Designlab

I came across a portfolio from one of the Designlab graduates on FB, and I was very impressed with her work. I asked her a lot of questions before I decided to do the boot camp. Having met and worked with some designers came out of other boot camps in... Read More the area, I didn't have a good perception of boot camps prior to my engagement with Designlab.

Now that I've completed the program, I got more than what I wanted out of the DL UX Academy. Not only have I mastered the process, but I gained valuable problem-solving skills and learned new tools. My mentor Alan was phenomenal in guiding me throughout my capstone projects, making sure that I tackle each project utilizing the design thinking methodology.

What sets DL apart from other similar programs out there are the solid curriculum, fantastic mentor guidance, and the weekly group critique sessions. I had a lot of fun doing the DL UX Academy.

I worked in sales for many years before transitioning into design and once I decided to take the leap and enroll in a bootcamp, I researched every available option on the market. I looked at both Springboard and General Assembly but was unimpressed with... Read More the quality of their student work (especially for the price, in the case of GA). Ultimately, Designlab had the best looking student portfolios and I loved the concept of being able to work with a mentor on a weekly basis, so it was a no-brainer.

I couldn't be happier with my decision. I was extremely impressed with the quality of the curriculum and there's no doubt it was worth every penny. 6 weeks after I started career services, I got two offers to join companies here in NYC and I now work as a product designer at an enterprise software startup. Couldn't have made the pivot without the team at Designlab, they're the best.

The first thing that comes to mind is that it is really worth the price for the amount of content and support we get. The second thing is the guidance all along the program and the way it is structured. It is also very encouraging when we are stuck. The... Read More email support is also very efficient.
Great bootcamp overall, I recommend!

I chose Designlab because they had UX AND UI combined, a time-guided comprehensive experience, more separate finished projects in hand by the end, portfolio and personal branding built into the curriculum, a third phase that aids you after you're done... Read More (I had so much difficulty finding a full-time job after my design degree, the career coach DL paired me with is amazing!!), group critiques (a "necessary evil" I had a love/hate relationship with in design school, but Designlab's were much less stressful!), and DL's personality just spoke to me! Because of that, Designlab just felt right to me. Cost was an important factor as well and with the help of family, who assured me Designlab's tuition was doable, I was sold, so to speak.

I feel like if I can do it, many others can. Because those who don't have a design background are given thought as well in the curriculum, they can get through it too. DL thought of everything :)

I'm very proud to say, "I have a portfolio website!" I'm actually happy with the work on it. The personal branding module was challenging but important, valuable, and I'm really pleased with how it turned out. Now, I am beginning to have that online presence that I wrote down as one of my goals, another really helpful assignment included in the course. I could look back and see all the goals I had set and actually accomplished through the course!

I had to manage my time well, but the part-time track and understanding DL staff and my mentor made the journey so much easier and they helped me make it through.

I had 10 years of experience as a Software Engineer. Designlab helped me in switching my career to become a UX Designer in 6 months.

1. I kind of stumble upon Designlab through Karen Cheng’s blog. I was keen to enrol into UXA from the start but with a... Read More full time job, I was reluctant. I was also interested in CareerFoundry as they also have similar setup. Group Crits, good reviews and early admission helped me to enrol with Designlab.

2. I have had a great experience in Designlab. Before Designlab I took some online courses but the curriculum was no where near to what Designlab offers. The most important part is the feedback and guidance from mentors. It had really helped me up my levels and become more disciplined.

3. Completing the Capstone projects was the best part as I could see the skills I had acquired in the 1st phase coming to life. I think each capstone has polished my skills and also have opened up new avenues for me to explore.

I had 10 years of experience as a Software Engineer. Designlab helped me in switching my career to become a UX Designer in 6 months.

1. I kind of stumble upon Designlab through Karen Cheng’s blog. I was keen to enrol into UXA from the start but with a... Read More full time job, I was reluctant. I was also interested in CareerFoundry as they also have similar setup. Group Crits, good reviews and early admission helped me to enrol with Designlab.

2. I have had a great experience in Designlab. Before Designlab I took some online courses but the curriculum was no where near to what Designlab offers. The most important part is the feedback and guidance from mentors. It had really helped me up my levels and become more disciplined.

3. Completing the Capstone projects was the best part as I could see the skills I had acquired in the 1st phase coming to life. I think each capstone has polished my skills and also have opened up new avenues for me to explore.

DesignLab101 was the perfect combination of challenging material, exceptional support, and an opportunity to create a piece of work that's a primer to professional design. I am amazed at what I was able to achieve and create in the 4 weeks I took the... Read More course. The best part of Design101 is the mentorship support. My mentor was excellent and is one of the main reasons that I saw this through to the end. He always gave timely and insightful feedback in addition to always pointing me to additional resources that clarified concepts that I had not understood and helped me improve my work.

I completed UX Academy through Designlab a few months ago, and I'm currently in the career services phase of the program. It is no exaggeration to say that UXA changed the course of my career. I've been a print designer for the past 15 years, and I'm... Read More in a shrinking industry with few options for growth. I'd been trying to make a shift on my own towards design in a different industry, but I wasn't able to get any traction. Having now completed UXA, I'm receiving multiple emails for interview opportunities weekly. Seriously. This may not always happen, but for me Designlab has helped open so many doors that were previously closed. Make no mistake-- the program is hard work! I did the part-time option over approximately 6 months, continuing to work full time. I was up into the wee hours frequently, and had to dedicate weekends to my coursework (especially in phase 2). But it was worth it, and I must say that I remained engaged and enthusiastic the whole time. I met wonderful fellow students in group crit's and via UXA's Slack channel, and I worked with really wonderful mentors. I did have to advocate for myself in the beginning when I wasn't happy with my initial match of mentor, but DL worked with me and were flexible about helping me find someone I felt was a better fit. Now that I'm finished with the program, I've found a freelance project and have several interviews in progress. And I have a career direction that's reinvigorated my enthusiasm for design.

I was really a beginner at digital design, and had never even used any programs like Sketch before. I found this course very comprehensive, combining important design history, experience, and skills. I really enjoyed it, and plan on continuing on to Design... Read More Labs UX course!

I took this course in preparation for Designlab’s UX Academy. I had no formal visual or graphic design background or training. This course was an amazing and eye-opening introduction to design. It was both challenging and rewarding. The pace of the course... Read More is fast and you learn a tremendous amount of information in a short amount of time through readings and hands-on projects. The mentoring is also great so you don’t feel alone when you get stuck or you need to bounce ideas off a design professional. They keep you accountable for your work. I feel very prepared to move forward in my desire to transition careers from digital marketing to UX/UI. I highly recommend this course for those considering a design-related career.