Leland+ Content Library

BYU "Falling Short" Example Essay - Mental Health

An essay responding to the BYU application prompt about a time efforts fell short, sharing a personal story about overcoming mental health struggles.

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.

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.

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.

What is Design Strategy

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

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.

How to Research Potential Companies

Go beyond the website. Learn how to research companies effectively to ace your interviews and find a role that's the perfect fit.

Universal Design

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

User Journey Maps

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

UI Design

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

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.

Figma Community

Learn how to leverage the Figma Community to find free resources, plugins, and templates to streamline your workflow and level up your designs.

Figma Slides

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

Gestalt Principles

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.