Shipwright – Complete Design System Academy

Learn how to build powerful, scalable design systems in Figma from scratch with 11+ hours of expert training, templates, and real-world projects.

If you’re a designer, developer, or product team member looking to create consistent and efficient digital experiences, the Shipwright – Complete Design System Academy is your all-in-one solution.

This program combines theory, practice, and professional-grade resources to help you build and manage high-quality design systems that scale across products and platforms.

With 46 in-depth lessons spread across two complete video courses — Understanding Design Systems and Building Design Systems — you’ll get hands-on experience with Figma, guided by experts, and supported by a rich collection of templates, UI kits, and process guides.

What You Get Inside the Academy

✅ 2 Complete Video Courses

✅ 46 Lessons Total | 11+ Hours of Training

✅ 24 Hands-On Lessons for Building Components in Figma

✅ 22 Lessons on Design System Theory & Best Practices

✅ Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Design System from Scratch

✅ Free Figma UI Kit & Design System Templates

✅ Ongoing Updates and Community Access

Whether you’re starting from zero or improving a current system, this course gives you the structure and support you need to succeed.

What Is the Complete Design System Academy?

The Complete Design System Academy by Shipwright is a structured, comprehensive training platform focused on teaching the modern methodologies of design system creation and maintenance.

It’s built for:

• UI/UX Designers who want to scale their design work
• Developers who want to bridge the gap with design
• Product Managers aiming for consistent user experiences
• Teams that want to create cohesive, scalable digital products

You’ll learn how to standardize design practices, reduce production friction, and improve collaboration across disciplines.

Course Breakdown: Theory Meets Practice

The academy is divided into two main course tracks:

1. Understanding Design Systems (22 Lessons)

This section dives deep into the foundational principles behind great design systems.

Topics covered include:

• What makes an effective design system
• Tokenization: typography, color, spacing
• Accessibility and scalability
• Component libraries and governance
• Creating shared documentation
• Best practices for long-term maintenance

By the end, you’ll have a strong theoretical base to build and evolve systems confidently and strategically.

2. Building Design Systems in Figma (24 Lessons)

This hands-on track walks you through creating your own system inside Figma — from zero to polished.

You’ll follow along with:

• Step-by-step component creation
• Implementing variables and tokens in Figma
• Building responsive components and grids
• Constructing documentation within the design file
• System architecture and file organization
• Connecting design to development workflows

Each lesson builds on the previous, ensuring that you understand how and why everything works.

Real-World Templates, Kits & Resources

This isn’t just a video course — it’s a toolkit.

✔️ Design System Process Templates

✔️ Detailed Guides & Checklists

✔️ Complete Figma UI Kit

✔️ Project Files for Hands-On Practice

These resources make it easy to implement what you learn immediately, giving you everything you need to build or improve your own design system without starting from scratch.

Key Features of Shipwright’s Academy

• 🎓 Structured Curriculum: Organized learning path from theory to execution
• 🧠 Expert Instructors: Led by seasoned professionals with real-world experience
• 🛠️ Interactive Projects: Apply your knowledge through practical lessons
• 📁 Reusable Assets: Downloadable templates, kits, and file structures
• 🌍 Community Support: Get feedback, ask questions, and network with peers
• 🔄 Lifetime Access & Updates: Stay current as the design landscape evolves

Whether you’re solo or part of a larger team, this course offers the clarity, structure, and assets needed to build smarter and faster.

Who Is This Course For?

The Complete Design System Academy is ideal for:

• Product Designers who want to scale their work efficiently
• Developers collaborating on UI implementation
• Design Teams standardizing processes and visuals
• Freelancers offering design systems as a service
• UX Leads looking to streamline multi-product design efforts

You don’t need to be a Figma expert to get started — the lessons are easy to follow, even for beginners, yet advanced enough for pros looking to systematize their workflow.

Benefits of Enrolling in the Academy

✅ Faster Design Workflows: Reusable components and templates cut design time drastically

✅ Consistent UX: Standardized rules and styles reduce visual inconsistencies

✅ Better Team Collaboration: Everyone speaks the same visual language

✅ Improved Developer Handoff: Clear documentation means fewer back-and-forth revisions

✅ Higher Project Quality: Elevate every product with unified design logic

✅ Professional Certification: Prove your skills with a recognized course credential

This course provides the antidote if you’ve struggled with messy files, inconsistent components, or inefficient handoffs.

Why Choose Shipwright’s Design System Academy?

Unlike other scattered tutorials, the Shipwright – Complete Design System Academy provides a unified, guided experience backed by years of practical experience.

• All lessons are taught with a product-first mindset, not just theory
• Assets provided are ready for real use in your own projects
• You get templates, UI kits, and examples that simplify the implementation process
• Learn how to think like a systems designer, not just follow steps

This course doesn’t just help you design better — it enables you to design smarter.

Start Building Smarter Design Systems Today

Enroll in the Shipwright – Complete Design System Academy and take control of your workflow. With 46 in-depth lessons, free resources, and hands-on Figma projects, you’ll be ready to create scalable, professional-grade design systems that save time, reduce errors, and elevate every user experience.

Join now and build a design system the right way — from the ground up.