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Getting Started: Learning Paths
Choose your journey through WDS
Choose Your Journey
Option 1: Full Immersion (Recommended)
- Complete all modules in order
- Practice exercises for each module
- Apply to a real project as you learn
- Time: 6-8 weeks, 10-15 hours total
- Best for: Designers who want to master the methodology
Option 2: Quick Start
- Focus on core modules (Module 01, 02, 04, 06)
- Skip advanced topics initially
- Get started fast, learn more later
- Time: 2-3 weeks, 3-4 hours total
- Best for: Designers who need results quickly
Option 3: Self-Paced
- Learn one module per week
- Deep practice between modules
- Build multiple projects as you learn
- Time: 16+ weeks, 20+ hours total
- Best for: Designers who want deep mastery
What You'll Create
Your First WDS Project
By the end of this course, you'll have created:
1. Complete Project Brief
- Vision and goals clearly defined
- Stakeholders and constraints documented
- Foundation for all design decisions
2. Trigger Map
- Target groups identified and prioritized
- User triggers and outcomes mapped
- Features prioritized by impact
3. Scenario Specifications
- At least one complete user scenario
- Conceptual specifications for key components
- AI-ready documentation
4. Design System Foundation
- Design tokens extracted from your specs
- Component patterns identified
- Reusable architecture defined
Estimated value: What used to take 6-8 weeks now takes 1-2 weeks
Course Format
Each module contains:
- Inspiration - Why this matters and what you'll gain
- Teaching - How to do it with confidence and AI support
- Practice - Apply it to your own project
- Tutorial - Quick step-by-step guide (for practical modules)
Learning formats:
- Read as documentation
- Generate videos/podcasts with NotebookLM
- Use in workshops and team training
- Apply to real projects as you learn
Ready to Begin?
Choose your path and start learning:
Start Module 01: Why WDS Matters →
Or check support resources first: