Design Your Future

Our industry-leading online programs connect you with experienced designers – to unlock learning and help you launch and grow a career in digital design.

Online Design Education With a Heavy Dose of Human Connection

We believe that the best way to really learn something is from other people. That’s why we’ve put mentorship, feedback, and community at the center of all of our programs and courses.

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Real
Mentorship

Learn with an expert. Our rigorously vetted design mentors provide personalized feedback, encouragement, and an insider’s perspective on the design industry.

Creative
Community

Just because our courses are online, doesn't mean you'll go it alone. Our online community gives plenty of opportunity for collaboration, networking, and making new friends.

For Aspiring & Experienced Designers Alike

Whether you’ve been working as a designer for years or are completely new to design, Designlab has programs and courses to help you take the next step in your design career (even if that’s your first step).

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Career Track Program

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UX ACADEMY

NExt cohort
Nov 18, 2024

For close to a decade, UX Academy has been the proven way to launch a career in digital design. Most students start by taking UX Academy Foundations to build their UI skills and proficiency with design tools before moving on to complete UX Academy.

1900+
Confirmed Graduate
Hires
4.77/5.00
Stars, Across 1600+
Reviews
305,000+
1-on-1 Mentor Sessions
Completed

DATA-DRIVEN DESIGN

Next cohort
Dec 6, 2024

Learn how to collect and interpret data, justify design decisions with business impact, present with confidence, and win over your stakeholders.

ADVANCED FIGMA

Next cohort
Jan 10, 2025

Supercharge your design workflow and become a more efficient Figma user by learning tools like components, auto-layout, and design tokens.

AI FOR VISUAL DESIGN

NEXT COHORT
Nov 15, 2024

Master the most popular AI tools for visual design – from Midjourney to DALL-E and more – and transform how you create, brand, and design.

ADVANCED USABILITY & ACCESSIBILITY

NEXT COHORT
Jan 10, 2025

Strengthen your usability and accessibility skills, integrate universal design principles into your work, and improve advocacy for inclusivity in design.

Prototyping In Figma

NEXT COHORT
Apr 3, 2025

Elevate your prototyping skills and create high-fidelity prototypes that realistically demonstrate the specific interactions you’ve designed.

DATA-DRIVEN DESIGN

Next cohort
Dec 6, 2024

Learn how to collect and interpret data, justify design decisions with business impact, present with confidence, and win over your stakeholders.

ADVANCED FIGMA

Next cohort
Jan 10, 2025

Supercharge your design workflow and become a more efficient Figma user by learning tools like components, auto-layout, and design tokens.

AI FOR VISUAL DESIGN

NEXT COHORT
Nov 15, 2024

Master the most popular AI tools for visual design – from Midjourney to DALL-E and more – and transform how you create, brand, and design.

ADVANCED USABILITY & ACCESSIBILITY

NEXT COHORT
Jan 10, 2025

Strengthen your usability and accessibility skills, integrate universal design principles into your work, and improve advocacy for inclusivity in design.

Prototyping In Figma

NEXT COHORT
Apr 3, 2025

Elevate your prototyping skills and create high-fidelity prototypes that realistically demonstrate the specific interactions you’ve designed.

Our Students, Alumni, and Mentors Work at Top Companies Around the World

Students Love Designlab

Our unique combination of rigorous, cutting-edge content, a supportive online community, and expert mentorship has received rave reviews. Want to read more about our inspiring alumni? Go here.

MARTI WALKER
UX ACADEMY GRADUATE

"I gained valuable experience during my tenure [in UX Academy]. The unwavering support from both mentors and peers, coupled with constructive group critiques, significantly enriched my overall learning journey. I entered with uncertain expectations, but as I neared the end, I find myself leaving with significantly increased confidence in my skills."

SUKI LIANG
UX ACADEMY GRADUATE

"The best part of [UX Academy] for me was finding an incredible group of friends who turned out to be so much more than just classmates; they quickly became my closest friends. We connected through common interests, aided each other through challenges, and formed enduring memories."

MATT KLINGER
FOUNDATIONS STUDENT

"The course was well structured and the projects throughout the course were fun and helpful in learning Figma. My favorite aspect of the course was being paired with a mentor who works in the industry where I could get project feedback, learn best practices, and ask all questions related to UX/UI design and careers in the industry."

ADINA PLONKA
UX ACADEMY GRADUATE

"I am 100% happy with my decision to enroll as a UX [Academy] student, I think Designlab has done an amazing job overall and I am grateful for this opportunity... if asked, I would definitely recommend Designlab."

ADRIENNE HARRIS
DATA-DRIVEN DESIGN STUDENT

“The information provided in the course was easily digestible yet robust –and I liked the weekly sessions where I could talk to other designers and my mentor as well as receive feedback on my work.”

ANTONI NGO
UX ACADEMY GRADUATE

"My favorite part of UX Academy is the community. The Discord is so valuable to me, as admins and facilitators drop links that give so much insight into improving my UX skills."