If your teenager can use a laptop and has an eye for what looks good, they have everything they need to start.
Portfolio for Uni
This portfolio is relevant for applications to 14+ creative majors.
In-demand career
UI/UX and Product Design are among the most in-demand, best-paid creative careers available now and in the future.
AI relevance
Students donβt just learn software. They learn to think like designers β a skill that adapts as tools change.
How We Work On Projects
Design Thinking is a proven methodology used by leading companies like Apple, Google, Airbnb, and Spotify to build products that people love.
1
Understand the problem
We identify the key problems to solve through design.
2
Generate ideas
Ideas take shape through creative problem-solving workshops and rapid sketching.
3
learn design & AI tools
Crafting core elements and design.
1
Build a prototype
An interactive prototype brings the app to life.
2
Test with your frinds
Test the app it with real users and experience how it truly works.
2
Present
Develop public speaking skills and confidently communicate your project.
Fun, Safe, and Personalised Classes.
10 lessons, 60+ hours, online and offline sessions.
A beginner-friendly and inspiring course with no experience needed.
Elena Astakhova
Senior Product Designer, Author
Meet your tutor
7+ years of experience in Product design. Worked for Spark NZ, Mercury, and others. Founder of an art school and author of three books for fashion designers.
10 lessons program
mODULE 1: foundation
SESSIONS 1β3
Designer's Mindset, Understanding the User
Foundations of Design Thinking
"How Might We" framework
Define a target audience
Identify user needs
Creating Empathy Map
FIGMA foundations
Module 2: Ideation
SESSIONS 4β6
Mapping the user journey and low-fidelity design
Generate ideas
Draw lo-fedilety wireframes
Establish layout hierarchy Β·
Apply spacing principles
Module 3: Design
SESSIONS 7β9
High-fidelity design and prototype with Figma and AI tools.
Leverage generative AI tools
Build an interactive prototype
Test the experience end-to-end.
Module 4: Feedback and presentation
SESSIONS 10
Peer testing and presentation
Practise public speaking
Give and receive constructive feedback
Present design decisions confidently
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π 100% Online & Flexible π― Built Around Your Goals π₯ 1-on-1 Individual Attention πΌ Real-World Portfolio Projects π Direct Feedback Loop
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