From outdated to on-pace: rethinking product design training

Zander Whitehurst

The product design world isn’t standing still—neither are the tools, teams, or technologies shaping it. Yet too often, training for designers hasn’t kept pace.

It’s time for a new rhythm. One that moves as quickly as the design work itself.

The Problem with Traditional Training Models

Much of today’s training still treats learning like a one-time event: take a course, watch a few videos, and you’re "trained." But that’s not how real skill growth works—especially in an industry where tools update monthly, AI reshapes workflows, and expectations shift week to week.

Designers don’t need occasional knowledge drops. They need consistent, hands-on practice tailored to what they’re facing right now.

Training That Moves With the Industry

We believe design training should be monthly, focused, and grounded in reality. Every 30 days, we speak with working product designers, identify emerging challenges, and build practical training around them.

One topic. One month. Deep, hands-on learning that sticks.

Our format is simple:

  • A live 1-day workshop focused on applying a core skill

  • Two on-demand courses that break the topic down further

  • All inside Figma, where designers already work

This cadence builds momentum. It meets designers in real time—embedded in fast-moving teams, tackling evolving product problems—and helps them level up without falling behind.

Why Staying Rooted in the Industry Matters

We don’t guess what to teach—we ask.

Every topic starts with conversations with product designers who are building, leading, and learning in the field. These insights shape every lesson, ensuring the training is practical, relevant, and immediately useful.

That proximity gives our training power. It speaks to real needs, not imagined ones. It respects designers’ time, attention, and ambition.

Why This Matters Now

AI is shifting how we work. Product cycles are tightening. Clearer communication, faster iteration, and sharper skills aren’t optional—they’re expected.

By shifting from static to responsive training, we’re helping designers stay on pace—not just for today’s work, but for what’s coming next.

If you’re serious about growth, don’t wait. Start with what matters now.

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Team Coaching

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© Memorisely Ltd 2025

Coaching

Team Coaching

Community

Circle