Leland+ Content Library

Example: How This Essay Got Me Into Stanford Med School

An accepted student reveals the powerful personal statement that helped them get into Stanford, and breaks down how you can use a unique hook to tell your own story.

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.

Structuring your Figma Files

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

Med School Personal Statement: Drexel University College of Medicine

An accepted medical school personal statement that explores how volunteering in Ecuador and a flu vaccine drive shaped the writer's view of healthcare.

Gestalt Principles

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

What is Design Strategy

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

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.

UI Design

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

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.

Crafting the 'Why UChicago' Law Essay

Read an accepted 'Why UChicago Law' optional essay. Learn how to explain your fit with a school and craft a compelling personal statement.

Resume Example: New Grad to McKinsey BA

Learn how to craft a winning resume for a full-time Business Analyst role at McKinsey. Highlight your projects, leadership, and accomplishments to stand out from the crowd!

GMAT Official Practice Test 1 Walkthrough - Quantitative Reasoning Section

A complete walkthrough of the Quantitative Reasoning section from GMAT Focus Official Practice Test 1. Learn strategies and math shortcuts to ace every question type.

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.

Impactful Interview Best Practices

Learn the dos and don'ts of a successful interview, from preparation to follow-up, to make sure you land the job.

Digital Accessibility

Learn the principles of digital accessibility and how to create inclusive designs that can be used and understood by all people, regardless of ability.

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.

Crafting a Resume That Wins Fletcher School Admissions

See the actual resume that got one student accepted into The Fletcher School at Tufts University.

Intro to using Figma

Learn the basics of Figma to start designing your own websites and apps. This guide covers the essential tools and features you need to know.

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.