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Designlab’s top-tier online programs connect you with expert design mentors, empowering you to launch and advance your career in digital design.
Whether you’re transitioning into UX design with their flagship UX Academy or refining your skills through... Read More
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.
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Courses
UX Academy
Advanced Figma
Advanced Usability and Accessibility
AI for Visual Design
Data-Driven Design
Design 101
Prototyping in Figma
UX Academy Foundations
Designlab Reviews
Average Ratings (All Programs)
Anonymous
Graduated: 201511/24/2015
Course
Web Design
"Learn by doing with the help of a mentor"
Pros
Cost: The cost is very reasonable, especially when you consider the four hours of one-on-one time with your mentor.
Mentor: The best part of the course, by far, was having access to that mentor. If I got stuck or wanted to bounce a few ideas around,... Read More
Comprehension: Reading books and going to conferences is great, but until you actually go through the steps and create the artifacts you are learning about, you don't really understand. Also, you get some great stuff to add to your portfolio!
Cons
You need to plan ahead and not fall behind on your work! 4 weeks isn't very long - stay on top of it by doing a little bit each day, and you'll be fine.
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Christine
Graduated: 201511/11/2015
Course
Web Design
"DesignLab's online mentor-based design course was exactly what I was looking for. I would love to take more DesignLab courses!"
This program is great for people looking to switch careers and may not be able to afford going back to get another degree in design, or even students just starting out who want to see if they'd be interested in a career in design. I haven't found any... Read More
Rob
Graduated: 201510/2/2015
Course
Web Design
"Amazing online learning experience, well worth it"
This was my first mentor-driven online learning class. Man, I lucked out. The coursework is direct, clear and gives an awesome framework for approaching UX research. The key is they don't overwhelm with every strategy known to man. They tell you the core... Read More
Laurel Natale
Graduated: 20159/27/2015
Course
Web Design
"Came away with new knowledge, tools and insight"
I have taken away so much from this course. I learned about the process of UX in levels deeper than I could ever do on my own. I have new skills that I was able to apply during the course and my mentor was extremely helpful not just with the course material... Read More
I do wish it was a little longer, giving us more time with each project as I wanted to do new new versions of each project as I first learned and then sharpened each skill as I practiced.
Chris Chilcoat
Graduated: 20159/26/2015
Course
Web Design
"Great Class!"
I have been working as a UI developer for years. I had been playing around with UX techniques but didn't fully understand how they all fit together.
Design lab made it so easy to understand the design thinking process and how things like User Research,... Read More
I would recommend this class to anyone in the in software or web design business.
Also the mentors are great!
Anonymous
Graduated: 20159/16/2015
Course
Web Design
"Fantastic intro to design"
Pros - The mentor feedback and one-on-one sessions are by far the best part. My mentor kept me motivated and I always looked forward to getting his feedback. The course material is short and to the point, very manageable, so I was able to spend most of... Read More
Cons - No cons. I look forward to taking more courses from Designlab in the future. I think I am going to sign up for the Typography class when it's available.
Steve Oliver
Graduated: 20158/28/2015
Course
Web Design
"DesignLab On-line UX Research and Strategy Review"
I was looking for a course that could provide some credibility of Design skills and practical tools that I could have confidence applying in the real world. I feel Designlab's course delivers on my goals. I like the fact it is aligned to and references... Read More
Mark Starkman
Graduated: 20158/7/2015
Course
Web Design
"Learning design skills through this class enabled me to be a true full stack developer"
I've been developing software professionally for almost 20 years and have many years experience at each layer in the application stack. But the one thing that always held me back on side projects and whatnot was how to make the front-end look good. After... Read More
Anonymous
Graduated: 20158/6/2015
Course
Web Design
"Really great experience!"
I already signed up for the next design course before I had even finished the first one. The projects and the mentor feedback are solid. Even though my mentor was really busy, he always made sure to leave tons of feedback on my designs which I appreciated.... Read More
Anonymous
Graduated: 20157/19/2015
Course
Web Design
"From not knowing anything about design, to grasping the fundamentals and feeling more confident in six weeks."
I want to be able to freelance at some point in my career and, while I know how to manage a server and develop everything through the JavaScript and HTML on the front end of the website, it is difficult to get clients when they have to come to you with... Read More