Events Hub

Our community members regularly host a wide range of talks covering industry trends, career growth, and more.

Browse upcoming live events and explore our archive of past sessions.

Designlab Talks

MON JAN 6 | 1PM ET

Advanced Courses Open House

Are you a designer interested in enrolling in one or more of our advanced courses in the New Year? With so many options available, it can sometimes be difficult to narrow down exactly which course(s) are best suited for you. Never fear! At our Advanced Courses Open House we’ll be giving a full overview of all our upcoming course launches, going over everything from curriculum, to course format, to past student case studies, and more!

TUES JAN 7 | 4PM ET

Generative AI Face-Off: A Comparison of the Top Image Generators

Discover the power and potential of generative AI tools in this interactive session! We’ll explore how leading platforms like Midjourney, Leonardo AI, Ideogram, and Visual Electric interpret similar prompts, revealing their unique strengths and ideal use cases. Designlab mentor and AI expert, Carolina de Bartolo will also share her expert tips on navigating the evolving landscape of AI tools, helping you decide which platform best fits your creative needs. At the end of the session, we’ll briefly preview the Designlab course, AI for Visual Design, for those wishing to take their experience using AI image-generating tools further.

WEDS JAN 8 | 4PM ET

Hidden Figma Roadblocks and How to Navigate Them

Join Mel Hogan, a leading Figma mentor, on a quest to conquer common Figma frustrations. Drawing upon his extensive experience assisting designers, Mel sheds light on the recurring issues that often impede design progress. Through this enlightening talk, you'll gain the knowledge and strategies to navigate these challenges effectively, transforming your Figma workflow.

THURS JAN 9 | 6PM ET

Why Business-Savvy Designers Get Promoted

Join us for an insightful Q&A with product designer, coach, and course creator, Jacalin Ding, as we explore the critical importance for designers to understand – and speak the language of – business. Jacalin will share how a deeper understanding of business and strategy is what truly sets top designers apart, helping them drive real impact and accelerate their careers.

MON JAN 13 | 7PM ET

From UX Academy to Gamma: Alison Bemis on Designing AI Products

Join us for an engaging talk with Alison Bemis, a proud UX Academy alum and one of the pioneering product designers behind Gamma, the rapidly growing AI-powered platform transforming how people communicate their ideas. Gamma streamlines the creative process by eliminating the hassle of formatting, enabling users to focus on content and storytelling. Alison will share her career journey, her experience designing for an innovative and fast-growing organization, and provide a live demo of Gamma in action. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the world of AI product design and see Gamma's potential firsthand!

Program & Course Webinars

UX ACademy informational webinar

Hosted by Designlab Admissions

Get an in-depth introduction to UX Academy and how to get started.

Mon
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Dec 23, 2024
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2:00 pm
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Fri
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Dec 27, 2024
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11:00 am
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DATA DRIVEN DESIGN INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR

Hosted by Designlab Admissions

Learn how our Data-Driven Design course can help you build the data skills you need to win over stakeholders, drive more impact, and grow your effectiveness as a designer.

Thu
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Jan 16, 2025
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12:00 pm
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ADVANCED FIGMA INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR

Hosted by Designlab Admissions

Get an overview to our Advanced Figma course – including the curriculum and course format – and understand whether the course is right for you.

Wed
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Jan 15, 2025
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1:00 pm
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AI for visual design INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR

Hosted by Designlab Admissions

Learn how this new course can help you harness AI to create striking visual designs and revolutionize your creative workflow.

Wed
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Jan 8, 2025
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12:00 pm
ET

Prototyping in Figma Informational Webinar

Hosted by Designlab Admissions

Explore how this four-week course will help you build more robust prototypes that realistically demonstrate the specific interactions you’ve designed.

Wed
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Jan 22, 2025
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12:00 pm
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Advanced usability and accessibility INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR

Hosted by Designlab Admissions

Learn how this course will help you strengthen your usability and accessibility skills and better advocate for inclusivity in design.

Wed
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Feb 5, 2025
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12:00 pm
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Design 101 INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR

Hosted by Designlab Admissions

Are you a marketer, entrepreneur, or other professional who does significant design work as part of your job? Learn how this course can teach you the practical design principles to elevate your visual work.

Wed
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Jan 8, 2025
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1:00 pm
ET