniques.
My mentor Adonay Lizardo is a skilled professional designer who...I had such an amazing and valuable experience with Design Lab's UX/UI foundations coursework. Specifically the layout of the platform was easy to navigate. The detailed information that was provided assisted with any questions or assistance I may have needed to understanding what I was learning. The best part of DL was being assigned a personal mentor to help guide you through the design applications and techniques.
My mentor Adonay Lizardo is a skilled professional designer who guided me through the design process through his iterations. Adonay also privided me with additional assistance in areas I had difficulty grasping. He performed this by providing me with articles and or video demonstrations on how to apply certain techniques.
Prior to selecting Design Lab I intensively researched other online universities related to ux/ui certifications. Design lab hands down was top of the group. Affordable, flexibility in the rate on which you complete your coursework (pt/ft) and most importantly providing a mentorship.
I highly recommend attending one of their free webinars to answer any lingering questions when deciding where to receive your education.
It is important to have strong communication and availability when taking an online course. Their strength was in always being there for you by providing guidance for your work, and for navigating the platform itself. The design lab team and mentor made themselves easily available for any scope of questions. I always had someone reach back to me in some cases within a few hours in other instances 24 hours.
I was excited and motivated throughout the program. I recommend Figma as your software application as you can share with your mentor and get real time feedback on your work. Figma was easier to learn than I had anticipated and I was able to easily navigate Sketch afterwards.
Hands down one of the most exciting educational experience I have had to date!
- SummerProduct Designer • Graduate • 3. UX Academy (Full-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInAug 25, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Rigorous but enjoyable, worth it!
I decided to transition from marketing into design in late 2021. I did a lot of research, like spreadsheet comparisons and all. I finally decided on DL's UX Foundations and Academy program because it has everything I was looking for: asynchronous curriculum with live mentor sessions and group sessions to keep progress in check; a fair price; multiple projects covering all aspects of design.
First of all, Foundations course really helped me who has zero design background to get fam...I decided to transition from marketing into design in late 2021. I did a lot of research, like spreadsheet comparisons and all. I finally decided on DL's UX Foundations and Academy program because it has everything I was looking for: asynchronous curriculum with live mentor sessions and group sessions to keep progress in check; a fair price; multiple projects covering all aspects of design.
First of all, Foundations course really helped me who has zero design background to get familiar with basic concepts and tools. It also got me familiar with the course format and established a connection/relationship with other students. The Slack community (later moved to Discord) surprised me in all the good ways. I formed genuine and lasting relationships with fellow students, I felt supported, and I was able to both receive help and give help. The actual Academy is much more intense than Foundations, but I felt that I was learning and making progress the whole time. My mentor was absolutely amazing. I was also able to take breaks when needed so I don't sacrifice my learning quality due to life stress. Another thing worth pointing out is the group critique sessions. They are extremely helpful when it comes to keeping your progress in check, sharing the good and the bad of your projects without feeling any judgment, and receiving feedback from a group of people. I honestly miss the group sessions.
The program is rigorous and does not allow you to slack, but the result is a portfolio with projects that you are proud of. I was able to land a job as a product designer after 2 months. I transitioned my career path successfully and I am truly grateful for Designlab (and my mentor). - Wendi FisherGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJul 06, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Great Experience!
I really enjoyed the UX Academy Foundations course! The content was laid out in a logical and easy to understand way. Each unit (1-7) consisted of some readings and tutorial videos, followed by practice exercises, then a unit project. I felt like the readings and practice really prepared me for the project. The content presented in each unit built nicely upon each other and prepared me for the 10 hour design challenge in Unit 8. By the end of the course I felt like I had a good grasp on ...I really enjoyed the UX Academy Foundations course! The content was laid out in a logical and easy to understand way. Each unit (1-7) consisted of some readings and tutorial videos, followed by practice exercises, then a unit project. I felt like the readings and practice really prepared me for the project. The content presented in each unit built nicely upon each other and prepared me for the 10 hour design challenge in Unit 8. By the end of the course I felt like I had a good grasp on using Figma (You can also choose to use Sketch), and the basics of UI Design.
In addition to a well-thought out course, I really enjoyed the mentorship! I met with my mentor twice a week because I finished the course in 4 weeks. He offered Figma support, provided constructive feedback on my projects, and pushed my design thinking. Overall, his help and suggestions really improved my initial designs and got them to a point where I was really proud of what I had created.
I'm looking forward to applying for the UX Academy! - Divyashree.MProduct Designer • Graduate • 2. UX Academy (Part-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInJun 02, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
The best decision for a career switch
I would highly recommend Designlab's UX Academy course if you are planning to switch careers to UX Design. 1-1 mentorship, student community, group critic sessions, flexible class hours, career services are just few of the many amazing aspects of the program. - Andrew PeckhamProduct Design Associate • Graduate • 2. UX Academy (Part-time) • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMay 24, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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Definitely loved the mentorship and the group critiques. They both allowed me to come out of my shell and be more confident in my design thinking. For anyone who's looking to switch career paths, DesignLab is a great place to get into UX Design. Idid the part-time route and worked part-time at my accounting job. Once I completed the program, I was able to land an internship in a couple months, then landed a full-time job a few months after that. If you know this is the field you want to ...Definitely loved the mentorship and the group critiques. They both allowed me to come out of my shell and be more confident in my design thinking. For anyone who's looking to switch career paths, DesignLab is a great place to get into UX Design. Idid the part-time route and worked part-time at my accounting job. Once I completed the program, I was able to land an internship in a couple months, then landed a full-time job a few months after that. If you know this is the field you want to be in, I highly recommend DesignLab. - Roma DubeyStudent • Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMay 14, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
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Designlab - UX Academy Foundations Review - Hong Yi ChenStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMay 10, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
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Solid foundational course! - Marcos GStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMay 05, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Couldn't be happier with my Mentor
The best part about Designlab is the mentorship. While the massive slack community is there as a constant support, my mentorship meetings gave me the personal 1-on-1 advice I needed to help me confident in my career transition to UX. I couldn't be happier with my experience! - Devon HughesGraduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMay 05, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Learn Something New Today!
While thinking I needed a career change and the research that goes with it, I ran across Designlab. After reading I wanted to move forward with the UX Academy. I saw where they wanted you to do the Foundations course first before the UX Academy. I thought it was a great idea (the $500 spent on the Foundations course goes towards the tuition of the UX Academy) to get my feet wet first to make sure Designlab was a good fit with me and to make sure it was worth it. All I can say is, is...While thinking I needed a career change and the research that goes with it, I ran across Designlab. After reading I wanted to move forward with the UX Academy. I saw where they wanted you to do the Foundations course first before the UX Academy. I thought it was a great idea (the $500 spent on the Foundations course goes towards the tuition of the UX Academy) to get my feet wet first to make sure Designlab was a good fit with me and to make sure it was worth it. All I can say is, is it was! The support staff was awesome and quick to answer any questions I had. What I really love about Designlab is the mentorship aspect of the bootcamp. I met with my mentor every week for 8 weeks (I did the part time track) and learned something ever time we met. I would definitely recommend the Foundations course for anyone interested in moving into the UX/UI career path. You learn a great base line of skills to build upon. I look at it as the first step in a better direction and I am so happy I took it. 
Daniel RodriguezStudent • 1. UX Academy Foundations • OnlineVerified by LinkedInMay 02, 2022Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/AUX Academy Foundations
UX Academy is an affordable and effective way of getting started in UX Design.
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How much does Designlab cost?
Designlab costs around $8,499. 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 7 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. 803 Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab on Course Report - you should start there!
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