Workshop “Fundamentals of Design Systems: From Chaos to Standards”

Who is this program for?

for IT professionals

Specialists who already work in the field of technology or related fields, and want to update their knowledge, expand their competencies and be aware of current digital trends.

Who will benefit?

Product designers

If you work with interfaces and want to stop "reinventing the wheel" every time, this workshop will help you organize your components and learn to think systematically.

Product and cross-functional teams

When design, development, and management work together, it is important to have common rules. You will learn how to build agreements and work in harmony.

Startup teams

If the product is just getting started, a well-chosen design system will help you save a ton of time on the way to MVP and immediately lay a solid foundation for further development without any interface chaos.

Program

Want to know what to expect? We have prepared a detailed program to help you plan your time and understand what skills you will acquire.

Kateryna Stetsyura,

Chief Product Officer at Beetroot Academy

Our training programs are designed so that knowledge is immediately put into practice through exercises, case studies, and work with real-life scenarios.

Day 1 | Basics and working in Figma

What is a design system and why is it important for businesses, designers, and developers?

The difference between a UI Kit, a UI library, and a design system

Structure of a UI kit: tokens, components, documentation

Primitives and semantic variables

Components, variants, and states

Component documentation

Publishing a library in Figma and managing updates

Practical exercise: creating components, documentation, publishing a library

Day 2 | Real-world scenarios and ready-made libraries

Analysis of the business context and the team's needs

Working with off-the-shelf UI libraries (Ant, Chakra, Shadcn, MUI)

Customizing the library for the brand

Common issues with pre-built libraries

Coordination between design and development

How to choose the best solution for different types of products

Practical examples: case studies of startups, legacy products, and large teams

Workshop author and trainer

Olga Tushich

Product Design Lead at Xenoss

Over 10 years of experience in product design

Works with design systems in large-scale products

Certified by Nielsen Norman Group at the Master level

How to get training within the program

This programme provides an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills that will help you effectively use modern technology in your professional activities. With the support of the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participants will be able to access advanced techniques and tools that will contribute to the development of their organizations.

1. Leave a request

Fill out the form and tell us about your motivation — what you expect from participating and why you or your team should be among the chosen ones. This is your chance to present yourself. Please note: the application does not guarantee automatic enrollment.

2. Wait for the answer

We process all applications in turn. So the later the start date, the later you can get an answer.

Be patient with us and wait for a letter from our team — check all folders, including spam.

3. Complete registration

Fill out the form that will come to you in the letter. This data will help us better organize the process and communication. This is a necessary step for the final registration.

Leave a request

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this free training?

Yes, participation is free thanks to funding from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The main thing is to meet the conditions of participation.

Is it mandatory to work in an IT company, public sector or NGO?

Yes, it is a must. At the time of starting your studies, you must be officially employed in such a company.

Will there be practice during classes?

Yes, all our trainings are built with active practical tasks so that you can implement the knowledge gained on the next working day.

What tools will I need to participate?

You will need a laptop, stable internet connection, and an active Figma account (Education or Professional plans).

What are the requirements for participants?

- Confident use of Figma: working with auto layout, styles, variables, and components is a must.

- Commercial design experience is not critical: the course is suitable for both designers with no experience and those with up to 6 months of practice (basic experience is an advantage).

- The workshop is aimed at designers who work or plan to work with large-scale products, complex interfaces, and design systems.

- The workshop is not intended for senior-level designers: most of the topics will be familiar to experienced designers and will not offer any fundamentally new approaches.

Will I get a certificate after the workshop?

Yes, after successful completion of the workshop, you will receive a certificate. To achieve this, you need to be present at all classes, do assignments, and actively participate in discussions.