AI tools like Cursor are expanding what’s possible for designers and non-developers. Instead of spending hours manually crafting prototypes, you can now build interactive prototypes in minutes. Whether you want to create a custom portfolio from scratch or build with components straight from your Figma design system, this course is a great fit for you!
Hey! I’m Elizabeth and I’ve been a design educator for 10 years. I grew up during the Neopets-era of the internet designing graphics and websites for fun. (Marquees were all the rage.) I never thought that my love for creating silly graphics with MS Paint could become a career.
When it was time for college, I decided to study computer science at UC Berkeley. (Go bears 🐻!) At the time, there wasn’t an official design program or specialty. Fortunately, I found a community of design-loving students on campus who were passionate about teaching and learning from each other.
During my sophomore year, I taught my first course “Intro to Illustrator & Photoshop”. I remember designing the curriculum from scratch by reading this giant textbook called “The Illustrator Bible” Although the first semester felt a little rough, I discovered a love for teaching and continued to teach design workshops and courses throughout my time in college.
After I graduated, I worked as a product designer for a few companies in education including Khan Academy and Primer. I learned a lot about the education system, read bell hooks for the 1st time, and designed tools for both teachers and students. You can learn more about my background on my website.
In March 2023, I decided to start an alternative design school called Design is a Party. I missed teaching and felt like I had something unique to say! Since then, I’ve launched a 2-course series on visual design, developed resources for portfolio building, and taught numerous workshops on design.
Additional Cursor fees may apply depending on your Cursor usage.
- 22 chapters of content with videos and documentation
- 7 portfolio-worthy projects
- Step-by-step tutorials
- Support and feedback through a Discord community
- Access forever
- Future updates to the course
- Certificate of completion
