Shift Nudge

Review from Noah Levin at Figma

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:50:50 GMT

The amount of people Figma (and not just people with designer in their title) enrolled in Shift Nudge makes me so happy. Particularly the idea that people can develop and cultivate skills together rather than alone. Doing things in groups is motivating!

Review from Tanner Christensen at Anduril

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Want to level-up your visual design craft? I highly recommend checking out Shift Nudge. No matter what industry you're in or what platforms you are designing for, the guiding principles and strategies provided by Shift Nudge are applicable. They're timeless truisms for what makes the visual elements of a design work well.

👀 Inside my new studio

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:55:53 GMT

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Review from Jan-Paul Koudstaal

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:50:50 GMT

If I wanted to level up my visual design skills, I know exactly where I'd start: Shift Nudge by Matt D. Smith. What stands out to me is how much it focuses on craft. The kind of polish that separates "decent" from outstanding. It's beautifully structured, full of practical insights, and clearly made by someone who deeply understands digital product design.

Review from Corey Bullman at Robert Half

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Matt does a great job explaining how subtle design choices make a big difference in guiding users through an app or site. If you're looking to level up your UI design game, I highly recommend the Shift Nudge course. Matt's lessons are well thought out, the work is challenging (the good kind), and the community is super supportive.

Review from Vitaly Friedman at Smashing Magazine

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Useful courses and workshops for designers, with video courses, workbooks and certification for UX, design systems, Figma and accessibility: Shift Nudge: Interface Design Course, by Matt D. Smith.

Review from Tanner Christensen at Human

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:50:50 GMT

The material is both fresh and foundational. Everything Matt teaches in the platform is easy to pick up and concrete enough to hold onto. And it's great for both brand new designers and tenured professionals. I took the course as a "refresher" of sorts a few years ago and have recommended it ever since. I feel it's plainly that good.

Review from Paula Zanini at R/GA

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:50:50 GMT

This course covers the fundamentals and continues diving deep into the intricacies of the UI design world. It's a great source of knowledge and an indispensable resource in my design journey.

I almost skipped Config

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:35:43 GMT

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Review from Tyrone C. at Porsche

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Been a bit quiet on here lately. Which meant I've been studying. And with that I have hit a new milestone. The completion of the Shift Nudge course. It's not 'finished' though. This high-quality knowledge bank will be my go-to for years to come. Time to implement.

Review from Caden Damiano at BILL

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:50:50 GMT

I spent 6 months practicing and being coached by MDS on improving my gaps in UI design. I doubled my income within a couple of years of doing Shift Nudge. Turns out a strong command of visual communication and UI is a valuable skillset in the industry.

Review from Gladys Foo at Endowus

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:50:50 GMT

It's official... I'm now a Shift Nudge graduate in Interface Design. Shift Nudge has not only helped me hone my UI and visual design skills, but it's safe to say that I'm far more confident and faster in my craft than when I first started. Thank you MDS for the incredibly well-thought-out lesson structure and nuggets of wisdom.

Review from Joel Hooks at Vercel

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:50:50 GMT

I'm a bit of an online course sommelier & collector, and this is not only the best visual design course I've been exposed to, but also structurally and from an instructional design perspective it is world class.

Review from Joel Hooks at Vercel

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:50:50 GMT

I paid 10s of 1000s of $$ to learn design at a college and the knowledge they shared PALES in comparison to what MDS has done with Shift Nudge. Shift Nudge is an unparalleled resource for learning design.

Review from Maitreyi

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Hello, design lovers! I present to you THE BEST UI DESIGN COURSE you could EVER invest in - Shift Nudge of course! I completed my last lesson yesterday (it's a bit sad that it had to end), and it's safe to say that I'm AT LEAST 4 times a better designer than I was.

Review from Meher Goel at Riley

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 23 May 2026 00:50:50 GMT

I've done Shift Nudge and couldn't recommend it enough! You can go at your own pace + seeing other people's work / getting nitpicky feedback is great. I'd say that if you're looking to expand your UI skills, do it!

