Software Design Courses

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Lab-in-the-Loop De Novo Antibody Design - What Are We Missing From Machine Learning?

Explore lab-in-the-loop de novo antibody design, focusing on computational aspects. Discover generative modeling, computational oracles, and active learning in molecular systems research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Data-Driven Design for Energy Materials - IPAM at UCLA

Explore data-driven materials design for energy applications using supercomputing and quantum mechanics. Learn about The Materials Project's vast database and its impact on advancing materials research and innovation.

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

Design as a Driver of Change

Explore how designers can reshape the world through innovative vision, sustainability, and circular economy principles in this inspiring talk by experienced designer Massimo Imparato.

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

Envato Tuts+

How to Design a Vintage Travel Poster in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Learn to create a vintage "Visit Ireland" travel poster using Illustrator for crisp illustrations and Photoshop for authentic textures. Master gradient backgrounds, typography, and digital drawing techniques.

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

DesignCourse

Design a Highly Interactive Prototype with Figma & ProtoPie

Learn to create an interactive mobile app prototype using Figma and ProtoPie. This tutorial covers design elements like video backgrounds, navigation, menus, and slides for an engaging onboarding experience.

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

USENIX

Turning an Incident Report into a Design Issue with TLA+

Explore how modeling-driven techniques and TLA+ can enhance postmortem analysis, uncover root causes, and improve system design in distributed database architectures.

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

USENIX

Handover Communications in Software Operations - Findings from the Field

Explores attributes affecting engineer confidence in handover communications for software operations, based on research and interviews. Highlights importance of effective information transfer in various scenarios.

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

Design Computation Human

How to Fuel Your Creativity with AI Tools - Diffusion Models for Divergence and Convergence in Design

Explore AI-powered creativity using Midjourney for divergent and convergent design thinking. Learn to integrate AI tools into your artistic process and enhance visual creativity through practical examples and expert insights.

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

Design Computation Human

Data Disruption in Design - Strategies in Computational Design

Explore 7 strategies for leveraging data disruption in design, covering AI's impact, computational design, and the future of creative practices. Gain insights on adapting to technological changes in the design field.

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

Design Computation Human

A Critical Investigation of Digital Computing for Design - Onur Yuce Gun

Explore computational design's impact on creativity, aesthetics, and problem-solving in this critical investigation of digital tools for designers and architects.

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

Olivio Sarikas

Affinity Designer - Floating Island Tutorial - Beginner Vector Design

Create a floating island using basic vector shapes in Affinity Designer. Learn 3D-like effects, shape manipulation, and layering techniques to build imaginative landscapes and biomes.

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

Design Theory

Why a Great Design Portfolio Is Not Enough

Discover essential job-hunting strategies for industrial designers beyond portfolio creation. Learn about mindset, networking, humility, and creative approaches to stand out in the competitive design industry.

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

Pixologic ZBrush

ZBrush Guides - Creature Design - Pablo Muñoz Gómez - ZBrush 2021.7

Learn creature design in ZBrush with Pablo Muñoz Gómez. Master techniques for creating demons, monsters, and spirits using advanced tools and workflows in this comprehensive guide.

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

Pixologic ZBrush

ZBrush Masters - Hard Surface Design - SEB Character Concept - Nelson Tai

Learn hard surface design techniques for character concepts in ZBrush with Nelson Tai. Explore workflows, custom brushes, and Boolean details to create intricate 3D models for films and games.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

FlippedNormals

Easy Switching to Blender from Other 3D Software

Essential tips for transitioning to Blender: workflow, non-destructive techniques, UI navigation, addons, and key features. Streamline your switch from other 3D software with expert guidance.

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