Jacalin Ding Uplifting design strategists for the new era

I recently completed Jac’s AI-Powered Strategic Design Accelerator course and it genuinely exceeded my expectations. So many short courses either leave big gaps or try to cover too much at a surface level, but it’s clear Jac has put serious thought, care, and craft into making this course practical and valuable. I genuinely got so much out of it and have already found myself going back to key videos as a reference. For me, that’s the sign of content that actually sticks. Like anything, you’ll get out what you put in. Do the assignments, apply the strategies, lean in and you’ll come out a sharper, more confident designer.

A course that sharpened how I think, not just what I know This course connected trend analysis, metrics, and communication into a single through-line: good design work means nothing if you can't articulate its impact. The value chain mapping and pitch exercises were standout moments — practical, grounding, and immediately applicable to how I work with cross-functional teams.

This course was my first real experience using AI as a strategic thinking partner, and it completely changed how I approach my work. What I loved most was learning to use AI to gather and synthesize data in ways applicable to real-world design challenges, not just theoretical exercises. Jacalin's teaching style is hands-on. One of my favorite parts was watching her work through the same assignments we submitted. Seeing how she takes raw data and shapes it into a compelling presentation was valuable. If you're a senior designer who wants to get more strategic and finally feel confident backing your decisions with data and business thinking, take this course.

This course is filled with a wealth of helpful content for designers looking to level up, think more strategically, and communicate effectively! The value of the course extends past the month - I’ll definitely be reviewing and revisiting the lessons :).

I really enjoyed this course and I’m glad I committed to it. I was a bit hesitant at first because of the price, but it’s been so worth it — the knowledge, support, and tools you get back are invaluable. The pacing and structure are really well thought out, so it never felt overwhelming but still covered a lot of depth. Jac is a great instructor who is super passionate and experienced, and her feedback is always thoughtful and constructive. I’m definitely walking away feeling more confident in how to be a more strategic business partner. If you’re thinking about doing it, I’d definitely recommend it!