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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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  • Laura Randall
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 31, 2023
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    Overall, worth the investment

    I came out with a base knowledge of UI design and was able to apply that knowledge in projects and examples.  I was occasionally frustrated with not diving into a particular concept or application deep enough to mastery before moving on, but in the end I did figure it out.  Overall this is a good course and was absolutely worth the investment.
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  • Summer Ordonez
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 14, 2023
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    Great experience at Designlab

    The Foundations course was great. I learned a lot of the foundational skills I will need when transitioning into UX/product design. The overall curriculum was good and I truly enjoyed working on the different projects. Having a mentor along the way was excellent! Highly recommend this course.
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  • Noelle Mittelstaedt
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    Student • Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 13, 2023
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    Best bootcamp experience

    After doing a software engineering bootcamp and feeling stuck creatively, I decided to go the design route and Designlab's foundations course did not disappoint. It is most definitely a LOT of work, but I was able to complete it all in 3 weeks. I recommend it greatly since I was able to build a portfolio for the application to the actual bootcamp.
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  • Aboli Deshpande
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 11, 2023
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    Joining UXAF course has been my best decision.

    UXAF course is a very well structured, practical and informative. I researched extensively, compared the courses from many institutes and decided to go with UXAF. The course comprises of all the aspects required to gain design knowledge. It includes information, practical work (projects), time management, using designing tools extensively and 1:1 mentorship which is extremely helpful in achieving great results. I had a great mentor who provided me with insights and constructive feedback ...
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  • Jersen Islan
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 10, 2023
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    Amazing mentoring above standards

    I started designlab because I wanted to get into designing and learning the difference between UX and UI. I wanted to break into the tech industry for awhile now and designlab was the one that I felt was right for me after doing research on different tech jobs. I took a risk and started foundations to see if I'd like it. Turns out I really enjoyed all the projects and I felt proud of all the work I did so far. Now it's time to move forward with the academy!
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  • Richard Du
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    Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 09, 2023
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    Fruitful and accomodating

    I learned so much from my mentor and peers within the Designlab community. They were always responsive to my questions and always walked me through different assignments. I learn from seeing and watching others do, and I have to attribute my success to the powerful and thoughtful team of Designlab.
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  • Michelle
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Mar 05, 2023
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    Design Lab UX Academy Foundations

    Ive worked in tech for over 5 years in the ops department dabbling in the intersection of Legal, Intellectual Property and Policy + Product. I took the intro course to get a basic foundation of design and get a sense of whether UX/UI design is the right career path for me. 
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  • KeTan
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    Student • 2. UX Academy (Part-time) • Online
    Mar 03, 2023
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    Very engaging Content

    Designlab is a great platform everybody who want to learn UX design course from basic level and people who want to switch into new career segment. Content of this course is incredible. Wonderful!
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  • Isabella
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Feb 20, 2023
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    Simply Amazing

    This course is detailed and informational, and I learned all about UI in order to prepare me for UX Academy. I gained a lot of knowledge from this course, there are countless resources, and my mentor is friendly and extremely helpful. Would recommend 10/10!
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  • Julia Ye
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Feb 07, 2023
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    Rewarding Experience

    Designlab Academy Foundations was just the right course for me to learn the basics of visual design. I loved that everything was broken down into weekly sessions and it allowed me to follow strict deadlines as I did not have the discipline to be self-taught. The coursework was easy to follow, but the reading material could be long and daunting sometimes. The Discord channel was also super helpful with a lot of materials to go over and like-minded students who are also in the same shoes a...
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  • Natalie Nguyen
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    Product Designer • Student • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Feb 06, 2023
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    Fun, Learning, Time Consuming

    The pros would be I learned a lot, the website design was designed very well and easy to use. The mentor I got was also very helpful and knowledgeable. The cons would be the cost of program and some assignments time recommendation were shorter than when I completed them. 
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  • Gabriella Adams
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    Graduate • 1. UX Academy Foundations • Online
    Jan 26, 2023
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    Designlab Foundations is awesome!!!

    This school is highly recommended. They have a great curriculum and constantly strive to help the student succeed. The mentorship program is different from other boot camps which have none. I was really nervous to switch careers but Designlab made it such an easy transition I can’t wait to learn more. 
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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!

Is Designlab legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 735 Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab and rate their overall experience a 4.77 out of 5.

Does Designlab offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

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You can read 735 reviews of Designlab on Course Report! Designlab alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Designlab and rate their overall experience a 4.77 out of 5.

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