# Designlab Learning

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/designlab-learning

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.trydesignlab.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.4M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 16, 2014)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Designlab Learning, Inc. is a leading provider of online courses and bootcamps focused on UI and UX design, empowering both novices and seasoned designers to enhance their skills and advance their careers.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Designlab Learning, Inc. specializes in providing online education in user interface and user experience design. The company has pivoted to focus on mentoring and hands-on learning experiences. Notably, its latest funding round was a Seed round in October 2017, where the company raised USD 0.6 mn. The founding team includes Daniel Shapiro, Divina Karmojono, Harish Venkatesan, Magdalena Czapiewska, Marcus Wilson, Milivoj ujevic, and Saad Ahmed, with Harish Venkatesan serving as the CEO.Designlab offers a comprehensive suite of online courses and bootcamps focused on UI and UX design, catering to both aspiring and experienced designers. The core product offerings include the UX Academy, which has been instrumental in launching careers in digital design for nearly a decade. This program typically begins with the UX Academy Foundations course aimed at building essential UI skills and familiarity with design tools before progressing to the full UX Academy curriculum. Additionally, Designlab provides a range of specialized courses covering advanced topics such as AI for UX Design, Advanced Figma, Data-Driven Design, and Usability & Accessibility. The company serves a diverse customer base, including individuals seeking to enhance their design skills, professionals aiming for career advancement, and organizations looking to upskill their teams. Designlab's programs are available globally, reaching customers in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Designlab generates revenue through a structured model involving course registrations and mentorship fees. Clients typically enroll in individual courses or comprehensive programs, with options to bundle multiple courses at a discounted rate. For instance, students may choose to participate in flagship offerings like the UX Academy or sign up for advanced courses tailored to specific skills. The pricing structure accommodates a range of budgets, with promotional discounts available for bundled courses, potentially allowing savings of up to USD 600. The business primarily operates on a direct-to-consumer basis, facilitating transactions through an online platform where users can select courses and receive mentorship support. This transactional model ensures a steady flow of revenue from both new students entering the programs and returning customers seeking additional training.Following the Seed funding round in October 2017, which raised USD 0.6 mn, Designlab plans to utilize these funds to enhance its course offerings and expand into new markets. The company is designing new specialized courses and will launch these offerings within the next year. Additionally, Designlab aims to target growth in Europe and parts of Asia by 2025, focusing on partnerships with local organizations to increase accessibility to their educational resources.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 16, 2014, $0.3M — Kima Ventures
- Seed, Aug 5, 2013, $0.1M — Techstars, Right Side Capital Management

## Investors

- Techstars (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techstars) — Seed
- Right Side Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/right-side-capital-management) — Seed
- Kima Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kima-ventures) — Seed