Shift Nudge
Shift Nudge is the systematic process to learn the visual skills of interface design, even if you don.
About Shift Nudge
Shift Nudge is an online training program in professional interface design aimed at working designers who can complete projects but struggle with visual craft execution, including self-taught designers without formal foundations or experienced designers who never learned a systematic approach. The curriculum covers typography, layout, color, and enterprise design systems across 8 modules, structured as an 8+ week program requiring roughly 5 hours per week, followed by a year of live workshops, group critique calls, and community feedback.
The program includes a critique vault of past design reviews, bi-weekly live workshops with the founder for 12 months, and a community of designers who have worked at companies including Figma, Google, Netflix, Canva, Pentagram, and Dropbox. It was founded by Matt D. Smith, a designer credited with creating the Float Label interface pattern.
Key features
- 8-module framework covering typography, layout, and color foundations
- Bi-weekly live workshops and mentorship with founder Matt D. Smith for 12 months
- Critique vault with 1K+ design reviews from past homework submissions
- Community of 4K+ designers from companies like Figma, Google, Netflix, Canva, Pentagram, Dropbox
- Recorded group live calls for feedback and critique on submitted work
- Self-paced study combined with live mentorship, schedule options available
Frequently asked questions
Who is Shift Nudge for?
It's for working designers who can complete projects but struggle with visual craft execution, including self-taught designers or those without a systematic approach.
How does the critique and feedback process work?
Members submit their work and attend scheduled group live calls for feedback and critique, and are encouraged to review each other's work as well. All calls are recorded so members can participate on their own schedule.
How much time does this require each week?
The training is designed for 5 hours per week over 8 weeks.
How is this different from other design education?
Shift Nudge focuses on proven frameworks that teach underlying principles for confident decision-making, rather than scattered tutorials.
What do I get access to after completing the course?
Members get a full year of critiques and bi-weekly live workshops with founder Matt D. Smith, plus ongoing access to the community.
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