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10 Essential Skills for UX Designers
12 Oct
UX/UI Design
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Cindy's Story: From Data Analyst to Product Designer
4 Oct
Success Stories
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The urgency for accessible design, color palette challenges, and more…
29 Sep
The Brief
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What Salary Can You Expect as a UX Designer?
26 Sep
Career
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10 Reasons to Become a UX Designer
24 Sep
UX/UI Design
The Brief Sept 22
The health app paradox, strategy snares, and more...
22 Sep
The Brief
What is a wireframe
The UX Designer's Guide to Wireframing
21 Sep
UX/UI Design
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Saving lives through design, a Reddit UX case study, and more...
15 Sep
The Brief
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Voted Best UX Design Bootcamp for 2023
15 Sep
Designlab News
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Unlocking Your Potential: 6 Transferable Skills for Aspiring UX Designers
9 Sep
UX/UI Design
The Brief
Canine accessibility, hand gestures, and more
8 Sep
The Brief
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Measuring What Matters: A Deep Dive Into Product Metrics
4 Sep
UX/UI Design
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Spatial design, fighting short-termism, and friction
1 Sep
The Brief
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What is Data Driven Design?
31 Aug
UX/UI Design
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Designing for a New Reality: Preparing Your Spatial Design Portfolio
29 Aug
UX/UI Design
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Design patterns, Wonder Blocks, and product etiquette
25 Aug
The Brief
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UX Designer Resume: Tips to Get That Callback
22 Aug
UX/UI Design
De-stressing design, 15 billion AI images, & More
De-stressing design, 15 billion AI images, & More
18 Aug
The Brief
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Best UX Design Courses for Aspiring Designers
17 Aug
UX/UI Design
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10 Best UX Prototyping Tools for UX/UI Designers
14 Aug
Software Tools
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The Art of Influence: Winning Stakeholders’ Hearts in the Design Journey
14 Aug
UX/UI Design
Google Maps, Slack's New Look, & More
Google Maps, Slack's New Look, & More
11 Aug
The Brief
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The UX Design Process: The Ultimate 8-Step Guide
10 Aug
UX/UI Design
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What Is Service Design?
8 Aug
UX/UI Design
The Brief: Accessibility, customer support, and Threads
The Brief: Accessibility, customer support, and Threads
4 Aug
The Brief
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What Does a UX Designer Do?
1 Aug
UX/UI Design
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The Brief: AI tools, monetization, & Barbie
28 Jul
The Brief
Webinar
Product Design Storytelling: Effective Communication for the Non-Believers
28 Jul
Webinars
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14 Common UX Portfolio Mistakes to Avoid for Career Success
24 Jul
Career
AI Tools for User Research
AI Tools to Streamline & Enhance the User Research Process
20 Jul
UX/UI Design
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Meet Eric: From PR to UX/UI Design
11 Jul
Success Stories
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How UI/UX Mentorship Works at Designlab
10 Jul
Mentoring
Business savvy skills for ux designers
A UX Designer's Guide to Becoming More Business-Savvy
26 Jun
Career
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Meet Bethany: From Pursuing a Career in Medicine to Product Design Apprentice at Pinterest
23 Jun
Success Stories
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How To Become A UX Designer in 2023
20 Jun
UX/UI Design
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6 Common Focus Group Mistakes to Avoid When Conducting UX Research
13 Jun
UX/UI Design
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A Complete Guide to Empathy Mapping for Beginners
8 Jun
UX/UI Design
Why Facilitation is A Key Skill for UX Designers
The Power of Facilitation: A Game-Changing Skill for UX Designers
2 Jun
UX/UI Design
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5 Years After UX Academy, featuring Dan Andrews
2 Jun
Webinars
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Navigating the Job Search: A Q&A With Recruiters
26 May
Webinars
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Where to Find Remote UX Design Jobs in 2023
25 May
Career
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Meet Our Mentor Experience Team
25 May
Mentoring
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Behind the Screens: What It's Really Like To Work As A UX Designer
24 May
Webinars
Freelancing: How to Get Started, Best Practices, and More
Freelancing: How to Get Started, Best Practices, and More
22 May
Webinars
How to Give a Portfolio Presentation
How to Present a UX Portfolio During a Job Interview
18 May
Career
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Beyond the Portfolio: UX Your Career Journey
18 May
Career
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The UX Job Search: 5 Ways to Find Your Next Design Role
16 May
Career
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Changing Lanes: A Fireside Chat with Designlab Mentors Who Transitioned from Other Careers
11 May
Webinars
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Getting a UX Designer Job in 2023
11 May
Webinars
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The UX Designer's Guide to Networking
10 May
Career
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Why There’s Never Been A Better Time to Get Into UX
3 May
UX/UI Design
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7 Heuristics For Humane Design
2 May
UX/UI Design
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Data-Driven Design: 5 Things I Learned the Hard Way
28 Apr
UX/UI Design
Design your future in UX
[Event] Design Your Future in UX
25 Apr
UX/UI Design
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Wireframe Tips to Elevate Your Web Design Game
20 Apr
UX/UI Design
Usability Testing Methods
A Practical Guide to Usability Testing Methods for UX Designers
17 Apr
UX/UI Design
Career Services
How Career Services Accelerates Your UX Journey
4 Apr
Designlab News
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The Role of UX Research in Product Design & Development
28 Mar
UX/UI Design
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What’s New at Designlab? [March 2023]
24 Mar
Designlab News
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7 Ways UX Designers Can Use AI to Their Advantage
22 Mar
UX/UI Design
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10 Industries Currently Hiring UX Designers
7 Mar
Career
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How to Conduct a Design Audit in 2023: A Beginner’s Guide
2 Mar
UX/UI Design
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How to Become a Remote UX Designer [2023 Guide]
23 Feb
Career
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6 of the Best UX Portfolio Website Builders
20 Feb
Software Tools
Meet Kevin: From SaaS Consultant to Product Designer at Capital One
Meet Kevin: From SaaS Consultant to Product Designer at Capital One
16 Feb
Success Stories
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Is Now a Bad Time to Transition to UX Design?
14 Feb
Career
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Meet Selena: From Communications to Senior Content Strategist at Whole Foods Market
2 Feb
Success Stories
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The UX Designer Career Path: 4 Routes For Taking The Next Step In Your Design Career
31 Jan
UX/UI Design
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Meet Jason: From Sales to Senior UX Designer at United Airlines
27 Jan
Success Stories
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A 10-point Design Critique Checklist for UX Designers
24 Jan
UX/UI Design
A collection of simple website UX wireframes.
