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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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  • Chris Chilcoat
    Chris Chilcoat
    Designer • 5. UX Research & Strategy • Online
    Sep 28, 2015
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    Awesome Class!

    Awesome class for designers trying to get into a ux role. I would recommend to anyone try to make a career move.
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  • Celeste
    UX/UI Designer • Graduate • 3. UX Academy (Full-time) • Online
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    Mar 07, 2017
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    Best investment in my carreer

    I joined UX Academy full time after years working around building digital products but with no formal experience in design. After three months I was able to create a portfolio, develop my own apps and now I have a job as a UX/UI Designer in a big company in The Netherlands where I now live (I'm from Mexico).

    I'd recommend this program to anybody looking to make a carreer change or become a UX Designer, you'll learn all the basics to research, wireframe, prototype and test a digit...

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  • Anonymous
    Student • 5. UX Research & Strategy • Online
    Mar 15, 2016
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    UX Research and Strategy

    As an experienced researcher interested in UX research, I wanted to immerse myself in UX vernacular and practices. The DesignLab curriculum delivered both in an easy to digest format and the weekly mentor sessions were great for questions along the way.

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  • Steven
    Steven
    Student • 3. UX Academy (Full-time) • Online
    Jan 19, 2018
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    Disappointing. Felt a little like I was being scammed.

    I took the UX Research and Strategy short course which was excellent. The price was good and my mentor was a great resource. Based on this, I enrolled in UX Academy and the experience couldn't have been more different. It was like two different schools.

    I've worked in Graphic Design for years, so wasn't sure if the bootcamp was for me. I scheduled a phone call with a Student Advisor. When we spoke he was running late from his last call that went long and had to...

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  • Claire
    Claire
    Junior Web Designer • Student • 6. UX: Interaction Design • Online
    Mar 15, 2016
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    I'm satisfied with the UX: Interaction Course

    For the price I paid, I say I'm very satisfied with the course. Designlab was able to open a door to interaction design that I perviously knew nothing of and can now take into my job as a Web Designer.

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  • Mike
    Mike
    Student • 4. Design 101 • Online
    Jan 25, 2016
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    Top notch teaching

    Great experience with design lab.

    Awesome materials, and a fantastic mentor.

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  • Rachee
    Rachee
    Product Designer • Graduate • Online
    Dec 11, 2016
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    Amazing Course!

    I was in the second cohort of the new UX Academy from Designlab.

    I had a wonderful experience and learned a lot! The curriculum was good, the mentors were great, and the community of other students was so helpful! 

    I got a job as a Product Designer just 3 months after I finished the course.

    Highly recommended! 

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  • Peter
    Peter
    Graduate • 3. UX Academy (Full-time) • Online
    Mar 06, 2017
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    Learn, practice, create and start over and over again

    Previously I had web design and coding experience as well, these are definitely should be mentioned as triggers.

    I'm not a shy person, but I had some concerns before like how I'll get a job (is this really enough as a preparation), how the whole group learning will work out, if I get nice and helpful mentors, and so on. Altogether does this really worth it or am I just wasting my time.

    At the beginning it was really shocking amount of hours we put inside the projects an...

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  • Maria
    Maria
    Graduate • 4. Design 101 • Online
    May 30, 2017
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    Design 101 - Great for Web, Not Much Else

     

     

    With Design 101 you're paying for the amalgamation of free online resources and time with your mentor, both of which are worth the price. Mentor sessions is where this program really shines because they provide feedback on your work and answer any and all questions you have about how to progress in a design career. However, this course only focuses on web design which is a determinent to individuals (like me) who are just starting out because I wanted a more well-ro...

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  • Victoria
    UI/UX Designer • Graduate • 3. UX Academy (Full-time) • Online
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    Oct 25, 2017
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    UX Academy: A Career Changer

    UX Academy was a wonderful decision and I am so happy that I decided to take the leap. During my time at UXA, I was a student and became a student advocate to help guide and support new students. While a student and a student advocate, I worked with people from all different backgrounds and since finishing the program, we have all entered the UX design field. It does not matter what your experience is before UXA, if you follow the curriculum and give it your all, you will come out of the c...

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  • Stanford
    Product Designer @Instructure • Graduate • 3. UX Academy (Full-time) • Online
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    Oct 15, 2017
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    UX Academy - Worth Every Penny!

    My decision to pursue a career change with the help of DesignLab's UX academy was one of the best decision I have made in my life!

    I felt that the course properly prepared me to take on an entry-level position in UX. The project-based coursework is solid, the readings insightful, and the mentors are world-class designers who are deeply interested in your growth as a UX designer.

    I would not be where I am today if not for the UX Academy!

    To be honest, the entry...

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  • Anonymous
    4. Design 101 • Online
    Sep 16, 2015
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    Great intro to design

    The mentor sessions are by far the best part. My mentor kept me motivated and always gave me thoughtful feedback. I loved working on the projects. I also enjoyed being able to peruse other people's projects and read their mentor feedback.

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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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FAQs

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?

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.

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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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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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