AI is an incredible collaborator, but your judgment as a designer is still your greatest advantage. As new tools emerge every week, it's becoming increasingly important to know which create value, which create noise, when to use them, and how to direct them effectively. In this lesson, we'll explore why human judgment, taste, and decision-making are becoming even more valuable in the AI era.

If you're not keeping up with how AI is changing workflows and expectations across product teams, you risk falling behind in an industry that is rapidly evolving. Understanding these shifts now will help you stay competitive, work more effectively with cross-functional teams, and prepare for the changes already happening across design, product, and engineering.

AI has made it easier than ever to build and ship products quickly, but speed alone doesn’t create great products. As more teams rely on vibe coding, many products are being built without enough thought around the actual user experience, clarity, and flow. This lesson explores why intentional design and usability still matter in the AI era and what separates a successful product from a flop.

Design literacy is becoming a baseline skill for PMs and engineers. Thinking in flows and prototypes not only makes you a stronger teammate but also allows you to bridge the gap between idea, design, and implementation. This helps you and your team to move faster, reduce confusion, and avoid costly missteps.

February 18th Lightning Lesson

You don’t need to be a designer to make Figma work for you. Here are some quick tips for PMs and SWEs to utilize at work.

November 5th Lightning Lesson, Figma file, and slides

October 22nd talk at Brainstation NYC

Time to talk about anything on your mind! Career advice, portfolio, storytelling tips, people advice, anything.

A key resource in the Strategic Storytelling for Professional Interviews course

A visual way to you to prioritize your work!

The ability to leave a positive first impression is a valuable skill to have.

This recording of our Lightning Lesson [July 1] is a great resource to get you started!

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Most pitch workshops focus on your story. This one looks at the design. Learn how to structure your narrative, choose visuals that resonate, and design slides that feel as sophisticated as your ideas.

​AND! If you’re working on something new, you’ll have the rare chance to have your pitch deck reviewed LIVE. Industry professionals with backgrounds in tech and design at high-profile companies will share tailored feedback on how to elevate your presentation and give your ideas the best chance at raising.