Last week, I joined a design masterclass led by some of the best minds in the industry. It didn’t just sharpen my Figma skills — it changed how I think about sharing work, using AI, and even spacing.
If you’re a designer (or want to be one), here are my 5 biggest takeaways — and how you can use them today.
1. From 0 to Influencer
One speaker started with a line that stuck with me: “The most important thing for designers is curiosity." That pulled me in
- He talked about owning your level — knowing your strengths, weaknesses, and what you truly love to design. That honesty is the foundation for growing your influence.
- His next big lesson: Share small, share often.
- Don’t disappear for months working on a huge project. Instead, post progress, drafts, and insights regularly. This keeps your audience engaged and builds trust.
- He also explained how everything is a format. If you understand formats — like how YouTube videos have an intro, content, and outro — you can reuse them and save mental energy.
- Finally, he shared his trickle system — a way to share ideas consistently and distribute them across multiple platforms so your audience grows everywhere, not just in one place.
2. Less Wires, More Logic
The next speaker opened with: “Less wires, more logic.” I was curious — what did that mean?
Through a live Figma demo, he showed how instead of building 10 screens with lots of wires, you can use one smart screen with 10 conditions. The secret?
- Group variables properly
- Use clear naming conventions
- Apply clean, logical design thinking
This not only saves time but makes handoffs with developers so much smoother.
3. Resources and Challenges
One speaker gave us a 30-day design challenge: learn, create, and share something every day.
He explained that design lives in three worlds: Agency, Service, and Product.
- Agencies give you variety and client exposure.
- Service companies let you solve specific problems for different industries.
- Product teams help you focus deeply on one solution until it’s refined to perfection.
He also dropped two must-read resources:
- The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
- growth.design’s case studies packed with examples like how LinkedIn uses notifications to tap into human psychology.
4. Designing for AI vs Designing with AI
Another speaker challenged us to think about “Designing for AI vs Designing with AI.”
He asked: What does future design collaboration look like with AI in the loop?
He broke it down:
- Craft effective text prompts with the right context, style, and specificity
- Use AI tools like Lovable, v0, and Readdy for wireframing
- Test and gather feedback with tools like Maze and Crazy Egg
In short — don’t fear AI. Use it as a creative partner.
5. Into the Space
Finally, we went into space — well, design space!
Through a live Figma demo, the speaker explained:
- How to handle spacing in corners
- The laws of spacing relationships (strong/strong vs weak/strong)
- Why you should never just “eyeball it” — use a proper spacing system!
- This might sound small, but smart spacing can make or break your UI.
Which one would you try first? Or do you have a design lesson of your own to share?
Thanks for reading — feel free to drop your favorite design insight in the comments!
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