10 UX/UI Design Portfolio Examples to Inspire You (Updated for 2023)
17 Jan
Best of the Blog
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10 of the Best UX Design Bootcamps For 2023
12 Jan
Best of the Blog
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Meet Simone: From Chef to UX Research Apprentice at Asana
11 Jan
Success Stories
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UX Interview Tips: How to Prepare for a UX Design Interview
5 Jan
Career
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Meet Monica: From Admissions Recruiter to UX/UI Designer at Publica
4 Jan
Success Stories
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7 UX/UI Design Trends to Watch for in 2023
3 Jan
UX/UI Design
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How Daniela Upleveled Her Existing UX Design Career with UX Academy
Dec 2022
Success Stories
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Designlab Year in Review: 2022
Dec 2022
Designlab News
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Meet Christine: From Fashion Graphic Designer to UX Designer at HSBC
Dec 2022
Success Stories
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11 Design Podcasts Every UX Designer Should Subscribe To
Dec 2022
UX/UI Design
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Meet Joyce: From Sales Representative to Product Designer at Optum Financial
Dec 2022
Success Stories
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2022 Holiday Gift Guide for UI/UX Designers and Creatives
Dec 2022
UX/UI Design
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Meet Oliver: From Marketer to Web Designer at Mayo Clinic
Nov 2022
Success Stories
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The Comprehensive Guide to LinkedIn for UX Designers
Nov 2022
Career
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6 User Research Methods & When To Use Them
Nov 2022
UX/UI Design
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Microcopy Matters: The UX Designer’s Guide to Writing Better Copy
Nov 2022
UX/UI Design
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Job Market Trends for UX Design (2023 Edition)
Nov 2022
Career
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Meet Maanasa: From Graphic Designer to Product Designer at Spotify
Oct 2022
Success Stories
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Designlab Team Retreat: A Week in Portugal
Oct 2022
Designlab News
A Day in the Life of a UX Designer at a Large Company
A Day in the Life of a UX Designer at a Large Company
Oct 2022
Webinars
Photos of UX design interviews.
9 Common Interview Questions for UX Designers
Oct 2022
Career
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How to Export Images from Figma
Oct 2022
Software Tools
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Design Systems 101: An Introductory Guide
Oct 2022
UX/UI Design
Top UX Design Communities to Join (Including Slack & Discord Channels)
Top UX Design Communities to Join (Including Slack & Discord Channels)
Oct 2022
UX/UI Design
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How to Make a UX Design Portfolio: Tips and Examples To Help You Stand Out
Sep 2022
Career
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Product Design Skills: What Hiring Companies Are Looking For
Sep 2022
UX/UI Design
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A Day in the Life of a UX Designer at a Small Company
Sep 2022
Webinars
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Adeline’s UX Academy Foundations Experience
Sep 2022
Success Stories
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What Does a UI Designer Do?
Sep 2022
UX/UI Design
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UX vs UI: What's the Difference?
Aug 2022
UX/UI Design
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The Grid System: Importance of a Solid UX/UI Layout
Aug 2022
UX/UI Design
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The 6 Best Free Online Courses to Learn Figma (And Why They’re Worth Your Time)
Aug 2022
Software Tools
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Examples & Best Practices of Brutalism in Web Design
Aug 2022
UX/UI Design
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Meet Sophie: From Communications to UI/Game Designer at Voxels
Aug 2022
Success Stories
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Figma vs Adobe XD: An In-Depth Comparison for UX/UI Designers
Aug 2022
Software Tools
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Meet Divya: From Architect to Product Designer at Ulta Beauty
Aug 2022
Success Stories
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Figma Review: Features and Benefits for UX/UI Designers
Aug 2022
Software Tools
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Adobe XD Review: Features and Benefits for UX/UI Designers
Jul 2022
Software Tools
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Why is Crypto So Popular, and What Does it Mean for UX Designers?
Jul 2022
UX/UI Design
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31 Best UX Design Blogs to Educate and Inspire You (Updated for 2022)
Jun 2022
UX/UI Design
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8 Places to Learn UX Design Online for Free
Jun 2022
UX/UI Design
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Form UI Design: 36 Tips & Best Practices
Jun 2022
UX/UI Design
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8 Best UX/UI Design Tools in 2022
Jun 2022
Software Tools
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Meet Nikita: From Teaching to UX Designer at Ally
May 2022
Success Stories
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Meet Grace: From Narrative Designer to UX Content Writer
May 2022
Success Stories
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How to Become a UX Designer Without a Degree
May 2022
UX/UI Design
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An Interview with UX Design Mentor Elizabeth Morello
May 2022
Mentoring
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UX Academy Spotlight: Max Rosero & Emily Khoo
May 2022
Success Stories
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Meet Nicole: From Marketing to Senior User Experience Designer at Publicis Groupe in Japan
May 2022
Success Stories
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[Webinar] Designing Meetings that Matter with Jim Kalbach
Apr 2022
Webinars
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Meet Janelle: From Marketing Communications to Co-Founder and Product Designer at Carry
Apr 2022
Success Stories
An illustration of a hand holding a lock, pen tool, and lightbulb, indicating accessibility concerns.
A Guide to Accessibility in UX Design (With Resource List)
Apr 2022
UX/UI Design
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Best Online Collaboration Tools for UX Designers in 2022
Apr 2022
Software Tools
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10 Tips for Traveling and Working Remotely at the Same Time
Mar 2022
UX/UI Design
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Meet Peter: From Marketing to Product Designer at Artsy
Mar 2022
Webinars
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Industry Spotlight: How Mitch Became a Product Designer for Meta
Mar 2022
Webinars
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2022 Guide to Information Architecture in UX
Mar 2022
UX/UI Design
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Introducing the All-New UX Academy Experience
Mar 2022
Designlab News
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Meet Patricia Garcia Soto: From Teacher to Product Designer at Target
Feb 2022
Success Stories
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2022 Guide to UX Design Job Descriptions
Feb 2022
Career
An illustration of a womaxn holding a child in a remote working situation
The Great Reimagination: 7 Reasons Why Workers Are Choosing UX Design As a Career
Feb 2022
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Michael Donlea.
Meet Michael: From Archaeology to Junior Product Designer at BridgeU
Feb 2022
Success Stories
A photo of UX designer Edoardo on a purple background.
A Day In the Life Of a UX Designer: Edoardo Fusaro
Feb 2022
UX/UI Design
A photo of product designer Helena Bukovac.
A Day in the Life of a Product Designer: Helena Bukovac
Feb 2022
UX/UI Design
A photo of UX/UI designer Kris Binski on a green background.
A Day In the Life Of a UX/UI Designer: Kris Binski
Jan 2022
UX/UI Design
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How Career Services Can Help You Get Hired as a UX/UI Designer
Jan 2022
Webinars
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UX Academy Spotlight with Isaiah Robinson, UX Designer at JP Morgan Chase
Jan 2022
Success Stories
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7 Reasons Why You Should Learn UX Design in 2022
Jan 2022
Career
A headshot of Morgan Riles.