Review from Brad Frost at Atomic Design

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 16 May 2026 00:50:50 GMT

I've had the privilege of working with MDS on projects, and he's a very very very good designer. His course will undoubtedly help you become a better designer. Check it out!

Review from Tim Knight at Responsive

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 09 May 2026 00:50:50 GMT

I've been part of Shift Nudge for almost the last year and I can tell the content is amazing. If you're looking to up your UI skills, check out Shift Nudge.

Review from Pablo Stanley at Vercel

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 02 May 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Shift Nudge is an excellent resource for taking the designers on your team to the next level! I highly recommend all the work Matt does to help designers achieve dopenessss.

Tools don't use themselves

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:56:38 GMT

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Review from Mike Gonzalez at vidIQ

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Just met MDS at Config! Shift Nudge leveled up my craft and equipped me with the confidence to land my first product design role. I appreciate you, Matt!

Review from Tyler Nishida at Duckbill

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Shift Nudge was huge for my UI skills and one of the best investments I made in my career. I remember using my first paycheck on it, it paid off so much.

Designer's Claude Code Workflow

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:58:33 GMT

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Review from Blake Shae Kos at Expedia Group

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:50:50 GMT

A big shout out to MDS for creating such amazing and thorough training on interface design! I took a big chance by self-funding Shift Nudge, and it really paid off. I often revisit lessons for concepts and rules-of-thumb.

I deleted 7 things from this screen and it got better

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:07:35 GMT

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Review from Tahlia Giann at Canva

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:50:50 GMT

I completed the Shift Nudge Design course, which laid out all the fundamentals of design specifically for UI design, thanks to MDS. The comprehensive content provided a solid foundation, making complex concepts easy to understand. This course has been an invaluable resource, boosting my confidence to continue seeking out more knowledge and challenging myself to improve.

AI got this design to 60% let's push the final 40

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:16:44 GMT

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Review from George Zhgenti at TBC

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Just wrapped up my Shift Nudge interface design course by Matt D. Smith, and it’s one of the best investments I’ve made so far. It helped sharpen my UI skills, and the way MDS breaks down and handles complex tasks was incredibly valuable while working through different types of projects. Beyond the course itself, Matt has been a huge inspiration and role model for me, not just for his experience as a designer, but for his mindset of balancing it all living a healthy lifestyle, being a father, and pouring so much energy and love into every pixel.

Let's critique and fix an AI design

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:21:24 GMT

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Review from Ubaid Wani at Zemoso Technologies

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Some time back, I completed the Shift Nudge UI course by Matt D. Smith, and it was truly fantastic! The course provided me with a wealth of design insights and principles for crafting polished interfaces. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their UI design skills!

Review from Luke Burford at Cog Design

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Shift Nudge is hands down the best UI design course available online. Amongst a lot of courses that promise much but are barely surface-level education, the material and MDS are very much the real deal. If you commit to it you can't fail to level up considerably as an interface designer.

Blank canvas is the enemy

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:41:05 GMT

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Review from Derek Embry at Wealth.com

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:50:50 GMT

I'm excited to share that I've completed the Shift Nudge program for Product Design. Matt D. Smith has created an incredible resource for current and aspiring designers (like me!) who want to hone their skills super quickly in an engaging and genuinely fun course. Thank you, MDS!

Figma isn't enough anymore

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:12:35 GMT

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Review from Derek Embry at Wealth.com

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:50:50 GMT

MDS and Shift Nudge really did change my life. It's the reason I'm a designer today and I get to do such a fun and fulfilling job. I'll forever be grateful!

Claude Code → Figma is here (new this week)

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:06:05 GMT

Read the latest newsletter from Shift Nudge: Claude Code → Figma is here (new this week)

Review from Adam Waxman at SeatGeek

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:50:50 GMT

The content and production quality of this course is next level. HIGHLY recommend for anyone looking to level up their interface design skills.

Understanding Auto Layout will help you build with AI

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:43:29 GMT

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Review from Eric W Odom at Freelance

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Unquestionably, this is still one of the best investments I've made in myself and career. Top-notch quality, flexible structure and pacing, and deep insights into how a world-class interface designer thinks. Novice or expert, you'll level up in Shift Nudge.

