Design Courses and Certifications

Wade McMaster

Kittl AI Just Leveled Up Graphic Design with Nano Banana

Explore Kittl's revolutionary Nano Banana AI feature for enhanced graphic design workflows, photo editing, and creative template customization in just 15 minutes.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Codex Community

Figma Website Design Tutorial 2025

Master Figma's latest 2025 features to build complete websites from scratch using auto layouts, components, and style guides, then seamlessly migrate designs to Wix Studio for publishing.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Y Combinator

Framer CEO Reviews Startup Websites - Design Review Session

Discover practical website design advice as Framer's CEO reviews startup sites, covering clear communication, effective animation use, and avoiding generic templates.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Design a 3D Printed Lampshade in Autodesk Fusion

Master parametric 3D lampshade design in Autodesk Fusion using revolve, shell, and pattern tools for robust, customizable models ready for 3D printing.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

DesignCourse

2026 Figma Crash Course - Brand and UI/UX Design

Master brand identity and UI/UX design in Figma by creating a complete fitness company project from logo to web interface with AI-assisted asset generation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AI Engineer

Your MCP Server is Bad - Agent-Native Product Design for Better AI Outcomes

Discover how to build effective MCP servers beyond simple REST wrappers using agent-native design principles focused on Discovery, Iteration, and Context for better AI outcomes.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

UNF Games

Level Design Secrets in Unreal Engine 5

Master level design principles in Unreal Engine 5, covering metrics, modeling tools, path creation, verticality, player comfort, and clarity. Learn to craft engaging game environments with practical tips and techniques.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

DesignCourse

Drawing Stuff in Figma - Graphic Design Crash Course

Explore vector-based drawing in Figma through 5 hands-on projects, mastering tools for creating icons, illustrations, and diverse graphic designs.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Envato Tuts+

Design in After Effects - Animate a Retro Poster

Learn to design and animate a retro poster in After Effects with professional designer Jess Riley. Master text layouts, gradients, cylinder effects, and motion design techniques for stunning visual creations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Devoxx

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Java API Design

Explore Java API design principles, examining effective practices, common pitfalls, and challenging aspects to enhance your development skills.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Devoxx

Revisiting Design Patterns after 20

Explore modern Java implementations of classic design patterns, showcasing how language improvements enhance Strategy, Visitor, Command, and more, through live code refactoring and practical examples.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Devoxx

Getting Started with Domain Driven Design Without Fighting the Wrong Battles

Discover strategic patterns in Domain Driven Design to understand and model your domain effectively, focusing on high-value approaches for smooth adoption and practical implementation.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Devoxx

Resiliency and Availability Design Patterns for the Cloud

Explore resilient cloud architecture patterns like graceful degradation, timeouts, and circuit breakers. Learn to embrace failure, enhance observability, and implement innovative techniques for robust software systems.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Devoxx

A Case for Outside-In Design

Explore outside-in software design to align architecture with business goals, enhancing agility and collaboration between product and technology teams.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GDC

Benefits of Missing Out - What Cyberpunk 2077 Taught Us About Non-Linear Level Design

Explore level design insights from Cyberpunk 2077, focusing on player reception, lessons learned, and techniques for creating rewarding branching paths while maintaining production efficiency.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk