Leland+ for Design

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.

Heuristic Evaluation

Learn how to conduct a heuristic evaluation to identify usability problems and improve your product's user experience with Nielsen's 10 principles.

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.

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.

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.

Universal Design

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

What is Design Strategy

Learn how to use design strategy to align user needs with business goals, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact.

Structuring your Figma Files

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

Gestalt Principles

Master the Gestalt Principles of perception to create powerful, intuitive, and visually harmonious designs that captivate and guide your users.

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.

Behavioral Interviews for UX Designers

Master the STAR method and ace your UX design interviews. Learn to tell compelling stories that showcase your skills and land the job.

Figma Slides

Learn to design stunning presentations and pitch decks using Figma. Ditch the boring templates and stand out with professional, custom slides.

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.

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.

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.

Prototyping

Learn the fundamentals of prototyping. This guide covers the different types and tools to help you test and iterate on your designs.

Whiteboarding Interviews for UX Designer

Master the art of whiteboarding interviews. This guide helps you prepare, structure your approach, and confidently solve design problems on the spot.

Typography

Master the fundamentals of typography to elevate your designs. Learn about font pairing, hierarchy, and creating readable, beautiful text.

Top UX Books for Designers

Dive into the must-read books for any UX designer. From classics to modern guides, build your knowledge and master the craft.