Stop learning AI tools.

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:08:39 GMT

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Review from Ahmad Galal

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Hands down the best interface design course out there! Can't recommend this course enough.

Building live with Claude Code + Cursor

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:46:56 GMT

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Review from Illy Kempson at Illy Design

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Absolutely love starting my morning with checking Shift Nudge Slack and giving feedback to fellow designers and reading feedback they've given me. What a great community!

Review from Kris Puckett at Stripe

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Truly one of the best courses and communities out there. MDS is a master teacher, amazing human, and a legendary designer.

This works in Cursor or Claude Code

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:03:52 GMT

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Review from Noah Stokes at Iverson

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Designers, this course is an education for a fraction of the cost. Worth your time and money. Matt is a phenomenal communicator and teacher.

Still working on your portfolio?

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:14:56 GMT

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Review from Suz Oliver

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Attended MDS workshops today and they were the best workshops I've been in ever!! I learned how to take my design skills to the next level and create beautiful interfaces and experiences. Highly recommend!

Review from Shelby Muter at Progressive

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:50:50 GMT

Attending MDS workshop today and it's easily one of the best workshops/classes I've been to in a long time. Maybe ever. Awesome to see someone's real, working files!

Review from Matt Donovan at UPS

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Very excited to send a few of our graphic designers through Shift Nudge later this spring. I had a chance to audit the course a bit and it's flippin' fantastic.

The Non-Shared Baseline

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:04:52 GMT

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Review from Tim Hansen

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Super proud of my daughter graduating from Utah State University in May in Technical Writing. She is pairing this degree with Shift Nudge, the finest UX/UI learning program I know. So glad she took my advice to learn the best job-ready curriculum available. MDS thank you!

Chaos before clarity (Dive Club w/ Ridd)

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:04:45 GMT

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Review from Sahil Khoja at Shopify

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:50:50 GMT

If I was in product design, I'd expense Shift Nudge as fast as possible. MDS is unreal at teaching foundational visual design as it applies to today's web/mobile.

Review from Carlos C. at Trimble

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:50:50 GMT

24 weeks in the making but finally submitted my last assignment and completed the Shift Nudge program. So I'm happy to share that I've obtained a new certification: Certification of Interface Design from Shift Nudge!

The four pixels that matter most

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:04:39 GMT

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Review from Chris Smith at Tungsten Automation

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Shift Nudge was transformative in developing better visual design skills. Find a way to invest in yourself if you want to learn from one of the best teachers on the subject!

The color relationship that takes design from A to A+

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 13:04:11 GMT

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Review from Conde

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I'll start with the goat, MDS. Shift Nudge is a gold mine for interface learning! Takes you from zero to hero. It doesn't just meet expectations; it shatters them. If you are thinking on where to start, this is it.

Stop designing buttons in isolation

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 13:02:39 GMT

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Review from Josa Pimenta

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Well, it is a pleasure to say that I made one of the best decisions in my life and now I am proud to say I have a UI Design certificate, issued by the one and only Matt D. Smith. Shift Nudge has been an invaluable experience for my career development.

Design craft: My conversation with Heyo

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:04:35 GMT

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Review from Cade Vann at Freight

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Making pasta and thinking about how foundational Shift Nudge was during my first product design internship. It's like nothing out there.

I Trained for an Ironman Even When I Didn't Want To

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:06:03 GMT

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Review from Prianca

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I'm stoked to share that I finally finished the Shift Nudge interface design course by MDS! Excited about the skills I've picked up and ready to create some visually stunning designs!

Review from Pedro Dias

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:50:50 GMT

One more Shift Nudge homework and I don't know how else to describe this course, it's all amazing!

One design element can guide the whole interface

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:03:24 GMT

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Review from Paul Lapkin at Framer

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I'm excited to share that I finished the Shift Nudge course by MDS. If you're an aspiring Product Designer, this is the best course to kick-start your career or fine-tune your craft.

