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.
Reviews
834 alumni reviews of Designlab
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WWendy HochhalterGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · February 2023
Well-structured, easy to follow lessons.
I recently completed DesignLab's UX Academy Foundations and it was an incredibly enriching experience. The course taught me the tools and techniques required to create effective designs for desktop and mobile screens. The lessons were well-structured...I recently completed DesignLab's UX Academy Foundations and it was an incredibly enriching experience. The course taught me the tools and techniques required to create effective designs for desktop and mobile screens. The lessons were well-structured and easy to follow, and the hands-on projects allowed me to apply my knowledge and receive feedback.
I especially want to extend a special thank you to my mentor Daniel Lee, who was incredibly supportive and always available to answer any questions I had. His guidance and encouragement helped me to better understand the material and gave me the confidence to apply what I learned in real-world projects.
Overall, I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn about UX/UI design and improve their skills in the field. Thank you for providing a truly valuable learning experience.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
EEstella HoangStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · February 2023
Consistent, Helpful, and Amazing
I had an extremely helpful mentor who was willing to answer my questions. Chris really understood the ins and outs of UI/UX and explained it in a way that was easy to digest. I also appreciated that he gave me real life stories and tips from his own...I had an extremely helpful mentor who was willing to answer my questions. Chris really understood the ins and outs of UI/UX and explained it in a way that was easy to digest. I also appreciated that he gave me real life stories and tips from his own line of work, which inspired me. I believe the mentorship program alone was worth signing up for Foundations.
The course work was also easy to follow. I also like that the units are broken down to several pages which really kept my focus. Highly recommend!Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
GGina BlancoStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · February 2023
UX Foundations Course
Designlab was a great intro course for me. Although I have some design experience, I was still challenged and the curriculum was easy to understand. My mentor was attentive and offered great feedback which was very helpful with my final project. She...Designlab was a great intro course for me. Although I have some design experience, I was still challenged and the curriculum was easy to understand. My mentor was attentive and offered great feedback which was very helpful with my final project. She also offered helpful advise on what skills and knowledge are used often in a work setting. She offered a lot of resources.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAlexandra ZouharisUX Designer · 2. UX Academy (Part-time) · January 2023
Fantastic Opportunity to break into industry
I loved my experience at design lab. You have to put in the work to reap the benefits but I gained so much knowledge, a strong portfolio, and a ton of connection to help get into the job market. Breaking into UX is hard, I can't lie - but you have so...I loved my experience at design lab. You have to put in the work to reap the benefits but I gained so much knowledge, a strong portfolio, and a ton of connection to help get into the job market. Breaking into UX is hard, I can't lie - but you have so many people around you supporting you throughout the entire process.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support5.0Instructors5.0 -
EEusemi CamilleStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · January 2023
A great start into UX
The UX Academy Foundations course was really fun for me. The units are well put together and the lessons do a great job of giving you insight on what the following project will look like. It was easy to navigate and go back in case I needed some extra...The UX Academy Foundations course was really fun for me. The units are well put together and the lessons do a great job of giving you insight on what the following project will look like. It was easy to navigate and go back in case I needed some extra information (links, articles etc.). The mentorship aspect of the course was awesome, every week I was looking forward to get feedback and ask more questions. Overall it was a great experience for me.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
MMarian SimmsUX Designer · 1. UX Academy Foundations · January 2023
Glad I did it!
I was impressed with the units they created to really give me a realistic mindset of how to think like a UI designer. I liked how they included the history of design as well as the reading lessons with time estiments. They were very easy to comprehend....I was impressed with the units they created to really give me a realistic mindset of how to think like a UI designer. I liked how they included the history of design as well as the reading lessons with time estiments. They were very easy to comprehend. The projects got progressively harder but not impossible which is good. My mentor was nice and had great input on my work. With that said there were a few projects were I was critiqued (told to change or remove) on parts of the project that were not a required element. I think that I should be able to express my creativity as long as the brief is being met. I'm not sure if the brief was missing information or they added more perimeters.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job support3.0Instructors4.0 -
UUnnati DixitGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · January 2023
Designlab Foundation review
Designlab Foundation is an awesome bootcamp for learning UI design. I'm a Dentist by profession but wanted to switch my career so joined Designlab (after searching alot for many months), And I'm very happy with my decision.
Best thing is 1 hr...Designlab Foundation is an awesome bootcamp for learning UI design. I'm a Dentist by profession but wanted to switch my career so joined Designlab (after searching alot for many months), And I'm very happy with my decision.
Best thing is 1 hr mentorship and Designlab Assignments, because of which I'm now confident at my work and looking to join Academy soon.