Meet Morgan: From Film Editor to Interactive Designer At Square
Jan 2022
Success Stories
An illustration of a person ideating through the various design stages.
How to Learn UX Design in 5 Steps
Jan 2022
UX/UI Design
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How To Master Presentation Skills in UX and UI Design
Jan 2022
Career
A headshot of Dila Inan Dcosta.
Meet Dila: From Writer & Entrepreneur to UI/UX Designer at Alignment Healthcare
Jan 2022
Success Stories
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6 Practical Ways to Perfect Your Elevator Pitch (With UX Writing Examples)
Jan 2022
Career
An illustration of a hiring sign.
6 Key Insights Into the Designlab Hiring Process
Jan 2022
Career
An illustration of website screens that say 2022 in different ways.
14 Top UX/UI Design Trends to Watch for in 2022
Dec 2021
UX/UI Design
An illustration of two people talking over coffee, with a 2021 calendar that has all the months checked off.
Our 2021 in Review: A Year of Growth & Resilience
Dec 2021
Designlab News
An illustration of someone plagiarizing a design.
Plagiarism in Design: How To Avoid This Dangerous Pitfall
Dec 2021
UX/UI Design
An illustration of two smart phones with gifts on screen and arrows between the two phones indicating a swap.
2021 Holiday Design Challenge: Gift Exchange App
Dec 2021
Designlab News
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5 Prototyping Decisions Everyone Needs to Make [Proto.io Webinar]
Dec 2021
Webinars
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Meet Paula: From Teacher & Software Developer to Product Designer at WhoCanFixMyCar
Dec 2021
Success Stories
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Canvas x Designlab: Diversity in Design [Webinar]
Dec 2021
Webinars
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2021 Holiday Gift Guide for UX/UI Designers and Creatives
Nov 2021
UX/UI Design
An illustration of a woman thinking with a scale featuring UX on one side of the scale and UI on the other.
Should I Learn UI Or UX First?
Nov 2021
UX/UI Design
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Meet Vicky: From Marketing and Communications Assistant to Interaction Designer at HP
Nov 2021
Success Stories
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How to Successfully Kickstart Your Freelancing Career (Step-by-Step Guide)
Nov 2021
Career
An illustration of a laptop with a fruity drink and an umbrella.
We Tried a 4-Day Workweek: This Is How It Went (Spoiler: We Loved It)
Nov 2021
Designlab News
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Meet Amy: From Music and Events Producer to Product Designer at Pinterest
Nov 2021
Success Stories
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Case Study: How Designlab Students Partnered With GreenPortfolio on an Effective UX/UI Redesign
Nov 2021
Designlab News
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Scare a Designer in 3 Words
Oct 2021
UX/UI Design
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Guide: How to Define & Use Typography in UX/UI Design
Oct 2021
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Benedetto Di Luzio.
Meet Benedetto: From Lead Interior Designer at WeWork to Senior UX/UI Designer at Facebook
Oct 2021
Success Stories
An illustration of UX design wireframes.
Finding Your Best Fit: Which UX Environment is Right for You?
Oct 2021
Career
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Acing Your UX Bootcamp: How to Develop Atomic Habits That Drive Better Time Management
Oct 2021
UX/UI Design
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Take Your Design Systems to the Next Level with Adobe XD
Sep 2021
Webinars
A headshot of Anthony Henry.
Meet Anthony: From Architect to Junior UX/UI Designer at Toyota North America
Sep 2021
Success Stories
An illustration of purple geometric designs.
The UX Designer Career Path: Tips for Your Journey from Portfolio to Promotion
Sep 2021
Career
An illustration of speech bubbles.
How Not to Network: Be Remembered for the Right Reasons
Sep 2021
Career
An illustration of a passport and an ID card with a grid in the background.
Digital Passports Design Challenge
Sep 2021
Designlab News
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From Ideation to Launch: The Design of Asana's Goals Feature
Aug 2021
Webinars
Headshots of Steve Voong and Ally Taylor.
From Graphic Design & Pastry Arts to Product Designers at WebstaurantStore: A Double Feature Success Story
Aug 2021
Success Stories
An illustration of a woman conducting a stakeholder review.
Why are Stakeholder Interviews So Important in UX Research?
Aug 2021
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Lena Emara.
Meet Lena: From Clinical Therapist to Product Designer at Twitter
Aug 2021
Success Stories
A headshot of Carly Schonberg.
Meet Carly: From Graphic Designer to Senior UI Designer at Bevy
Aug 2021
Success Stories
An illustration of a womxn using a laptop.
Notion Tips: How to Organize Your Design Sprints
Jul 2021
Software Tools
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Meet the Designlab Student Life Committee
Jul 2021
Designlab News
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Proud To Be Me Self Portrait Design Challenge
Jul 2021
Designlab News
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How to Start and Scale Rapid Testing [Maze Webinar]
Jul 2021
Webinars
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Data-Driven UX Design with Stitch Fix's Director of Product Design
Jul 2021
Webinars
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Adobe XD UX Bootcamp Creative Jam with NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Jun 2021
Designlab News
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How to Be a Better Listener: From the UX Research Lab to the Dinner Table
Jun 2021
Webinars
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What’s New at Designlab? [June 2021]
Jun 2021
Designlab News
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Mental Health Design Challenge Finalists
Jun 2021
Designlab News
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A Career Conversation with Group Design Director Marc Cassata
Jun 2021
Webinars
A headshot of El Bernatovicz.
Meet El: From Administrative Assistant to UX Designer at McGraw Hill
Jun 2021
Success Stories
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Thoughts on Inclusive & Diverse Design from an I&D Lead [Industry Voices]
Jun 2021
Webinars
Illustration of a human listening to headphones.
Top Mental Health Apps & Resources for UX Designers
May 2021
UX/UI Design
An illustration of a hand holding a smart phone with the app Moonai on-screen.
UX Academy Alumni Spotlight With Helena Rodemann Rios, Co-Founder of Moonai
May 2021
Success Stories
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Tips For Creatives From a Certified Holistic Nutritionist on Managing Daily Stress
May 2021
Webinars
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UX Academy Alumni Spotlight With Mary Cornfield, Co-Founder of Capitan
May 2021
Webinars
A headshot of Rachel Bandarenko.
Meet Rachel: From Business Development to VP of Creative Services at McVeigh Global
May 2021
Success Stories
A photo of Tiffany Taylor, a self-taught product designer.
Industry Spotlight: Tiffany Taylor, Senior Product Designer at Netflix
Apr 2021
Webinars
An illustration of a healthcare professional looking at an ipad.
What Opportunities Do You See For UX Design?
