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Where to Go Next

You've learned about WDS, installed it, and completed the quick start. Now what?


Choose Your Path

🎓 Take the Course

WDS Course: From Designer to Linchpin

Complete training from project brief to AI-ready specifications:

Module 01: Why WDS Matters
Learn how to be indispensable in the AI era. Understand the paradigm shift where design becomes specification.
Start Module 01

Modules 02-16: Complete WDS Workflow
Master every phase from trigger mapping through design system to development handoff. Each module includes:

  • Lessons - Theory and concepts with NotebookLM audio
  • Tutorials - Step-by-step hands-on guides
  • Practice - Apply to your own project

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Best for: Comprehensive learning with structured curriculum

Time: ~10 hours (lessons + tutorials + practice)


🚀 Start Your Project

Workflows Guide

Step-by-step workflows for:

Phase 1: Project Brief
Define vision, goals, stakeholders, and constraints that guide all design decisions.
Tutorial: Create Project Brief

Phase 2: Trigger Mapping
Understand WHO your users are, WHAT triggers their needs, and WHY your business exists. Create a Trigger Map that connects user psychology to business value.
Tutorial: Map Triggers & Outcomes

Phase 3: Platform Requirements
Document technical constraints, integrations, and infrastructure needs.
Workflows Guide

Phase 4: UX Design
Transform ideas into conceptual specifications that preserve your design intent. AI agents help you think through solutions, then capture your brilliance in specifications that give your designs eternal life.
Tutorial: Initialize Scenario | Tutorial: Conceptual Specs

Phase 5: Design System
Extract design tokens, create reusable components, and generate interactive HTML catalog.
Workflows Guide

Best for: Hands-on learning with a real project

Time: Ongoing (project-based)


📚 Reference Documentation

Modular Architecture

Technical details on:

  • Three-tier file structure
  • Content placement rules
  • Component decomposition
  • Storyboard integration

Best for: Looking up specific techniques

Time: As needed (reference)


1. Quick Start (5 min) ✅ You are here
   ↓
2. Tutorial (1-2 hours)
   Watch videos, understand concepts
   ↓
3. Your First Project (ongoing)
   Apply WDS to a real project
   ↓
4. Reference Docs (as needed)
   Look up specific techniques

Community & Support

Discord

Join the WDS community for:

  • Questions and answers
  • Project feedback
  • Feature discussions

GitHub

  • Report issues
  • Request features
  • Contribute

YouTube

  • Video tutorials
  • Walkthroughs
  • Case studies


Ready to dive deeper? Start with the Course!


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