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DDan DelaportaGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · January 2023
Great option for career changers
As a career changer from HR to UI/UX Design, UX Academy Foundations provided me with the confidence I needed to kick start my new path. It contained a great balance of self-study readings, video tutorials, written reflections, and hands-on, practical...As a career changer from HR to UI/UX Design, UX Academy Foundations provided me with the confidence I needed to kick start my new path. It contained a great balance of self-study readings, video tutorials, written reflections, and hands-on, practical projects. I particularly loved the self-paced, online nature of the course so I could work whenever was most convenient for me. I enjoyed having sessions with a mentor and the freedom to schedule them whenever I felt they would be most beneficial for my work. Highly recommend for career changers!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AArianna Reilly-BushUX Design Student · 1. UX Academy Foundations · January 2023
Mentorship is golden
The Designlab UX Design Foundations course is set up to make even thouse unfamiliar with UX suceed. The mentorship program is second to none and the weekly meetings with folks who are in the field and have experience allows you to improve much faster...The Designlab UX Design Foundations course is set up to make even thouse unfamiliar with UX suceed. The mentorship program is second to none and the weekly meetings with folks who are in the field and have experience allows you to improve much faster than other programs. The course is broken into bite-size (about 8-10 hrs each) sections and you will cover everything from color theory, designing for multiple devices, fonts, images, alignment and so forth. The program is exactly what's in its title and focuses on your foundations for UX design principles.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
TTravis CooperStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · December 2022
Designlab Foundations
I really enjoyed the learning material and the projects for this course. I am new to UI so I needed to start from the beginning and the Foundations course gave me a good grasp of the tools and terminology of UI. I did find that there was, although...I really enjoyed the learning material and the projects for this course. I am new to UI so I needed to start from the beginning and the Foundations course gave me a good grasp of the tools and terminology of UI. I did find that there was, although interesting, a bit too much unnecessary reading and I also found many of the time limits to complete the tasks to be either much too short or much too long. Besides that though, I would definitely recommend Foundations.Overall5.0Curriculum4.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
SSofiane Hamriengineer in molecular biology · 1. UX Academy Foundations · December 2022
Rwarding experience
To be honest, I was a little skeptical at the beginning before starting the training, I had read some reviews that's it and I immediately embarked on the adventure, in general I only have positive points, the training is really complete with lots of...To be honest, I was a little skeptical at the beginning before starting the training, I had read some reviews that's it and I immediately embarked on the adventure, in general I only have positive points, the training is really complete with lots of instructions, the designlab team is very responsive, I had some problems at the beginning of the training which meant that I could not start the training in time, I spoke with the admission and Rudi the responsible for the admission was very comprehensive and even gave an extension regarding the duration of the training. as for my mentor, Carla Inacion, was just great, she has a lot of experience and she helped me a lot throughout the process and I really hope to have her as a mentor for the UX academy!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
CCarla SinowatoAccountant · 1. UX Academy Foundations · December 2022
Informative, Fun, Supportive
Before Designlab, I had been working through tutorials to learn Figma, but it was only after the course and really enjoying the projects that I have the confidence to take my learning a step further and delve deeper in the world of UIUX. The mentor...Before Designlab, I had been working through tutorials to learn Figma, but it was only after the course and really enjoying the projects that I have the confidence to take my learning a step further and delve deeper in the world of UIUX. The mentor sessions were particularly key in enabling me to see the UI designs that I encounter with daily but in a new light. It was eye opening to see how much time, effort, and thought goes into the mobile apps and websites we use daily.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
AAracely AmayaStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · December 2022
Fun, challenging experience!
I loved taking this course, it was definitely a great way for me to get started learning UX, and to help me figure out if I want to pursue it or not. I can say for sure now that I do. This course challenges you, but I had so much fun every step of the...I loved taking this course, it was definitely a great way for me to get started learning UX, and to help me figure out if I want to pursue it or not. I can say for sure now that I do. This course challenges you, but I had so much fun every step of the way with it. I'd say it's worth it if you're looking to get into UX design but aren't sure where to start!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
CChaela KauzUX Designer · 2. UX Academy (Part-time) · December 2022
Helped me change my career!
I started taking Designlab’s foundation courses to learn more about web design and design basics as I was a self-taught graphic designer. I absolutely fell in love with UX/UI and was accepted into their UX Academy program. Designlab has completely...I started taking Designlab’s foundation courses to learn more about web design and design basics as I was a self-taught graphic designer. I absolutely fell in love with UX/UI and was accepted into their UX Academy program. Designlab has completely changed my life. Two months after graduating, I was able to get a job in ag tech as a UX Designer. I absolutely love what I do and I owe it all to Designlab for giving me the tools to succeed and change my career trajectory! Furthermore, my academy mentor, Hugh, pushed me to really think through assignments and capstones that I believe has helped me to hit the ground running at my new company. Thanks Hugh and Designlab!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
SSasha GhelaniGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · December 2022
Truly the future of education for design.