Apr 2021
UX/UI Design
An illustration of a womxn with long orange hair covered in UX elements.
7 Service Design Practices To Improve Your UX Design
Apr 2021
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Mary Schwab.
Meet Mary: From Digital Marketer to UX Researcher at National Geographic Learning
Apr 2021
Success Stories
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Why You Don't Need to Work in Tech to Launch Your UX Design Career
Apr 2021
Career
An illustration of three hands holding mobile devices.
6 Tips for Rapid, Remote Testing During the Design Process
Apr 2021
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Hazel Unger.
Meet Hazel: From International Educator to UX Researcher
Apr 2021
Success Stories
An illustration of a megaphone and a sheet of paper with check marks and scribbles.
What’s New at Designlab? [April 2021]
Apr 2021
Designlab News
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Mentor Spotlight: Cassandra Cappello, Product Design Lead at TouchBistro
Apr 2021
Mentoring
An illustration of a womxn holding a key.
15 Organizations for Women in Tech [Women’s History Month]
Mar 2021
Career
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Words of Wisdom from Women in Tech
Mar 2021
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Kim Ho on a light blue background.
Mentor Spotlight: Kim Ho, Product Designer at Netflix
Mar 2021
Mentoring
An illustration of people thinking.
How to Network Effectively as a UX Designer
Mar 2021
Career
A headshot of Katarina Loughlin on an orange background.
Mentor Spotlight: Katarina Loughlin, Senior UX Designer at Audible
Mar 2021
Mentoring
A photo of Robbin Arcega, a UX designer
UX Academy Alumni Spotlight With Robbin Arcega [Meet the Team]
Mar 2021
Webinars
A headshot of Courtney Leonard on a light blue background.
Mentor Spotlight: Courtney Leonard, Product Designer at Apple Podcasts
Mar 2021
Mentoring
A headshot of Gina Yu.
Meet Gina: From Storyteller to UX/UI Designer at EdTech Company Pear Deck
Mar 2021
Success Stories
A headshot of Karen Chang.
Meet Karen: From Creative Strategist to UX Designer at Konrad Group
Mar 2021
Success Stories
A headshot of Van Galasso.
Meet Van: From Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to UX Design Researcher at IBM
Mar 2021
Success Stories
A headshot of Isaiah “Ike” Robinson.
Meet Isaiah: From Project Manager to UX Designer at Amtrak
Feb 2021
Success Stories
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How to Prepare for a UX/UI Design Bootcamp [UX Academy]
Feb 2021
UX/UI Design
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Tips for Crafting an Effective Design Portfolio
Feb 2021
Webinars
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A Peek Into the Minds of Recruiters [Meet the Team]
Feb 2021
Webinars
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2021 UX/UI Design Trends
Jan 2021
UX/UI Design
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Communicate Your Design Work Like a Pro [Overflow Webinar]
Jan 2021
Webinars
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How Rapid Testing Accelerates Growth [Maze Webinar]
Jan 2021
Webinars
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How to Reboot Your UX/UI Design Job Search in 2021
Jan 2021
Career
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How Product Designers and Developers Work Together [Meet the Designlab Team]
Jan 2021
Webinars
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The Value of Copywork in Learning UI Design
Jan 2021
UX/UI Design
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Designlab Year in Review: 2020 [Infographic]
Jan 2021
Designlab News
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3 Ways to Help You Develop an Eye for Design
Dec 2020
UX/UI Design
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How a Great Mentor Match Can Boost Your UI/UX Design Learning Journey
Dec 2020
Mentoring
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8 Lessons I Learned in UX Academy Foundations
Dec 2020
UX/UI Design
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Video: Everything to Know About Auto Layout in Figma
Dec 2020
Webinars
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UX Academy Foundations: Our New UI/UX Design Course
Dec 2020
Designlab News
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Top Tips from UI/UX Design Mentors for Aspiring UX Designers
Nov 2020
Mentoring
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2020 Holiday Gift Guide - UI/UX Designers And Creatives
Nov 2020
UX/UI Design
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How to Become a Top UI/UX Design Mentor
Nov 2020
Mentoring
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Video: Everything to Know About Variants in Figma
Nov 2020
Webinars
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Mentor Spotlight: John Isaac, Full-Time Design Mentor
Nov 2020
Mentoring
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Mentor Spotlight: Olga Apolinarska, UX Designer at CBT Nuggets
Nov 2020
Mentoring
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Mentor Spotlight: Igor Dinuzzi, Senior Communication Designer at Toptal
Nov 2020
Mentoring
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Mentor Spotlight: Mariana Amat, UX Researcher
Nov 2020
Mentoring
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Meet Jeanmarie: From Educator to UX Designer at Code For America
Nov 2020
Success Stories
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Space Travel Design Challenge Winners
Oct 2020
Designlab News
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Your Future In UX Starts Here Event Recap
Oct 2020
Software Tools
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Video: Zoë Björnson's UX Academy Alumni Story
Oct 2020
Webinars
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Video: Everything to Know About Typography in Figma
Oct 2020
Webinars
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Video: Everything to Know About Grids in Figma
Oct 2020
Webinars
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Video: Adobe XD for the Win
Oct 2020
Webinars
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Product Update: September 2020
Sep 2020
Designlab News
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Video: Everything to Know About Color in Figma
Sep 2020
Webinars
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Video: What the Heck is a Hackathon?
Sep 2020
Webinars
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Video: UX Academy Alumni Panel
Sep 2020
Webinars
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Announcing the Diversify Design Scholarship
Aug 2020
Designlab News
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4 Fast Ways to Level up Your Typography Game
Aug 2020
UX/UI Design
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Product Update: August 2020
Aug 2020
Designlab News
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20 Typography Terms You Need to Know
Aug 2020
UX/UI Design
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Video: The Absolute Basics of Designing with Figma
Aug 2020
Webinars
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Meet Jason: From Digital Marketer to Lead Product Designer at Blueprint
Aug 2020
Success Stories
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How to Finance Your UX/UI Bootcamp Through Climb Credit
Aug 2020
Designlab News
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Meet Emily: From Salesperson to UX Designer at Amazon
Jul 2020
Success Stories
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How to Write a Good Cold Email for Job Applications
Jul 2020
Career
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How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions
Jul 2020
Career
A headshot of Nicole Lloyd.
