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Full issue below ⬇️ 🚨 Product Strategy for Designers – Enrolment closing soon 🚨If you’ve been thinking about joining Product Strategy for Designers, now’s the time—enrollment closes Feb 28 at 9:00 PM! Cohort 6 will see the most updates so far (shaped by previous alumni feedback!) with cohort 5 alumni giving the course a 9.55/10 rating! This course is designed to help you move beyond execution and make a real impact in product decisions. Jam-packed with live sessions, guest speakers, evergreen resources & templates, and a new series: PM diaries, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to take your career to the next level.
Hear from a recent success story:  ✨ Want more hands-on support? The coaching option gives you personalized 1:1 guidance, perfect for tackling specific challenges in your work. Read student testimonials below: This is the last time the course will be offered at this price! Cohort 7 will see a price increase, so if you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the best time. Spots are filling up—don’t miss out!
🚀 Insight Out 2025: Dovetail's annual global conference for customer-obsessed teamsWhat's the future of customer-centric design? How will you use customer insights to drive design innovation at your organization? Fuel your future and learn from the top minds in design, research, product, and more. Get Dovetail certified through hands-on workshops, and hear from tech legends like Jakob Nielsen (UX Tigers), Jess Holbrook (Microsoft AI), Sara Caldwell (OpenAI) and many others! Join 1000+ industry peers in Fort Mason, San Francisco on April 23-24. Early bird tickets are on sale now and are selling fast—save up to $200, bring three or more people and get an extra 20% off, and take a further 30% off with code FEMKE30.
✨ Beyond junior: level up your portfolioJoin me and Aneta (@ux.aneta) on Feb 26th @ 10am PST for a livestream packed with tips on how to level up your portfolio and professionally portray your previous work and skillsets. Free for level up club members, $10 for non-members. 📅 Wed, Feb 26th ⏰ 10am PST / 1pm EST / 7pm CET Can’t make it? As long as you sign up you’ll receive a replay.
👩💻 Push past the pixels and make an impactIf you’ve ever felt like your ideas aren’t getting the buy-in they deserve, or you struggle to influence product decisions join me and Miranda Slayter, Principal Designer @ Booking.com and Creator of UX Survival Guide (plus, one of cohort 6’s guest speakers!) for this free session! 📅 Fri, Feb 21st ⏰ 10am PST / 1pm EST / 7pm CET
🌟 Is Figma losing its magic?
Figma has revolutionized how designers collaborate and build. But recent shifts, from the Adobe acquisition drama to controversial product changes, have left many questioning: Is Figma still the tool we fell in love with? Maureen from The Cursor unpacks what’s changed, what’s at stake, and a different perspective.
🎯Ace Your Product Design InterviewsLooking to land your next product design role? This Product Designer Interview Course is packed with expert-led lessons, real-world case studies, and mock interview practice to help you confidently tackle every stage of the hiring process. Psst! Use code FEMKE20 for 20% off
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