Master the Messy Process of Design
The Design Dojo bridges the gap between Design Thinking theory and practice. Document your work-in-progress journey, learn from real founder stories, and join a cohort of makers.
Students lack a centralized platform that bridges learning and doing
Theory-heavy curriculum feels disconnected from the real world. Specialists have no formal way to share their skills, while beginners are overwhelmed by generic resources. This creates a "Mentorship Gap" that hinders job-ready skill development.
Three Pillars of Learning
Everything you need to master Design Thinking
Interactive Modules
Dive into real-world founder case studies. Learn how companies like Airbnb and IDEO use Design Thinking to solve complex problems.
Explore Modules →GitHub for Designers
A portfolio system designed for the "messy" middle. Document sketches, prototypes, and user feedback with public/private visibility controls.
Build Portfolio →The Mentorship Dojo
Pass the entrance quiz to join a cohort. Get direct feedback from specialists and learn alongside peers in a structured environment.
Enter the Dojo →The 5 Stages of Design Thinking
"Design Thinking is not a linear process. It's a mindset."
Empathize
Understand users through observation and interviews
Define
Synthesize insights into a clear problem statement
Ideate
Brainstorm creative solutions without judgment
Prototype
Build low-fidelity representations of ideas
Test
Gather feedback and iterate on solutions
Learn from the Best
Curated founder case studies showing Design Thinking in action
Airbnb
HospitalityUsed empathy mapping to redesign their entire booking experience
Apple
TechnologyPrototyped 100+ iPhone designs before the final revolutionary product
IDEO
Design ConsultancyCreated the first shopping cart redesign using rapid prototyping
Aligned with Global Goals
Design Dojo supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals by democratizing design education and helping students build job-ready portfolios.
SDG 4
Quality Education
Providing accessible, peer-led learning opportunities
SDG 8
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Helping students build portfolios for the job market
Ready to Enter the Dojo?
Join thousands of students documenting their design journey, learning from peers, and building job-ready portfolios.