Meet Nicole: From Photo & Video Producer to Product Designer at Funsize
Jul 2020
Success Stories
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How to Make Your First GIF with Photoshop
Jul 2020
Software Tools
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How to Write a Strong UX Design Resume
Jul 2020
Career
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Unmasking Myths of Creativity
Jul 2020
Career
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Video: AMA with Paul Kim, Product Designer at Dropbox
Jul 2020
Webinars
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UI Designer Or UX Designer: Which Career Is Best
Jul 2020
Career
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Meet Our Team: Mandy Kerr, Director of People Ops
Jul 2020
Designlab News
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Video: Intro to Maze for Remote User Research at Scale
Jul 2020
Webinars
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Meet Sara: From Special Educator to UX Designer at Voiceitt
Jun 2020
Success Stories
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Video: How to Design for Resilience
Jun 2020
Webinars
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Video: How to Use Animations in Webflow
Jun 2020
Webinars
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Video: UX Animation Tools & What They're Used For
Jun 2020
Software Tools
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Video: Fitting Animation into Your UX Design Strategy
Jun 2020
Webinars
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Designlab Update: Black Lives Matter
Jun 2020
Designlab News
A headshot of Rachel Carton.
Meet Rachel: From Teacher to UX Designer at Microsoft
Jun 2020
Success Stories
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How To Create Animations In Figma
Jun 2020
Software Tools
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Meet Our Team: Daniel Shapiro, Co-Founder & CTO
May 2020
Designlab News
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Video: Prototyping in Adobe XD
May 2020
Webinars
A headshot of Poojah Shah.
Meet Pooja: From Architect to UX/UI Designer at ComeOn
May 2020
Success Stories
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How to Run a Remote Usability Test [Video]
May 2020
Webinars
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8 Steps to Being an Effective Listener
May 2020
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Erik Gartzke.
Meet Erik: From Enterprise IT Administrator to UX Designer at SpaceCAMP
May 2020
Success Stories
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Video: Adobe XD Design at the Speed of Thought
May 2020
Webinars
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Tips for Designers During the 2020 Lockdown
Apr 2020
UX/UI Design
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Video: Tips for Working Remotely as a UX Designer
Apr 2020
Career
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What Radical Candor Is and How to Use It In Your Relationships
Apr 2020
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Alvin Kuang.
Meet Alvin: From Software Engineer to Product Designer at Glassdoor
Apr 2020
Success Stories
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Video: Which UX/UI Design Tool Should You Use In 2020?
Apr 2020
Software Tools
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Top 10 Free Zoom Virtual Backgrounds
Apr 2020
UX/UI Design
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30 UX Design Resources You Should Know About
Apr 2020
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Jana Yung.
Meet Jana: From Executive Assistant to Product Designer
Mar 2020
Success Stories
A headshot of Sol Degl'innocenti on the banks of a waterway surrounded by boats, bikes, and buildings.
Mentor Spotlight: Sol Degl’innocenti, Service Design Strategist at Chamonix
Mar 2020
Mentoring
A headshot of Nicole Tanoue.
Meet Nicole: From Marketing Manager to Product Designer at Cvent
Mar 2020
Success Stories
A headshot of Cassandra Cappello surrounded by green trees and grass.
Mentor Spotlight: Cassandra Cappello, Senior Product Designer
Mar 2020
Mentoring
A headshot of Harish Venkatesan.
Meet Our Team: Harish Venkatesan, Co-Founder & CEO
Mar 2020
Designlab News
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12 Tips To Avoid A Generic UX Design Portfolio
Mar 2020
Career
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Video: How To Build Your Design Portfolio In Webflow
Mar 2020
Webinars
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Growth Ladders: How to Apply User-Centered Design in HR
Mar 2020
Designlab News
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The Creative Process: 7 Ways To Spark Good Ideas
Mar 2020
UX/UI Design
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Mentor Spotlight: Anthony Faria, Design Director & Visiting Lecturer at Pratt Institute
Feb 2020
Mentoring
A headshot of Rachel Pleet.
Meet Rachel: From HR & Operations to UX/UI Designer at Seperia
Feb 2020
Success Stories
An illustration of people sitting around the world, working on UX design projects.
Design For Good: What It Is & How To Get Started
Feb 2020
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Ayesha Khan.
Meet Ayesha: From Real Estate to UX/UI Design
Feb 2020
Success Stories
A headshot of Justin Hanson sitting on a desk in front of a white wall.
Mentor Spotlight: Justin Hanson, Sr. Product Designer at Classy
Feb 2020
Mentoring
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20 Of The Best Design Conferences To Attend in 2020
Feb 2020
UX/UI Design
A headshot of George Visan overlooking mountains and the sunset.
Mentor Spotlight: George Visan, Product Designer at Neo Financial
Jan 2020
Mentoring
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How To Increase Work-Life Balance In Your Remote Role
Jan 2020
UX/UI Design
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4 Tips To Make It Past The First Hiring Round
Jan 2020
Career
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How To Set SMART Goals For Your Career
Jan 2020
Career
A headshot of Judy Gottlieb.
Meet Judy: From Regulatory Reporting to UX/UI Designer
Jan 2020
Success Stories
A headshot of Hannah Cunningham.
Meet Hannah: From Marketing to Product Designer at Royal Caribbean Cruises
Jan 2020
Success Stories
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10 Design Documentaries You Should Watch This Holiday Season
Dec 2019
UX/UI Design
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How To Explain UX Design To Your Family This Holiday Season
Dec 2019
UX/UI Design
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Video: Product Design Workshop with Kieran Black
Dec 2019
Webinars
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a New Designer
Dec 2019
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Grace Montgomery.
Meet Grace: From Montessori Educator To UX Researcher
Dec 2019
Success Stories
A headshot of Sivan Kluger.
Meet Sivan: From Stay-at-Home Mom to UX Architect at Rexel
Dec 2019
Success Stories
A headshot of Carlos Castro.
Meet Carlos: From Insurance Broker to UX Designer at American Express
Dec 2019
Success Stories
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2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Designers
Nov 2019
UX/UI Design
The words
6 Tips From Hired For Landing Your Dream Design Job
Nov 2019
Designlab News
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How To Ask For Design Feedback | 10 Top Tips
Nov 2019
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Stefanie Thorpe.
Meet Stefanie: From Fashion Merchandising to Experience Designer at VMLY&R
Nov 2019
Success Stories
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15 Things to Consider Before Switching to a Career in Design
Oct 2019
Career
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How to Plan a Team Retreat That Is Unforgettable
Oct 2019
UX/UI Design
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Fonts and Fake News: Tackling Disinformation with Disfluent Typography
Oct 2019
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Heather O’Neal.
Meet Heather: From Graphic Design to UX Design at Zimmerman Advertising
Oct 2019
Success Stories
A headshot of Sean Kelly.
Meet Sean: From Hospitality to UX Designer at Gorilla Group
Oct 2019
Success Stories
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A Tour Of What’s New In Career Services v3
Oct 2019
Designlab News
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Announcing Career Services v3 for UX Academy Graduates
Oct 2019
Designlab News
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Why UX Design Is A Perfect Career For Architects
Oct 2019
Career
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How to Leverage Your Experience for a Career Switch to UX Design
Oct 2019
Career
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Why You Should Use Storytelling In UX Portfolio Presentations
Oct 2019
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Jess Nelson.