Figma’s hidden animation technique

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:03:55 GMT

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Review from Femke van Schoonhoven at Gusto

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Seriously the best course I can recommend for those wanting to get into UX Design. Shift Nudge is a game-changer for aspiring designers.

AI image editing in Figma

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:03:09 GMT

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Review from Mark Learst at Independent

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I'm a Sr User Interface Developer, took the plunge on Shift Nudge and it's worth every penny. It's been a huge bonus and should also be embraced by Front-End Developers. MDS is an amazing teacher and has created some of the best content for UI Design.

Review from Rati Mashego

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Spend every day getting 1% better. For the last little while I've enjoyed spending time learning and refining my interface design skills. Certification of Interface Design from Shift Nudge!

Review from Mihaela Kolarić at WOOM

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Whether you're just starting in design or you wish to improve your skills, this really is a great choice. I appreciate all the effort from Matt D. Smith with the video lectures, they are just what they need to be: cool, detailed, precise, thoughtful and enjoyable. The dude knows business. Thanks!

Review from Swetha Krishnaswamy at Kenko AI

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I delved into the most comprehensive Interface Design course by Shift Nudge, and it has been incredibly rewarding. It has significantly leveled up my visual design skills and honed my ability to speak the form language from a new perspective.

Review from Lilia Mahmoudy

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Just wrapped up an insightful workshop on Typography, Colors, and Layouts by Shift Nudge! Once again, it reinforced a crucial lesson: Design isn't guesswork. It's about knowing the fundamentals and applying them consistently to create standout designs.

Review from Diana Gordon at Mayo Clinic

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Form does not need to follow function. I'm consistently working on refining my visual design skills, something that I view as a life-long journey. I recently finished chipping away at the most comprehensive visual design course I have ever taken: Shift Nudge. Thanks Matt D. Smith for such a thoughtful and efficient way to level up UI!

Review from Nia Siradze at TBC Bank

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Just completed the Shift Nudge UI design course and honestly, this one hit different. I've gone through plenty of courses, but none of them gave me that true 'aha!' moment, the kind where answers suddenly click for questions I didn't even know how to ask. Shift Nudge isn't just another course you finish and forget. It feels like a companion guide to the design world.

Review from Catalin Scripcariu at D&H Value

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Joined the live feedback session with Matt D. Smith from Shift Nudge today, and wow, the level of detail is next-level. Learning how small tweaks in spacing, hierarchy, and typography can completely transform a design.

Review from Christina Campbell at Adobe

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Two years ago, I had this overwhelming urge to create and define something meaningful to me, not just define myself by being an employee of a larger company. I committed to the journey, completed design boot camp and Shift Nudge, and I'm still learning daily. There's beauty in the growth process.

Review from Farah Lababidi at Amoux

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I made a decision to sharpen my craft by going back to the fundamentals with Shift Nudge. These aren't just lessons to check off, they're habits I'm already carrying into real projects. With stronger fundamentals, I design faster, more confidently, and with fewer revisions. Typography, hierarchy, process hygiene. They make the difference between 'good enough' and professional.

Review from Evergreen Odeh at ADPList

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Technology is moving fast. If you don't want to get left behind, you need to learn fast and smart. Figma 101 by Shift Nudge helps you quickly master the basics so you can move on to building other skills in your design toolkit.

Review from Heather Buttrum at Rain Digital

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I highly recommend the Shift Nudge newsletter. As a (design-adjacent) non-designer, I constantly learn things that help me appreciate the design decisions we make at our company, and better explain them to clients.

Review from Lauren Jacobs at Mobly

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I just completed the free Shift Nudge Figma course so I can make better quick designs as a product manager. So much quality content packed into this hour long course.

Review from Maximiliano Peszano at MediSprout

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I learned to use Figma through trial and error, only checking the docs when I couldn't figure something out. But... I just finished the free Shift Nudge Figma course, and I have to say it's a MUST for anyone who uses Figma on a daily basis!

Review from Ridd at Inflight

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I've probably learned more about visual design from MDS than anyone. Today's episode is a deep dive into his creative process, showing how he designed (and vibe coded) the all-new Shift Nudge website.

