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What perks are offered to students and how do I redeem them?

Please take a look at our Perks here. You can click on 'Community Perks' from the course links on your dashboard, for more information on how to redeem them. 

Figma Verification for Education Plan Access

If you’re an active student looking to get verified by Figma, there’s been a recent update to their Education Plan verification process. We want to make this as smooth as possible for you, and our team is here to help!

To get started, simply fill out this form. Submitting the form ensures that your information is sent directly to Figma for Education Plan access.

Important: Please make sure you are logged into your Designlab dashboard before filling out the form.
What happens next?

• We’ll be sending your information to Figma every weekday.
• Figma has shared that their approximate turnaround time for verification is 7 business days.
• Once processed, you’ll receive a follow-up email directly from Figma confirming your Education Plan status.

We’re excited for you to unlock all the benefits of Figma’s Education Plan — if you have any questions, please reach out to us here.

Does Designlab ever host in-person meetups?

Yes! We occasionally organize meetups in areas with a high concentration of students, such as New York City and the Bay Area. For example, check out this write-up about a meetup in Brooklyn!

Be sure to join us on Discord at the start of your course to connect with people in our community near you and stay informed about future meetups.