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The Mentorship Dojo

A structured peer-to-peer learning environment where beginners learn from specialists and specialists build mentorship experience. Pass the entrance quiz to join a cohort.

How the Dojo Works

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Take the Entrance Quiz

Complete a short assessment to gauge your Design Thinking knowledge. Score 80% or higher to join a cohort.

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Join a Micro-Cohort

Get matched with 4-6 peers at similar skill levels. Each cohort has a specialist mentor guiding the group.

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Learn & Contribute

Work on projects together, give and receive feedback, and document your journey in your portfolio.

Choose Your Path

Whether you're just starting out or ready to share your expertise, there's a place for you in the Dojo.

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I Want to Learn

  • ✓Join structured learning cohorts
  • ✓Get feedback from experienced mentors
  • ✓Work on real projects with peers
  • ✓Build a portfolio recruiters will love

Requirements: Pass the entrance quiz (80%+)

Take the Quiz →
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I Want to Mentor

  • ✓Lead a micro-cohort of 4-6 learners
  • ✓Build leadership and teaching skills
  • ✓Get recognized as a Design Thinking specialist
  • ✓Add mentorship to your portfolio

Requirements: Completed 3+ projects on Design Dojo

Apply as Mentor →

Active Cohorts

3 cohorts currently learning
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Cohort Alpha

5 learners • 1 mentor
Empathize Phase

Currently working on user interview techniques and empathy mapping.

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Cohort Beta

4 learners • 1 mentor
Ideate Phase

Brainstorming solutions for a campus sustainability challenge.

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Cohort Gamma

6 learners • 1 mentor
Prototype Phase

Building low-fidelity prototypes for a food delivery app concept.

Entrance Quiz

Answer 5 questions about Design Thinking fundamentals. Score 80% or higher to join a cohort.

Dojo Entrance Quiz

Answer 5 questions about Design Thinking. Score 80% or higher to pass.

1. What is the first stage of Design Thinking?

2. Which stage involves creating low-fidelity models?

3. Testing happens before Ideation.

4. User personas are created during...

5. Design Thinking is linear.

Please answer all questions to submit

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I pass the quiz?

You'll be added to our matching queue and placed in a cohort within 48 hours. You'll receive an email with your cohort details and meeting schedule.

How long does each cohort run?

Cohorts run for 4 weeks, meeting once per week for about 1 hour. This gives you time to apply learnings between sessions.

Is there a cost?

Design Dojo is completely free for learners. We believe in democratizing design education and peer-led learning.

Can I take the quiz again if I fail?

Yes! Review the DT Stages modules to strengthen your knowledge, then retake the quiz after 24 hours.