Review from Charlsy Yang at Google

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Finally the goat is on the pod! Or should I say the old Shift Nudge crew reunion :) Always enjoy following Matt on the canvas, learned so much just watching him design.

Review from Amit Singh at Intuit

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:50:50 GMT

To truly own the user experience, content designers need to speak the language of pixels and interaction just as fluently as we speak information hierarchy and content strategy. Shift Nudge gave me that.

Review from Akanksha Gupta at Freelance

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Shift Nudge was an excellent reset on the fundamentals. It forced me to slow down and figure out why certain layouts feel balanced, why some typography choices make content easier to scan, and how spacing alone can change how information is understood.

Review from Zuhrah Felemban at Umm Al-Qura University

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 31 May 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Shift Nudge wasn't just theory, it was learning how to think like a designer. I developed the designer's eye. The ability to notice what most people overlook. To simplify without losing meaning. To create with purpose.

Review from Mariano Armengol at Crediclub

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 24 May 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Just joined a Mexican Fintech as Head of Design. Shift Nudge played a real role in getting me here. I came in with years of experience, but the course sharpened skills I thought I already had and gave me real confidence in areas where I had gaps. It raised my bar as a designer in ways I didn't expect.

Review from Liliia Kujda at EA SPORTS

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 17 May 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I often refer young and aspiring designers to Shift Nudge as it has the foundation you need to kickstart a career or fine-tune the craft of product design. MDS has put together the most valuable program you can find out there.

Review from Ramon Gilabert at Microsoft

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 10 May 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I've taken many courses, recently a masters in interaction design, and I've read every book, but your course is by far the most comprehensive, well explained, well structured, and most actionable resource in design I've ever taken.

Review from Boma Josiah at Freelance

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 03 May 2025 00:50:50 GMT

This is the most impactful design course I've ever taken. I especially love the tasks for each lesson and personal feedback from MDS. It's all been incredibly worthwhile!

Review from Jenny Vogel at Keller Williams

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I would've paid 4x more for this course. Matt is an incredible teacher! This was exactly what I needed to take my designs to the next level.

Review from Stephen Asonye at Klaviyo

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Not gonna lie... this is the best design course I've ever taken. Shift Nudge has fundamentally changed the way I design for the web.

Review from Kakau Fonseca at Nubank

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I'm in love with your course and the way you explain things. Thanks again!

Review from Jenelle Miller at WebstaurantStore

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Shift Nudge is one of the best UI courses I've taken. Matt does a great job explaining design concepts and I especially like that all lessons have real world practical examples. Also, the added homework assignments really help to reinforce my learning. Strongly recommend!

Review from Tiffany C Yu at Freelance

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Matt helped identify areas where I could improve to take my designs to the next level. This was definitely a good investment for my career!

Review from Michelle Lu at Meta

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Blown away by your level of feedback... Definitely getting my value out of this class!

Review from Jonah Stefanovic at hmmh AG

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I've learned more from this course in one week than a full year of being self-taught! Very glad I made the decision to join.

Review from Tom Giannattasio at Figma

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Matt is a rarity. Not only is he one of the most talented designers in the game, he also has an incredible knack for teaching and inspiring others.

Review from Arjen Harris at Independent

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Just wanted to say I really appreciate the elaborate feedback on the homework man, really makes the course shine!

Review from Hasan Ansari at NX3 Corp

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Really grateful for the course you've put together. I've learned a lot from the lessons and really enjoyed them. Thank you!

Review from Christine Yeh at Intercom

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I really appreciate that I always have access to the course and can pick it up anytime. The video critiques have been fire, in addition to my own I watch the ones you've done for others and am learning a lot.

Review from Yannik Sprengart at Centigrade

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:50:50 GMT

The only design course you will ever need to take! Practical knowledge and real world examples from one of the industry's leaders. All you need to get started or to take your design skills to a new level.

Review from Dash at UI8

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:50:50 GMT

If you want to learn good design while preparing your landscape to get you on the right track to a rewarding career, look no further. This project is undoubtedly a work of love. Highly recommend!

Review from Yehezkel Lipinsky at The New York Times

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:50:50 GMT

This course has been so additive to my design practice, and the results can be seen in my professional work.

