Trydesignlab Reviews

Designlab is horrible

I was set up with a mentor who did not give me clear feedback and asked me one question in my assignments I thought it was normal Every session she did not have much to say and I had to be the one bringing the questions Thinking I was doing good she approved my 10 hour design challenge with minimal feedback The admission team rejected my design and gave me some feedback They also set me with a mentor for two sessions to redo the design The new mentor gave me insightful feedback and prided himself on helping students I did all the changes he advised and did the changes on the feedback I resubmitted my design and it was rejected again I reached out to the advisor and he barely said anything and did not seem to care I reviewed the feedback and new opinions were given which were not in the original feedback In addition there was a lot of I feel phrases which were just feelings and not facts The admission team also suggested I take another course and pay for it On top of that the Foundation course was setting you up to fail The lessons were short and no videos on the topics The only videos were about Figma They went over basic concepts and did not really help you understand these concepts but they expect your design challenge to look like a professional The course was a waste of time I would feel UX design should of been taught first instead of UI This place seems to not help students They just want your money and claim you do not need to be designer to pass

Traumatic experience

I had a series of mentor problems and changes that I had NO control over or part in over the course of my enrollment at DesignLab DesignLab let me down and I m deeply hurt I was forced to change mentors 3 times 2 of them in the middle of a capstone project The first one was badly affected due to the change of styles between mentors And then I had the same problem again with the second project I was not happy at all with my progress or the quality of my work unfortunately I lost a lot of sessions thinking that a 30 mins session would count as a half session plus due to my pause I really needed help to improve and move forward faster to meet my already delayed deadline to graduate which I failed to meet my deadline because I had to change jobs and countries at the same time too I wasn t lazy or slacking or dragging things I was still determined to finish the program but they canceled my program and took away my remaining mentor s sessions they took away my mentor s sessions and my career service and haven t even offered to partially refund me I m still stuck in the last project for almost a year with no guidance and still struggling to pay off a loan I had to take to be able to join that program

I feel like scammed because i paid in

I feel like scammed because i paid in full but he didn t do the job as per the quote Never shared or discussed the physical plan Then submitted the incomplete plan for approval without my permission Now asking for more money for doing the job he should done anyway

Great way to get into UX design

With my UX Academy Foundations course I enjoyed how it was designed to advance my fledgling skills Each unit built off of the previous one and by the time I completed my final project I felt like I was able to put everything I learned about together My one gripe was that it was a bit annoying to try to find the specific piece of information you wanted to review as the material was buried and the way to find them wasn t as intuitive as I would have liked That was the only complaint I really had since everything else was super straightforward and intuitive so even as somebody who isn t the best at creating things digitally there was zero issues in producing my tasks Regarding the mentor assigned I know it can be hit or miss However mine was super helpful and I was able to immediately take what we d discussed and apply that to my drafts I always came away feeling incredibly grateful for his guidance and his criticism was fair but polite Sometimes he was a bit slow at getting back to me but I understood that he was doing this on top of his own work Having said that the presence of a mentor to guide me was something highly appreciated With all that in mind I m very happy that I chose to take this course through Designlab The staff was super responsive to any and all questions I had which weren t many and the material while simple on the surface provided enough of a challenge that I had plenty of motivation to keep on working All in all I cannot recommend this course to anybody who s looking to get their feet in the door for UX UI design

Review of DesignLab s UX Foundations and UX Academy

UX Foundations Course Taking the UX Foundations course was like stepping into the world of UX UI design with a trusted guide by my side This course did an amazing job of breaking down the basics making the often complex world of design feel approachable and exciting With hands-on projects and insightful lessons I quickly grasped essential principles and by the end I felt confident and eager to dive deeper It s the perfect starter kit for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in UX UI design UX Academy If UX Foundations was the appetizer UX Academy was the main course that truly satisfied my craving for comprehensive UX education This program was a game-changer taking me from a beginner to a professional with a portfolio to prove it The curriculum was packed with over 480 hours of coursework 100 hands-on projects and 1-on-1 mentoring sessions that were invaluable The capstone projects were challenging yet incredibly rewarding helping me develop skills that I now use daily in my design role One thing to note the results you get are absolutely determined by the work you put in The program is rigorous but if you re committed and put in the effort the transformation is real The more time and energy I invested the more I got out of it The career support was the cherry on top my career coach helped me polish my portfolio refine my interview skills and ultimately land my first UX job The experience was challenging but the community and structured support made it an enjoyable and enriching journey Overall DesignLab s courses are well-structured thoughtfully curated and genuinely aimed at helping you succeed Whether you re just starting out with UX Foundations or ready to go all-in with UX Academy you re in for an engaging and rewarding experience that will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in the design world Remember your success in these programs is truly in your hands the effort you put in directly shapes the results you achieve Highly recommend

Building a Solid Foundation in UI Principles

Enrolling in an 8-week bootcamp with 1-to-1 mentorship offers focus and hands-on experience you can t usually get without paying a hefty price I would say that for a true beginner upgrading your design skills includes an intense pace and can be overwhelming at times - but that s what mentors are for I like that the content was mostly proprietary compared to other online design institutes I have come across in the past UX Foundations will slowly accelerate your learning of Good UI principles I think the critiques are mostly fair although I did express a more disciplined approach with my mentor when it came to feedback on my progression for the final deliverables Long story short you get what you put into the program There is no handholding You have to plan ahead and make preparations well in advanced if you can If you stay the course and ask lots of questions you will gain focus gain experience gain soft skills and learn how to become resourceful to bring more digital experiences to life

Completely Transformed My View of UX UI

I recently completed Designlab s UX Foundations course As someone who is not pursuing a career in design but is design-adjacent I found this course eye-opening The lessons were well thought out the resources were helpful the projects were meaningful and the mentor sessions were monumental in my course success Foundations give you all the tools to succeed creating an environment where you can ask questions and expand your technical and creative knowledge on website building I recommend this course to anyone interested in design