Mentor Spotlight: Jess Nelson, Design Lead at Eventbrite
Sep 2019
Mentoring
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8 Ways To Get The Most Out Of A Designlab Course
Jul 2019
Designlab News
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6 Tips For Self-Care as a Remote UX Designer
Jul 2019
UX/UI Design
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UX Academy Students Hang Out With Dribbble!
Jun 2019
Designlab News
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17 Digital Nomad Hacks For Remote Work On The Road
Jun 2019
UX/UI Design
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Welcoming the Korinna Cohort to UX Academy
Jun 2019
Designlab News
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Mentor Spotlight: JJ Moi, Design Partner at Prime Movers Lab
May 2019
Mentoring
The underground logo: a red circle, with the text
Welcoming the Johnston Cohort to UX Academy
May 2019
Designlab News
An illustration of a government building with columns made of red colored pencils.
Radical Help: Governments Desperately Need Designers
Apr 2019
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Erika Harano.
Mentor Spotlight: Erika Harano, Freelance Designer & Educator
Apr 2019
Mentoring
A photo of hand sketched interface wireframes.
UX Design Glossary | Key UX Terms
Apr 2019
UX/UI Design
A photo of Maria Jennings.
Learn UX Design—Q+A With Maria Jennings
Apr 2019
UX/UI Design
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Welcoming the Industria Cohort to UX Academy
Apr 2019
Designlab News
A headshot of Kurt Yalcin.
Mentor Spotlight: Kurt Yalcin, Senior UX Researcher at FutureFuel
Mar 2019
Mentoring
A headshot of Patrick Multani in front of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Mentor Spotlight: Patrick Multani, Lead Designer at Designlab
Feb 2019
Mentoring
An illustration of a rainbow hand holding a pencil.
Black, White, and Rainbows: A Brief History of LGBTQ+ Design
Feb 2019
UX/UI Design
An illustration of a woman looking into a computer screen, wearing headphones, with sticky notes and a framed photo on the wall.
10 Visual Design Best Practices For Beginners
Feb 2019
UX/UI Design
An
Welcoming the Helvetica Cohort
Jan 2019
Designlab News
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Why UX & Product Design Careers Are Perfect For Millennials
Jan 2019
Career
An apple with rainbow lines within it, and the text
Welcoming the Garamond Cohort
Jan 2019
Designlab News
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Infographic: Designlab’s 2018 In Review!
Dec 2018
Designlab News
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Inclusive And Accessible User Interface Design Tips
Dec 2018
UX/UI Design
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Welcoming the Futura Cohort
Dec 2018
Designlab News
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10 Tips For Staying Happy And Productive As A Digital Nomad
Nov 2018
UX/UI Design
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Parties, Planning, and Pool: Designlab’s Fall 2018 Team Retreat!
Nov 2018
Designlab News
A headshot of Diana Glozman.
Starting Out In The Design Industry
Oct 2018
Success Stories
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Welcoming the Eaves Cohort
Oct 2018
Designlab News
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Our New Help Center Is Now Open!
Oct 2018
Designlab News
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5 Lessons We Took From Redesigning Designlab’s Help Center
Oct 2018
UX/UI Design
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4 Figma Tips For Design Prototyping Like A Pro
Oct 2018
Software Tools
A profile photo of Ezra Lamb.
Everyday Creativity: Tech and Textiles with Ezra Lamb
Oct 2018
UX/UI Design
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17 Ways The New Design 101 Will Help You Master Design
Oct 2018
Designlab News
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Now Launching: The New Design 101
Oct 2018
Designlab News
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4 Top Tips for Rapid Prototyping In Design Sprints
Sep 2018
UX/UI Design
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Welcoming the Doves Cohort
Sep 2018
Designlab News
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“Collaboration is Critical”—Meet Intrepid, Designlab Hiring Partner
Sep 2018
Designlab News
An illustration of 3 UX design icons.
UX Academy: September 2018 Updates
Sep 2018
Designlab News
A headshot of Carmen Plumb.
The Magic Of A Mentor: How Carmen Learned To Excel In Branding and Identity Design
Sep 2018
Success Stories
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Everyday Creativity: Alban Thiery’s Collages of Manchester
Aug 2018
UX/UI Design
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Welcoming the Clarendon Cohort
Aug 2018
Designlab News
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7 Ways You’re Already A Designer (But Just Didn’t Know It)
Aug 2018
UX/UI Design
An illustration of someone giving feedback.
Case Study: How Feedback And Iteration Can Improve Your Design Work
Aug 2018
UX/UI Design
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Welcoming the Bodoni Cohort
Jul 2018
Designlab News
A headshot of Robbin Arcega.
Starting Point: The Bumpy Road to My Design Career (Abridged)
Jul 2018
Success Stories
An illustration with many UX-related icons and the text
Welcoming the Avant Garde Cohort
Jul 2018
Designlab News
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The History (and Future) of Design Collaboration
Jul 2018
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Olga Bolshchikova.
“They said it was too late for me”: How Olga Switched Careers at 50
Jul 2018
Success Stories
An illustration of 3 mobile app screens, with a hand pointing to one.
Launching Figma 101!
Jun 2018
Designlab News
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June 2018 Community Event Report—from Loosie’s, NYC!
Jun 2018
Designlab News
An illustration of a sketch of people with their headphones on discussing design feedback.
UX Design Group Crits: A Primer. Part 4: Great Expectations
Jun 2018
Designlab News
An illustration of a megaphone.
Microcopy 101: How To Write For Successful Products
Jun 2018
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Michelle Lin.
Mentor Spotlight: Michelle Lin, Product Designer at Reddit
Jun 2018
Mentoring
An illustration of a sketch of people with their headphones on discussing design feedback.
UX Design Group Crits: A Primer. Part 3: A Handy List of Questions
May 2018
Designlab News
An illustration of a sketch of people with their headphones on discussing design feedback.
UX Design Group Crits: A Primer. Part 2: Facilitator Responsibilities and You
May 2018
Designlab News
A headshot of Rick Veronese.
5 Things I Learned From Becoming A Full-Time UX/UI Designer
May 2018
Success Stories
An illustration of a sketch of people with their headphones on discussing design feedback.
UX Design Group Crits: A Primer. Part 1: #goals
May 2018
Designlab News
An illustration of a paintbrush, a pencil, and a crayon.
How To Use Adobe Illustrator's Image Trace Function
Apr 2018
Software Tools
An illustration of dotted red and blue lines.
Difference Between Service Design And UX Design
Apr 2018
UX/UI Design
An illustration of two people standing in front of UX design mockups.
