Become a Figma Auto Layout Wizard
Dec
15
11:00 AM11:00

Become a Figma Auto Layout Wizard

Discover the magic of Figma's auto layout feature in our virtual workshop designed to elevate your design skills. Auto layout enables you to create dynamic designs that automatically adapt to their contents. It's an essential time-saving tool that should be used frequently when creating user interfaces. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced designer, this workshop will empower you to dramatically reduce the amount of repetitive, manual work and streamline your design process.

Learn the fundamentals of auto layout, how to use it, and when to use it. Avoid common auto layout mistakes, and get tips and tricks to work even more efficiently. Get hands-on practice with new auto layout features, like item wrapping and minimum/maximum widths and heights.

By the end of this workshop, you'll have the foundation to effectively leverage Figma's auto layout feature, allowing you to quickly create designs that pixel-perfect, consistent, and adaptable.

This workshop is for you if you're new to Figma's auto layout feature, not already using auto layout for pretty much everything, or if you want to brush up on your auto layout skills. Basic familiarity with Figma is recommended.

Limit: 10 participants
Cost: $25
Location: Zoom (link to be shared on registration), register below! 🥳

Taught by Danielle Kenwood. Danielle Kenwood is a Product Design Manager at Capital One. She previously worked on an internal data portal for developers and other data folks, leveraging her computer science and cognitive science background to deeply understand technical users’ needs. She currently designs experiences that uphold consumers’ privacy and bring transparency and control to data sharing.

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Coaching and Wellness Retreat at Alisal Ranch
Sep
19
to Sep 22

Coaching and Wellness Retreat at Alisal Ranch

It's booked! Our first coaching and wellness retreat will be held at Alisal Ranch in Solvang, California (Sept 19-22)! Life is tough! And we all want to have balanced and fulfilling journeys. If you're thinking through or are going through a life/career transition, are wanting more of *something*, or are stuck - this retreat is meant to provide a safe environment for folks to explore what needs to happen in order to move forward. 

We'll provide workshops, facilitated conversations, individual time (along with massage, yoga, amazing food, nature, and even a beginner trail ride). Nothing is forced fun! We're each on a journey, and nobody has to do it alone. 

We have spaces for 9 folks on this retreat (you'll each get your own cabin!)


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Resumes, portfolios, and interviews!
Aug
15
to Aug 31

Resumes, portfolios, and interviews!

Get tailored feedback from hiring managers to enhance your resume. Learn portfolio storytelling and structure, applying skills to real-life case studies. Gain practical interview experience with insider tips. Build a supportive network of peers with similar career goals. Enrollment is limited.

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Aspirations to Actions (invite only)
Jun
7
to Sep 13

Aspirations to Actions (invite only)

Join our 3-month workshop to bring your dreams to life in a fun and supportive environment, where we explore values, vision, and take action together. Enjoy facilitated conversations, inspiring guest speakers, and a dedicated Slack channel for ongoing interaction, as we learn, practice, and grow in a non-pressured space. Benefit from personalized 1-on-1 sessions with Emily, Ellie, and Shannan with the option to continue coaching at a discounted rate, while honing your skills and asking questions freely.

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Feb
16
to Feb 17

Virtual Workshop: Designing Authentically and Leading Design

  • Zoom link to be provided (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’ll take 2 days to talk about Designing Authentically, and Leading Design on an online workshop.

In Designing Authentically we identify and go deep into understanding our own personal values, what it means to articulate and define those values, and how to create intentions for modeling those values. We’ll also discuss what it means and feels like when our values are violated, and how to be aware and intentional when talking with others.

Leading Design discusses leadership from a place of personal power and understanding the difference of personal and positional power. Personal power can never be taken away - and is key to affecting change regardless of what scale one works at. It’s the art of listening, and the art of facilitating, all with confidence and courage.

Each day will be from 10AM to 2PM Pacific.

Sign Up Link coming soon.

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Jan
28
6:00 PM18:00

Designer Dinner

An informal get together for Designers in the Bay Area to socialize and chat over dinner at Presidio Social Club in San Francisco. Seats are limited to 11 participants.

Optional: entry to the Walt Disney Museum during the day on Saturday the 28th and a 1 night stay the evening of the 28th at the Lodge at the Presidio, a boutique and historic hotel in the Presidio.

Sign Up link coming soon.

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Jan
26
to Jan 27

Storytelling in Resume and Portfolio Virtual Workshop

  • Zoom link to be provided (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spending time on revamping your resume? In search of that new job or role? In this virtual workshop we’ll spend 2 days talking through storytelling as it pertains to resume writing, target roles, and portfolios.

Day 1 will be dedicated to story arc and how language in a resume and portfolio is used to determine appropriate levels and scope. We’ll also look at how levels of zoom play into what’s expected at different levels/titles in Design.

Day 2 will be time to review portfolios with others 1:1, and a chance to offer and receive feedback to strengthen presentation. Limited time will be available for those looking for broader feedback from the group.

If anything, this workshop will provide dedicated time to working on that resume and portfolio with others!

Each Day will be 10AM -2PM Pacific via Zoom.

Sign Up link coming soon.

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