Review from Yassine Bakiri at Jobcloud

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I've approached your course with a pinch of salt at the beginning, dreading that it would be scratching the surface like lots of online courses that I've found in the past. And I'm so glad I was wrong! No regrets, money well invested.

Review from Abeer Qamer

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:50:50 GMT

I just discovered Shift Nudge and fell in love with it. The course structure is really amazing!

Review from Anipier Bérubé at Folks

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:50:50 GMT

Just wanted to tell you how happy I am that I found your class. It's short, clean, clear, and organized. Thank you so much!

Review from Christian Cardenas at CDG

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:50:50 GMT

Absolutely love your course, it's been helping me a ton as I work on client projects and implementing every new thing I learn onto each project!

Review from Brad Weaver at Valence

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:50:50 GMT

Matt is without a doubt one of the best minds working in Product Design. He's one of my most respected colleagues. Flat out, he knows his stuff. Recommend this to your students or anyone wanting to enter or advance in the field.

Review from Brandon Pittman

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:50:50 GMT

Matt's friendly presentation style made design approachable and easy to understand. He provides a lot of helpful examples in every lesson and the homework assignments are challenging and highly applicable.

Review from Shalaka Mulherkar at BlueJeans

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:50:50 GMT

Before I was trying to learn UI Design by myself without any guidance, but now I'm so glad I found this structured course to pave the way. I'm gaining confidence with every exercise. Thank you MDS!

Review from Matthew Matsuzaki at Ghost

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:50:50 GMT

There is no one more qualified, methodical in their approach, or a better teacher I can think of for a course like this. This is what you've been waiting for to get a leg up in your design practice.

Review from Kyle Wilkins at Kettle

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:50:50 GMT

So many gems in the Shift Nudge course. I highly recommend it to designers at all levels.

Review from Denislav Jeliazkov at Figura Digital

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:50:50 GMT

This course is FREAKING LIT! So good.

Review from Hamilton Ulmer at MotherDuck

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:50:50 GMT

I love Shift Nudge. I am a data person who is really enjoying the content as I assemble more skills for my voltron configuration.

Review from Alicia Quan at UX of EdTech

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:50:50 GMT

I just started Shift Nudge and am loving it.

Review from Jeffrey Bates at MediaValet

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:50:50 GMT

Shift Nudge is a great resource.

Review from J. Elise Bry at Nordstrom

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:50:50 GMT

By building my skills and vocabulary in visual design, I've become a better, stronger design partner, and I can communicate my ideas better by creating mockups and prototypes.

Review from Bokul Borah at Intuit

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:50:50 GMT

A great refresher on the foundational concepts, plus practical tips around file handling, organization, and experimenting with variations. The core content was very strong and immediately practical.

Review from Frank Palmasani

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:50:50 GMT

As a software developer, this gave me a lot of insight into why designers make certain decisions. I can have more involved discussions with designers, not just about functionality but why certain decisions are made.

Review from Mike Devlin at BeastCode

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:50:50 GMT

The course hit everything from fundamentals into advanced stuff. Solid for people just beginning to learn or who had been doing it for 10+ years.

Review from Ayman Jaddaa

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:50:50 GMT

How detailed it was, you went through everything thoroughly. The notes in each lesson help you focus on the video instead of worrying about taking notes.

Review from Akee Kazi at Webflow

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:50:50 GMT

I 100% recommend Shift Nudge! I'm a self-taught designer and it's helped me improve my design process so much. Plus the critique vault for all the homework is a great way to check your work.

Review from Osaz

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:50:50 GMT

My eye for design is definitely better because of Shift Nudge. I also love how diverse the Slack group is, with students from all over the world. It's amazing and definitely helpful if you're looking to network.

Review from Simran Jassal

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:50:50 GMT

I'm this close to purchasing Shift Nudge. Does anyone have any insight or helpful anecdotes from taking the course?

Review from Simran Jassal

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:50:50 GMT

This is one of the reasons why I want to do Shift Nudge! I learned so much at previous workplaces when people really get into visuals, so this is helpful to know.