Introducing UX Academy Financing Options, in Partnership with Climb Credit
Apr 2018
Designlab News
An image of a brutalism design.
The Dada Movement: 5 Lessons For Today’s Designers
Mar 2018
UX/UI Design
An illustration of an image which has mountains and the sun on it.
Launching Photoshop 101!
Mar 2018
Designlab News
A photo of an enter sign.
10 Designers To Follow This Black History Month
Feb 2018
UX/UI Design
Line illustration of a white outlined heart against a red background.
Draw a Heart in Sketch Using Only 2 Vector Points
Feb 2018
Software Tools
An illustration of colorful mobile screens in an ascending order going up in levels.
11 Tips For Designing High-Converting Landing Pages
Feb 2018
UX/UI Design
An illustration of a mother holding a baby.
Is UX Design A Good Career Fit for Working Mothers?
Feb 2018
Career
An illustration of a web display screen.
Check out these amazing projects by Design 101 students
Jan 2018
Designlab News
An illustration of a sunset and hills with the logos of Facebook, Apple, and Twitter in the hills.
3 Product Design Predictions for 2018
Jan 2018
UX/UI Design
An illustration of an asterisk and an exclamation point.
Why you need to learn the difference between urgency and importance
Jan 2018
UX/UI Design
A screenshot of the Hawaii false alert notification from a mobile device.
The Hawaii false alert wasn’t user error—it was a failure of design
Jan 2018
UX/UI Design
An illustration of two people giving feedback on a design.
17 Principles For Giving Highly Valuable Design Feedback
Jan 2018
UX/UI Design
An image of Elliott Davidson sitting, looking at his laptop, and smiling.
How Having A Mentor Made A Difference For This Design 101 Student
Jan 2018
Designlab News
An illustration of UX design related icons.
Who Needs The New Year? Why Today Is Always The Best Time To Make A Change
Dec 2017
Career
An illustration of two people looking out of a heart shaped window.
Happy Holidays! Here's 2017 In Review
Dec 2017
UX/UI Design
An illustration of the outline of 3 UX design mockups, on a yellow diamond background.
Launching Sketch 101!
Dec 2017
Designlab News
A headshot of Emily Ho.
Meet Emily: "I'm a habitual quitter–completing UX Academy is a first for me"
Dec 2017
Success Stories
An old fashioned illustration of a bunch of people in a grocery store.
How The Thanksgiving Covers Of These 3 Magazines Show 110 Years of Social Change
Nov 2017
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Thomas Lei.
Meet Thomas: From IP Attorney To UX Designer at Bleacher Report
Nov 2017
Success Stories
An illustration of someone sitting at a desk.
How a mentor can help you master design faster
Nov 2017
Career
An illustration of a question mark with a shadow.
How Do Designers Overcome Creative Block?
Nov 2017
UX/UI Design
An illustration with randomized design elements.
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming A Designer Without Going To Design School
Nov 2017
UX/UI Design
An illustration of two people looking at a mobile device.
Halloween special: the tricks and treats of UX design
Oct 2017
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Halie Homan.
How Halie Overcame The Fear And Became A UX Designer At Vacasa
Oct 2017
Success Stories
An illustration of a piece of paper with the words: 12 writing tips for non-writers.
12 Writing Tips For UX/UI Designers
Oct 2017
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Michael Rispoli.
How Michael Aced UX Academy And Created Cause Of A Kind Apparel Company
Oct 2017
Success Stories
An illustration of an arrow.
Am I Too Old To Switch Careers?
Sep 2017
Career
An illustrated quote by Lindon Leader.
15 More Quotes To Inspire UX Designers
Sep 2017
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Kiruthika Mani.
Meet Kiruthika: From Graphic Designer in India to UI Designer at Tadaweb
Sep 2017
Success Stories
An illustration of an apple mobile device using AR.
What does the iPhone X’s AR engine mean for UX Designers?
Sep 2017
UX/UI Design
An illustration of a cat playing a toy piano.
11 Certain Signs You’re Ready For A New Career
Sep 2017
Career
A headshot of Glenn Ryan.
How Glenn Pivoted From Software Engineer to UX Designer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Sep 2017
Success Stories
An illustration of a pistol shooting a pencile.
The Designlab Digest–August 2017
Aug 2017
Designlab News
An imaginative illustration of a stick figure reading a book.
12 Beginners Books To Get You Started In Design
Aug 2017
UX/UI Design
A headshot of Zach Fichman-Klein.
“I dreamt of creating something out of nothing”: How Zach unlocked his potential with UX Academy
Aug 2017
Success Stories
A headshot of Molly Hellmuth.
How Molly Went From UX Academy To Founder Of Quanti Design
Aug 2017
Success Stories
An image of various styles of sketching.
The Picasso You Didn’t Know: Pablo Picasso’s Illustration and Design Work
Jul 2017
UX/UI Design
An illustration of a red notification icon against a blue background.
Are Notifications A Dark Pattern?
Jul 2017
UX/UI Design
An illustration of a candle with roots like a tree
Great Design Thinkers: Frank Chimero on The Shape Of Design
Jul 2017
UX/UI Design
An illustration of typography.
The Designlab Digest–July 2017
Jul 2017
Designlab News
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UX Academy: A Week In The Life
Jul 2017
Designlab News
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Introducing Course Rubric and Project Approvals
Jun 2017
Designlab News
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Great Design Thinkers: Tim Brown on Design Thinking
Jun 2017
UX/UI Design
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Watch John Berger’s Amazing “Ways Of Seeing”
Jun 2017
UX/UI Design
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7 Must-See TED Talks For Designers
Jun 2017
UX/UI Design
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The Designlab Digest–June 2017
Jun 2017
Designlab News
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Meet Anna: From Pharmacy Manager to Visual Designer at Centric Digital
Jun 2017
Success Stories
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How To Get Started In User Interface (UI) Design
May 2017
UX/UI Design
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From MS-DOS to Material Design: A Brief History of User Interfaces
May 2017
UX/UI Design
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15 Quotes To Inspire UX Designers
May 2017
UX/UI Design
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Introducing the Norman Cohort of UX Academy
May 2017
Designlab News
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Our Favorite Rebrands Of 2017 (So Far)
May 2017
UX/UI Design
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The Designlab Digest–May 2017
May 2017
Designlab News
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11 Tips For Building Great Color Palettes
May 2017
UX/UI Design
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Meet Puja: From Pharmacy School to UX/UI Designer at Life Fitness
May 2017
Success Stories
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7 Reasons We Love Hayao Miyazaki—Introducing the UXA Miyazaki Cohort
Apr 2017
Designlab News
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Introducing the New UX Academy
Apr 2017
Designlab News
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5 Ways To Create A Winning UX Academy Application
Apr 2017
Designlab News
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10 Ways To Excel In A UX Bootcamp—Even With A Full-Time Job
Apr 2017
UX/UI Design
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“But will I get a job at the end of it?”—Introducing Career Services at Designlab
Apr 2017
Designlab News
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The Designlab Digest–April 2017
Apr 2017
Designlab News
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Meet Stanford: From Marketer to UX/UI Designer at RainFocus
Apr 2017
Success Stories
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Where will UX design be in 5 years? 5 Predictions
Apr 2017
UX/UI Design
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Meet Lisa: From English Teacher to UX/UI Developer at Dell
Mar 2017
Success Stories
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Sketch Tips To Maximize Your Productivity—Part 4: Symbols
Mar 2017
Software Tools
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7 Ways Roy Lichtenstein Inspires Us—Introducing the UXA Lichtenstein Cohort
Mar 2017
Designlab News
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Meet Rachee: From Web Designer To Product Designer at Eved
Feb 2017
Success Stories
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Netflix’s Abstract: The 3 Must-See Episodes
Feb 2017
UX/UI Design
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9 Ways Projects Will Make You Love Learning Design
Feb 2017
Designlab News
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7 Things We Love About Susan Kare—Introducing the Kare Cohort
Feb 2017
Designlab News
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The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started In Sketch (With Free 99-Point Cheat Sheet)
Jan 2017
Software Tools
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Sketch Tips To Maximize Your Productivity—Part 3: Composition, Light, and Shadow
Jan 2017
Software Tools
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What Is Designlab’s Mission?
