Yuan Wang

Storytelling frameworks for design interviews

OpenAI

Apple

Netflix

Waymo

Pinterest

Margo Stern

Staff Content Designer. Author of Good Job. Adjunct Professor at CCA.

Josh Silverman

Founder at PeopleWork Partners. Career Coach. Former Chair of MDes at CCA.

Yuan Wang (Host)

Head of Design, Maven. Certified Professional Coach. Ex: Airbnb/Twitter.

Hiring managers evaluate how you think and decide, not just what you made. Your story is how they see it.

Why your story matters more than your portfolio

Your experience matters, but framing matters more. Learn how to structure what you say so it lands.

Frameworks for telling your story effectively

Each stage asks something different. Learn how to tailor your narrative for screens, reviews, and panels.

How to tailor your story across interview formats

Master every stage of the interview process — once and for all

Design Leadership at Apple

Google

Revolut

Bumble

Eugene Trofimov

Design Manager from Apple, ex-Bumble (IPO), Badoo, 10+ years in design

Cohort 2

Cohort 3

👉 Most designers prepare for interviews by guessing, or hoping their work speaks for itself. In 2026 that’s not enough anymore.This course gives you a repeatable, real-world system to land jobs at top international companies. You’ll learn how to stand out from the first recruiter message to the final offer negotiation, with clarity, confidence, and the mindset of a top candidate.5 reasons to join the course:⚡️ Built and taught by Apple hiring manager who has conducted 500+ interviews, hired designers at every level over 7 years across the UK, US, and internationally, and shipped products used by millions.🖊 Not just theory — the course is 80% practical📑 200+ offers students got after the course⭐ 5/5 average rating🤓 Weekly feedbacksThe course condenses 10+ years of global experience into 4 focused modules. You'll get insider frameworks, real examples, and practical tools to craft a resume, portfolio, and interview story that get results. By the end, you'll not only know what works; you'll know how to apply it to your own career, with confidence.

Get hired at FAANG-level companies. Learn how to pass interviews from an insider

Position yourself as a standout designer

Build a portfolio and resume that get noticed

Master every stage of the interview

Make LinkedIn work for you

Ace interview with confidence

This course is designed for Mid-to-Staff level Product Designers and UX Researchers.

Experience Level:

You need to be open to letting go of old habits and ways of thinking. Trust the instructor and the proven process to really succeed.

Mindset:

Successful completion requires consistent effort and engagement, so please ensure you can commit the time to apply the learnings.

Availability

Designers aiming to land jobs at FAANG and other top global tech companies, or those who want a clear, practical system to get hired.

Mid- to Lead-level designers ready to grow and level up their careers.

Those who want to get offers 1.5–2× higher than their current salary.

In 90 minutes, I will teach you tools to become a more effective, memorable storyteller at work — and all other parts of your life.

Creator, the Six-Word Memoir phenomenon

Dell Technologies

Levi Strauss & Co.

Nuveen

Dropbox

OhioHealth

Larry Smith

Creator of the global phenom Six-Word Memoirs and "storytelling whisperer"

Cohort 4

In this 90-minute workshop, from 12PM-1:30PM PT, you’ll learn practical storytelling frameworks that turn complex ideas into clear, memorable narratives that win attention, build credibility, and move decisions.We’ll apply these tools to high-stakes moments — executive updates, all-hands meetings, product launches, sales or campaign pitches, job interviews — as well as everyday conversations. I'll share my proven techniques to align messages, structure stories for engagement, and tailor delivery for different audiences. We’ll cover using AI thoughtfully to draft, iterate, and stress-test content without outsourcing your voice.You will gain enhanced skills to:• Turn presentations and pitches into compelling narratives that capture attention and build trust • Simplify your messages for clarity and team alignment • Use storytelling to reinforce culture, mission, and values • Make every story more clear, concise, and memorableBonus: The same tools work outside of work — for toasts, social gatherings, even eulogies.You'll leave with new storytelling powers for leadership and tools to tell stories that make people lean in, trust you, and respond with three magic words: tell me more.

Strong, Clear, Storytelling Is a Tool for Clarity, Influence, and Impact

Nailing Your Value Proposition

Crafting Pitches That Stick

Presence as a Leadership Superpower

Understand AI as a Partner Not a Replacment

Because many leaders trick themselves into believing everything they say is clear and landing well with others.

A curiosity to elevate your storytelling 

Leaders who want to nail their value proposition for internal team alignment and external messaging

Founders, comms officers, HR directors, and other leaders navigating transitions such as funding rounds, growth, M&amp;A, hybrid workplaces

Professionals looking to grow in their current role or seek a new role now asking this vital question: How can I be a better storyteller?

Transform your interviews with strategic storytelling. Learn through real-world examples, deep scenario analysis, practice, & live speaking.

15+ years in Product Design | YouTube

YouTube

MongoDB

Shutterstock

Major League Baseball

Erin Essex

Design Leader at Youtube | Ex. Product Design Director of MongoDB & Shutterstock

September (Online)

April - Online

Let’s be honest—interviewing is tough. But you don’t have to go in unprepared. In this interactive 6-session course, you’ll learn how to use storytelling as a powerful tool to stand out in interviews, build connection, and speak with confidence.We’ll break down what interviewers are really looking for in design candidates and how to craft narratives that communicate your strengths with clarity and purpose. Through interactive workshops, practical exercises, and real-time feedback, you’ll develop compelling stories on key topics so you can walk into any interview feeling ready and self-assured.You’ll leave this course with a personalized story toolkit, polished answers, and a deeper understanding of how to adapt your message for different positions, companies, and audiences.

Ready to transform the way you communicate in product design interviews? 

How to approach and navigate a design challenge

How to develop a professional resume, LinkedIn, and portfolio

Story structure and key storytelling techniques

How to create emotional connection and get buy-in

Identifying and leveraging your authentic voice

Tailoring and adapting your story during the interview process

Design Professionals Looking to land job or move up? Learn how to communicate your value strategically in this course.

Struggling Interviewees Let's build your confidence and speaking skills through proven analysis and practice.

Product ProfessionalsEverything covered in this course can be applied to product interviews. Learn how to communicate your expertise.

Gain practical skills across three areas:

Aardvark Design Labs

IDEO

Kaiser Permanente

Stanford University

Bobby Hughes

Designer/ Educator/ Founder, Aardvark Design Labs

Design Better

Design Better podcast

Invision

Eli Woolery

Design leader/ Educator/ Co-host of the award winning Design Better podcast

Cohort 1

You've done the interviews. You've found the patterns and written the report. And then... a stakeholder skims it, a designer misinterprets it, and six months later someone suggests research you already did.​The problem isn't your research. It's that insight alone doesn't move people — stories do. Visuals do. Things people can hold onto, share, and remember do.​This workshop teaches you how to make your research stick.​Learn AI tools and techniques to transform your findings into artifacts that travel — crisp one-pagers, sharp visuals, and narratives that make stakeholders feel what your customers feel. No design background required. No waiting on someone else to realize your vision.​This isn't about dumbing down your research. It's about giving it the reach it deserves.​Tools we'll use: ChatGPT, NotebookLM, Gemini, ImageFX

A workshop for design researchers who want their insights to go further

Communication techniques that keep your work visible 

​Gain confidence creating visual assets

​Expand visual storytelling skills

Design Researchers who want to see their insights go further

The design research 'team of one' who needs to expand their skill set and do more.