Review from Simran Jassal

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:50:50 GMT

I've been watching the Shift Nudge videos every day and it's been super rewarding to see it pay off in my design work. And I haven't even finished the assignments yet!

Review from Jaksen at JPMorgan

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:50:50 GMT

Just finished the Shift Nudge course after seeing MDS's episode on Dive Club. Gotta say it was an absolute masterclass and would recommend for any product designer looking to upskill on visual/UI design.

Review from Hannah Hearth at Vercel

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:50:50 GMT

I was obviously thinking of Shift Nudge when I shared that bit about craft being something you can learn.

Review from Tyrone C. at Independent

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:50:50 GMT

I pretty much kick-started my career by buying the Shift Nudge course. In my opinion, the best, most foundational design course money can buy.

Review from Mike Gonzalez at vidIQ

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:50:50 GMT

Shift Nudge is 🐐

Review from Tommy Geoco at Enjoyers Media

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 00:50:50 GMT

One incredible investment worth saving up for might be Shift Nudge by MDS. Probably the best in the biz at teaching visual design.

Review from Adewunmi Gift

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:50:50 GMT

Started Shift Nudge UI learning days back and it has to be one of the best courses I have seen so far.

Review from Denislav Jeliazkov at Figura Digital

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 00:50:50 GMT

The course that changed my career.

Review from Ryan Sterling

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 00:50:50 GMT

Saw MDS post a similar exercise which inspired me to do the same. I learned a ton in his Shift Nudge program. Highly recommend.

Review from Sam Stephenson at Granola

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:50:50 GMT

I love it when we use each others' stuff 😍 Shift Nudge has been great to me too.

Review from Harish

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:50:50 GMT

One of the most enjoyable lessons from Shift Nudge so far has been creating illustrations from references. Remade On Deck in Figma and it blew my mind how far you could get with simple shapes, gradients, and layer effects.

Review from Jake Dragash

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:50:50 GMT

At the risk of sounding like a fanboy, I will only say this: Matt's entire approach to design and life is something I truly strive for. Not to mention Shift Nudge has been helping me become so much more confident in my skills.

Review from Tejas Athare

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 25 May 2024 00:50:50 GMT

Shift Nudge has been a super helpful resource for me to level up my game! Matt is way more fun and less serious IRL than his profile pictures here on X 😛

Review from David Wells

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 18 May 2024 00:50:50 GMT

Check out Shift Nudge, it's 🔥

Review from Isaac

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 11 May 2024 00:50:50 GMT

Diving into Shift Nudge today and I'm so pumped! Looking forward to learning UI/UX from the legend MDS.

Review from Phil at Sidecar

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 04 May 2024 00:50:50 GMT

Take the Shift Nudge course by MDS ⚡️

Review from Nouman at NXA

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:50:50 GMT

Another fantastic workshop by MDS! Thanks for the invaluable insights on UI design principles!

Review from Elvira Burchik at Born

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:50:50 GMT

I'm a developer, and whenever I need to change something in Figma, I get super frustrated because things often don't work the way I expect them to. This Shift Nudge Figma course made me much more comfortable and took just one lunch break.

Review from Denislav Jeliazkov at Figura Digital

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:50:50 GMT

Shift Nudge is one of the best if not THE best course. So if you want to dive deep in Figma, MDS got you covered. Couldn't recommend more.

Review from Carlos

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:50:50 GMT

I'm a Shift Nudge certified UI designer. I took this course because I wanted to be more confident in my UI skills. After 24 weeks, I can tell the difference between my designs prior and after. If I could summarize it in one cliche sentence it would be this: the devil is in the details.

Review from Maryam Daftarian at Veris AI

help@shiftnudge.com (Matt D. Smith) — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:50:50 GMT

An absolute expert in how to bring information to you so that you will actually understand it and be able to apply it. The information is bite size, engaging, hands on, the instructor is vulnerable and shows who they are. They are authentic, you can sense that they care to help others. These things are critical to help me learn and if it wasn't like this I would have stopped in the middle. They are extremely generous to put everything they know out there in a simple way.