I really did not occur any cons during my studies in the UX Academy Foundations Program. Everything that was offered by DesignLab and the course has been so carefully thought through which makes an incredible experience as a student, from being able to...I really did not occur any cons during my studies in the UX Academy Foundations Program. Everything that was offered by DesignLab and the course has been so carefully thought through which makes an incredible experience as a student, from being able to work at your own pace, to calls with my mentor which allows for feedback that is crucial and essential to view another perspective and level up my design knowledge, as well as how the curriculum is structured is definitely a dream for most students as it’s fun to learn yet incredibly valuable. Even the behind the scenes team that works at DesignLab has been so kind and helpful throughout the entire process. Thank you DesignLab.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
RRory HextallGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · December 2022
Expectations met and exceeded.
I learned a great amount about the various design principles, ideas, and rules. The reading material and tutorials were very thorough and succinct. It was easy to understand and digest to be able put what was learned into practice. The unit projects...I learned a great amount about the various design principles, ideas, and rules. The reading material and tutorials were very thorough and succinct. It was easy to understand and digest to be able put what was learned into practice. The unit projects were challenging but helped with exploring my creativity as well as incorporating what was learned from the readings and tutorials. After each unit I gained more confidence to move on to the next unit. Especially with help from the weekly calls my mentor. Have a mentor to help you through the learning process is extremely vital. And they matched me up perfectly with my mentor. He was very knowledgeable and professional and understanding. He gave great feedback and answered every question that I had. Overall the Introduction course was a great stepping stone in to getting into the UI/UX career field.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
JJacob KorellStudent · 1. UX Academy Foundations · December 2022
Repetitive, useful, lazy
I came out of the Foundations course by DesignLab with new skills in Figma, which was the most important thing you come out of it with. The curriculum left a little to be desired. It was very repetitive and we were often copying existing websites and...I came out of the Foundations course by DesignLab with new skills in Figma, which was the most important thing you come out of it with. The curriculum left a little to be desired. It was very repetitive and we were often copying existing websites and replicating them in Figma with little direction as to what we should be noticing about the design.Overall3.0Curriculum2.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0 -
RRomy WengGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · December 2022
Wonderful experience
I had a wonderful time during this foundational course. I think it is perfect for someone who is self-paced and is currently working a full-time job. The articles were interesting to read and most importantly, the projects were set up in a way where I...I had a wonderful time during this foundational course. I think it is perfect for someone who is self-paced and is currently working a full-time job. The articles were interesting to read and most importantly, the projects were set up in a way where I was able to learn the software of my choice (Figma).
However, I do think the articles aren't super accurately timed. This is my own preference but I think it would be beneficial if there were more 10-minute articles rather than anything over 20 minutes. It's easier to digest when an article is bite-sized. Also, I was thinking including a sample project during a project brief might be useful. I didn't know how much creative range I had from just the project brief.
Overall, I really like how the curriculum was set up, and the course made me more confident in wanting to apply to the UX Academy.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
CClaudia De LeonGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · December 2022
Great Introduction to UX/UI Design
I found the program really good for people with no design background.
- The curriculum contained all the topics necessary to understand design. It definitely gives you the tools and skills to start the UX journey
- The website also helped in...I found the program really good for people with no design background.
- The curriculum contained all the topics necessary to understand design. It definitely gives you the tools and skills to start the UX journey
- The website also helped in understanding the status of the submissions and my progress on the course
- The opportunity to be part of the UX Designlab Discord community was also helpful and it is very active.
- The mentor sessions help a lot in understanding what to improve and any tips towards your goal.
- There was indeed a lot of information provided; however, it would be nice to have video lessons as well.Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors5.0 -
DDafna KatzGraduate · 1. UX Academy Foundations · December 2022
Great for beginners!
I highly reccomend this course to any interested in going into UX/UI
I have zero experience in design and it helped me so much! I hope to continue on to the UX academy! My mentor was also really really helpful!Overall5.0Curriculum5.0Job supportN/AInstructors4.0
Courses
14 Designlab Courses
Full details, syllabus, tuition, and reviews available on each course page.
1. UX Academy Foundations
★ 4.8 (610)
8 weeks
$499
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2. UX Academy (Part-time)
★ 4.3 (46)
36 weeks
$8,499
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3. UX Academy (Full-time)
★ 4.5 (32)
21 weeks
$8,499
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4. Data-Driven Design
★ 4.5 (4)
3 weeks
$999
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5. Advanced Figma
4 weeks
$799
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6. AI for Visual Design
4 weeks
$799
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7. Advanced Usability and Accessibility
4 weeks
$799
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8. Prototyping in Figma
4 weeks
$799
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9. Design 101
4 weeks
$796
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AI for UX Design
4 weeks
$799
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Is Designlab worth it?
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Designlab costs around $8,499. On the lower end, some Designlab courses like 1. UX Academy Foundations cost $499.
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Designlab offers courses like 1. UX Academy Foundations, 2. UX Academy (Part-time), 3. UX Academy (Full-time), 4. Data-Driven Design and 10 more.
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