Getting Ready for AI Prototyping Camp
We’re excited to have you join AI Prototyping Camp - a fast-paced course exploring AI prototyping tools to ideate, prototype, and iterate on your designs. This guide covers everything you need to get set up before the first session.
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Course Start Date & Time
Start: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 5:00pm ET
Location: Designlab platform (log-in instructions will be emailed the day prior to launch)
Required Software Setup
Lovable – You’ll need the Pro plan to complete the coursework. This costs $25 per month.
Figma – You’ll need a Full seat on the Professional, Organization, or Enterprise plan to access Figma Make. If you don’t already have a paid Figma account, you can instead apply for a Figma Education Plan (free), which includes access to Figma Make. Designlab provides this plan as a perk for participants.
To take advantage of the Education Plan, we recommend registering for AI Prototyping Camp by January 16 to allow enough time for Figma’s verification process.
Figma Education Plan Verification
If you don’t have a paid Figma account, you’ll need to apply for a Figma Education plan in order to access paid features (such as Figma Make). Follow these steps to set it up:
Create a free Figma account (if you don’t already have one).
Complete this form to upgrade your free Figma account to an Education plan.
Once you’ve submitted the form, Figma will send you an email confirming that your account has been upgraded. This process can take up to 7 business days, so we recommend completing it as early as possible to ensure you have access before your first course session.
Live Session Access
All AI Prototyping Camp sessions will take place on Livestorm.
You’ll receive unique invite links via email on Monday, January 26.
Reminder emails with your join link will also be sent before each event.
Please use your unique link to join each session.
Community Slack
We’ll invite you to our community Slack before the program starts. Introduce yourself, connect with peers, and share ideas!
Program Schedule
| Date & Time (ET) | Session | Tools Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Tue Jan 27 5:00–6:00pm | Mental Models for AI-First Prototyping | - |
| Tue Jan 27 6:15–8:15pm | Figma Make - Foundations | Figma |
| Tue Feb 3 5:00–8:00pm | Figma Make - Advanced | Figma |
| Tue Feb 10 5:00–8:00pm | Lovable Deep Dive | Lovable |
| Tue Feb 17 5:00–8:00pm | 1-Day Design-a-thon | - |
Recordings
If you can’t attend a live session, recordings will be posted to the Designlab platform shortly after.
Certification
When you complete any of our courses, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion that highlights your newfound skills and project work. This certificate serves as a tangible acknowledgment of your learning journey — and it’s something you can proudly feature on your résumé or share on LinkedIn to demonstrate your professional growth.
Each certificate comes with a unique ID and a dedicated verification page hosted on our site. This allows anyone — from hiring managers to collaborators — to confirm your accomplishment quickly and securely.
Add Your Certificate to LinkedIn with Ease
We’ve made it simple to share your achievement. When you’re viewing your certificate page, you’ll see an “Add certification to LinkedIn” button in the upper right side of the page. Clicking this button will take you directly to your LinkedIn profile (if you’re already logged in) and automatically open the modal to add a new certificate.
From there, you can fill in your course details and link your unique certificate verification page — giving your network and potential employers an easy way to view and verify your credentials.