Leland+ for Design

Intro to Design Systems

A beginner's guide to building, implementing, and maintaining a design system. Learn how to create consistency and scale your designs.

UX Research

Learn how to conduct effective UX research to understand users, validate ideas, and make data-driven decisions that lead to better products.

Requirements Gathering for UX Designers

Master the essential skills for gathering project requirements. Learn how to work with stakeholders to define project scope and create better products.

Responsive Design

Learn the principles of responsive design to create websites and apps that look and function perfectly on any device, from desktop to mobile.

Setting Up Context in Design Critiques

Learn how to set the stage for effective design critiques. Provide the right context to get actionable, constructive feedback and improve your designs.

User Journey Maps

Master the art of creating user journey maps to visualize the user experience, identify pain points, and design a better product.

Day in the Life of a Product Designer

Take a peek into the daily routine of a Product Designer. See how they balance meetings, design work, and cross-functional collaboration.

Measuring Success in UX

Learn how to define and measure success in UX. This guide covers key metrics and analytics to prove the value and impact of your design decisions.

Design Affordances

Learn what design affordances are and how to use them to create intuitive, user-friendly designs that guide people to interact with your product.

Systems Thinking in UX Design

Master systems thinking to design cohesive, scalable products. Learn to see the bigger picture and understand how every part of a design connects.

What is Market Research?

Learn the fundamentals of market research, including key methods and how to use data to make smart business decisions and gain a competitive edge.

UX Metrics

Learn the key metrics to evaluate the success of your designs. This guide shows you how to measure user behavior and prove your impact.

Pivoting to UX & From Adjacent Field

Make the switch to UX design. Learn how to leverage your existing skills from adjacent fields to build a portfolio and land a new role.

Structuring your Figma Files

Learn best practices for organizing your Figma files to improve collaboration, maintain consistency, and speed up your design workflow.

Resources for Design Students

Discover the best online tools, communities, and learning platforms to help you build your portfolio, master your craft, and launch your design career.

UI Design

Learn the core principles of UI design to create beautiful, intuitive, and user-friendly interfaces that captivate your audience and enhance UX.

Universal Design

Learn the seven principles of universal design to create products that are usable by everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background.

Dark UX Patterns

Learn to identify and avoid deceptive design practices. This guide helps UX designers create ethical user experiences that build trust, not frustration.

Grids

Learn how to use grids to create structured, professional, and visually consistent layouts. Master the foundation of great design.

UX Design Deliverables + Definitions

Learn about the key deliverables in the UX design process—from personas to wireframes—and what they mean for your projects.