Jan 2017
Designlab News
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7 Inspiring Facts About Nicolas Jenson—Introducing the Jenson Cohort
Jan 2017
Designlab News
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12 Days of UXmas: Day 12—Iterate, and take stock
Jan 2017
Software Tools
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12 Days of UXmas: Day 11—User Testing
Jan 2017
UX/UI Design
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12 Days of UXmas: Day 10—Prototyping
Jan 2017
UX/UI Design
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12 Days of UXmas: Day 9—Sketching
Jan 2017
UX/UI Design
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12 Days of UXmas: Day 8—Sitemap & User Flow
Jan 2017
UX/UI Design
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The Gift Economy and What it Means for Designers
Jan 2017
UX/UI Design
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12 Days of UXmas: Day 7—Brainstorming
Jan 2017
UX/UI Design
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12 Days of UXmas: Day 6—Point of View Statements
Dec 2016
UX/UI Design
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12 Days of UXmas: Day 5—Map Out Scenarios
Dec 2016
UX/UI Design
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12 Days of UXmas: Day 4—Outline Some User Personas
Dec 2016
UX/UI Design
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12 Days of UXmas: Day 3—Create an Affinity Diagram
Dec 2016
UX/UI Design
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12 Days of UXmas: Day 2—Make a Research Plan
Dec 2016
UX/UI Design
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12 Days of UXmas: Day 1—Choose a Project
Dec 2016
UX/UI Design
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Are You Ready For 12 Days Of UXmas?
Dec 2016
UX/UI Design
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Meet Jonathan: Upskilling With UX Academy
Dec 2016
Success Stories
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3 Obsolete 1990s UX Design Classics That We Love
Dec 2016
UX/UI Design
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Sketch Tips To Maximize Your Productivity—Part 2: Editing And Exporting In Sketch
Dec 2016
Software Tools
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9 Reasons Jony Ive Inspires Us—Introducing The Ive Cohort
Dec 2016
Designlab News
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Meet Tracy: From Graphic Design to UI & UX Design
Nov 2016
Success Stories
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Designing The Student-To-Mentor Feedback Process At Designlab
Nov 2016
Designlab News
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Sketch Tips To Maximize Your Productivity—Part 1: Getting Started In Sketch
Nov 2016
Software Tools
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9 Reasons We Love Zaha Hadid—Introducing the UX Academy Hadid Cohort
Nov 2016
Designlab News
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Meet Peter: From Marketer To UI Designer At Adidas
Nov 2016
Success Stories
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Introducing the Gray Cohort of UX Academy
Oct 2016
Designlab News
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Meet Sammy: From Biosciences Into UX Design
Oct 2016
Success Stories
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Introducing the Fuller Cohort of UX Academy
Oct 2016
Designlab News
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Upcoming Updates to Group Hangouts
Oct 2016
Designlab News
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Getting Started in UX Design
Oct 2016
UX/UI Design
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Bauhaus School: Five Lessons For Today’s Designers
Oct 2016
UX/UI Design
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How To Give And Receive Design Critique Well
Sep 2016
UX/UI Design
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How To Get Hired: I, X, And T-Shaped Persons
Sep 2016
Career
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From Management to UX Designer at Backbase: Meet Celeste North
Sep 2016
Success Stories
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Sketch vs Illustrator: Which One Should You Buy?
Sep 2016
Software Tools
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Why Design III: Your Growth Potential + Leadership
Aug 2016
Career
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Meet Wendy: From Customer Service to Product Designer at Microsoft
Aug 2016
Success Stories
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Why Design II: Problem Solving in New Ways
Aug 2016
Career
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Why Design I: Design is in Demand
Aug 2016
Career
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Meet Designlab Mentor Patrick Multani
Jul 2016
Mentoring
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Meet Marko, the self-taught freelancer
Jul 2016
Success Stories
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Designlab Course Interview: The Power of Mentors During a Career Switch
May 2016
Success Stories
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The Art of Critique
Apr 2016
UX/UI Design
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Aspiring Coder Christine Oskison Realizes Design is Her Language
Mar 2016
Career
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The History of 5 Well Known Icons
Mar 2016
UX/UI Design
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The Power of the Grid
Mar 2016
UX/UI Design
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Improving Process and Workflow
Feb 2016
Designlab News
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Engineer Alicia Jackson Gets Creative
Jan 2016
Designlab News
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Mentor Spotlight: Ryan Brock Helps Kickstart Your Design Career
Jan 2016
Mentoring
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Jesse Yowell Discovers Typography
Dec 2015
Designlab News
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Pattern Libraries: What They Are and Why You Need One
Nov 2015
UX/UI Design
You Might Be a Good Designer If...
You Might Be a Good Designer If...
Jun 2015
Career
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Founders Learning Design: Sandi MacPherson, Quibb
Apr 2015
Designlab News
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Why User Research Matters
Nov 2014
UX/UI Design
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Meet Dalton Mitchell, Programmer
Oct 2014
Designlab News
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Startup Essentials: You Should Be User Testing
Oct 2014
UX/UI Design
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From Seed to Story
Sep 2014
UX/UI Design
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Learning to Solve
Aug 2014
UX/UI Design
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How to Design a Great Landing Page
Jul 2013
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