Welcome to Cursor Learning Path for Designers

Cursor is the AI-powered code editor that lets you prototype, code, and collaborate with AI as your pair programmer. Complete this guide in 24 minutes and go from zero to confident building with AI.

What You'll Learn

This learning path is structured in 4 sequential modules that build on each other. Complete all lessons in order for the best learning experience.

1

Setup

Download, install, and explore Cursor

Foundation

2

AI Features

Master Tab, Chat, Cmd+K, and Composer

Build

3

Design-to-Code

Convert designs to React with Tailwind

Create

4

Advanced

Master customization and best practices

Master

Modules

4

Lessons

12

Duration

24 min

What's in Each Module?

Module	Description	Key Topics
1. Setup	Get Cursor installed and explore the interface	• Download and install Cursor for your OS • Navigate the VS Code-based interface • Learn basic code editing and Git
2. AI Features	Master Cursor's four core AI tools	• Tab completions for instant code suggestions • Chat (Cmd+L) for conversational help • Cmd+K for inline editing and Composer for multi-file generation
3. Design-to-Code	Convert designs to working code	• Transform Figma designs to React components • Build responsive frontends with React and Tailwind • Rapid prototyping and design iteration
4. Advanced	Leverage advanced Cursor capabilities	• Customize with extensions and .cursorrules • Codebase indexing and @-mentions for smart context • Best practices for sustainable AI development

Getting Started

Choose the path that fits your needs:

New to Cursor? Start from the beginning and follow sequentially. You'll be building with AI in less than 30 minutes.
Already have Cursor installed? Jump to Module 2 (AI Features) and start using Tab, Chat, and Composer right away.
Want to design-to-code? Skip to Module 3 (Design-to-Code) to convert Figma designs to React components immediately.
Build at your own pace — Each lesson takes 2 minutes. Pause between modules to practice and experiment.

Ready to Get Started?

Jump in and begin your Cursor journey! Download Cursor, open the first lesson, and start building with AI.

Overview

Setup

Prototype

GitHub

Best Practices