Master GitHub Copilot for Design & Prototyping

Learn to code prototypes, understand developer code, and collaborate with your team like never before. Whether you're a designer who codes or learning to code for the first time, Copilot makes it possible.

✨ 10 Lessons

From setup to collaboration, all in about 18 minutes

🎯 Beginner-Friendly

No coding experience needed. Learn at your own pace

🚀 Practical Skills

Build prototypes, review code, and work better with devs

What You'll Learn

📦 Module 1: Setup & Installation (6 min)

→ Lesson 1: Install GitHub Copilot
→ Lesson 2: Your First Code Suggestion
→ Lesson 3: Workspace Setup for Designers

⚙️ Module 2: Core Features (6 min)

→ Lesson 4: Autocomplete & Code Completions
→ Lesson 5: Chat for Design Questions
→ Lesson 6: Inline Code Explanations

🎨 Module 3: Prototyping Workflows (4 min)

→ Lesson 7: From Design to Interactive Prototype
→ Lesson 8: Building Responsive & Interactive Layouts

🤝 Module 4: Developer Collaboration (2 min)

→ Lesson 9: Reviewing Developer Code
→ Lesson 10: Communicating with Your Dev Team

Why This Matters for Designers

🚀 Build Prototypes in Minutes

Stop waiting for developers. Create clickable, interactive prototypes yourself. Test ideas faster and iterate based on real feedback.

💬 Speak the Developer Language

Understand what developers build. Review code, ask smart questions, and collaborate as true partners—not just handoff specialists.

✨ Better Design Decisions

Know what's possible to build, what takes effort, and how to design for implementation. Make smarter choices upfront.

🎯 Stand Out in Your Role

Design + coding skills make you invaluable. From UX design to technical design, these skills open doors to career growth.

Ready to Get Started?

You'll need VS Code installed (free at code.visualstudio.com). GitHub Copilot offers a free trial with 60 minutes per month of AI assistance. That's enough to get started and see the value before deciding to upgrade.

💡 Pro Tip

Start with Lesson 1. You'll have Copilot installed and working within 5 minutes. Then jump into Lesson 2 to see your first AI suggestion in action!

Overview

Setup

Prototype