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Built a retro blaster game in Webflow using AI tools like Claude & Cursor. Watch me go from prompt to pixel-perfect prototype!
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How to create an app with AI (no coding experience required) Part 8 – Deploying to Production
Learn how I deployed P150 to production with Vercel, Next.js, Google Cloud & Cloudflare. Key lessons, pitfalls, and a step-by-step production checklist.
How to Work with Product Managers?
Learn how to collaborate better with your PM in this video from Femke, a friend of Academy.
How to Create an App with AI (No Coding) Part 7 – Social Feed
Learn how to build a Reddit-style, AI-powered social feed—structured posts, smart DB schema, and scalable workflows in one guide.
How to Create an App with AI (No Coding) Part 6 – Social Network Features
Learn how to quickly build a platform with user profiles, dynamic connections, and more in this step-by-step tutorial. Turn your idea into a product—fast.
Jobs Newsletter — 04.28.2025
(Full Time) Senior Product Designer @ Outsmart, Hybrid (Full Time) Director of Design @ OneMain Financial, Hybrid (Full Time) Senior Product Designer @ USAFacts, Hybrid
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How to create an app with AI (no coding experience required) Part 5 – Learning from my mistakes
Learn how to save your code to the cloud the right way.
UX Job Market Analysis (Q1 2025)
The UX job market is off to an ok start in 2025, with layoffs accelerating and hiring slowing across the board. The one bright spot, AI startup hriing
Jobs Newsletter — 03.20.2025
We have a few amazing new roles open (Full Time) Senior Product Designer @ OneMain Financial, Hybrid (Full Time) Director of Design @ OneMain Financial, Hybrid
How to create an app with AI (no coding experience required) Part 4 – Connecting Frontend to Backend
Turn your stunning UI into a dynamic app. Watch how we seamlessly connect frontend to backend using our new B150 community platform (inspired by Dunbar’s number).
How to Create an App with AI (No Coding) Part 3 – Figma to Code
What if your Figma designs became real products? Learn how to turn designs into code, build, launch, and even sell—on your own!
UX Job Market Analysis (Jan 2025)
2025 UX market off to a rough start: layoffs surge, hiring slows. January showed a modest rebound, but February layoffs cast doubt on prospects.
Jobs Newsletter — 02.14.2024
We have an amazing new role open at a mission driven company! (Full Time) Senior Product Designer, AI @ USAFacts
How to Create an App with AI (No Coding) Part 2 – Building the UI
I used AI to build a LinkedIn-style platform—no coding required! Here’s how you can do it too. Don’t get left behind.
How to Create an App with AI (No Coding) Part 1 – Choosing the Right Tools
Learn the top Product Design Skill of 2025 —and it has nothing to do with design!
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Your UX Career Questions Answered: Live Tips on Breaking In and Moving Up
Join me for a no-fluff AMA where I’ll share insider tips on salary negotiations, future-proof skills, and making your portfolio stand out. Bring your toughest questions, I will answer them all unfiltered.
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01.20.25 — Academy Resources Digest
Discover a curated collection of inspiring UX portfolios and resources, showcasing cutting-edge creativity, interactivity, and user-centered design from top digital creators worldwide.
Hiring Managers
The Future of UX: 5 Bold Predictions for 2025
5 bold UX predictions for 2025: hyper-specialization, AI-powered design, agile teams, and more. Are you ready for the future?
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UX Job Market Analysis (December 2024)
December 2024 saw stable UX hiring with a focus on hybrid roles, fewer layoffs, and growing demand for AI-driven design expertise heading into 2025.
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Jobs Newsletter — 12.11.2024
We're excited to share some new roles at Grammarly
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UX Job Market Analysis (November 2024)
The UX job market in Q4 2024 highlights dynamic trends across roles, shaped by broader market shifts.
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Jobs Newsletter — 11.18.2024
We're excited to share a new role as a (Freelance) Senior Interaction/Motion Designer, Design Systems @ Grammarly.
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Podcast: Building Strong Cross-Functional Teams — Michael Holzer, Head of UX (EVP), Hubspot
Michael Holzer, Hubspot's Head of UX, discusses strengthening cross-functional relationships and UX designer value.
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10.22.2024 — Academy Resources Digest
Explore resources including Adobe’s content protection, AI-powered app development with Bolt, and insider access to Figma files from leading designers.
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09.24.24 — Academy Resources Digest
Discover how brands like Figma, Apple and Retool are leveraging bold rebrand's to create exceptional products.
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09.16.24 — Academy Resources Digest
Explore top UX resources on mastering LottieLab animations, UI animations with Figma and Rive, and the future of motion design with Lottie.
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Jobs Newsletter — 08.12.2024
Bringing you the latest jobs from Academy right to your inbox!
Hiring Managers
What is a growth designer? And why you need to hire one now.
Learn how to hire a growth designer who can drive user acquisition, retention, and conversion to boost your business's success.
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07.15.24 — Academy Resources Digest
Explore the top UX resources: Figma AI’s future, Awwwards' 2024 highlights, Clark’s AI newsletter, Emily Campbell’s tips, and Emilie Mazurek’s inspiration sites.
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Jobs Newsletter — 07.12.2024
Bringing you the latest jobs from Academy right to your inbox!