A one-day workshop for people who build
Design inMotion
Prototype modern interfaces by hand — from first sketch to shipped interaction — in one focused day with a tiny group.
A small group, on purpose. When the last seat goes, the waitlist opens.
01 What you'll walk away with
- A A rough idea turned into a clickable prototype — before lunch.
- B Motion patterns that feel native, and a filter for knowing when to skip them.
- C A repeatable loop — sketch, prototype, test, refine — ready for Monday morning.
- D Handoff notes engineers actually enjoy reading.
02 The program
- 09:30 Doors, coffee, and pairing up
- 10:00 Session 1 — From idea to frame
- 11:15 Session 2 — Motion with intent
- 12:30 Lunch (on us) & open studio
- 13:30 Session 3 — Build sprint
- 15:30 Breakout — 1:1 feedback rounds
- 16:30 Show & tell, then next steps
- 17:00 Wrap — prototype in hand
03 Who's teaching
Maya Okafor
Design Director, Framewerk
A decade of shipping product interfaces — she still sketches every screen by hand first.
Leo Tanaka
Staff Engineer, Framewerk
Builds the design systems that take prototypes to production — fast and without drama.
04 Practical info
- Who it's for Designers, developers, and product folks who'd rather build than watch. No prototyping experience needed.
- Bring A laptop, a free Figma account, a modern browser. We email a setup checklist three days before.
- Included Lunch, snacks, coffee, and every workshop file.
- Cost $180. Full refunds up to 72 hours before; seats transfer any time.
05 Good questions, answered
I'm not a designer — is this for me?
Yes. The workshop is built for builders. If you can open a browser, you can keep up; we'll fill the gaps together.
What should I install before I arrive?
A free Figma account and the latest version of your favorite browser. The full checklist arrives by email three days before.
Can I get a refund or transfer my seat?
Full refund up to 72 hours before the workshop. Seats are transferable any time — just email us the new name.
It says almost full — is there a waitlist?
Yes. Email [email protected] with "waitlist" in the subject. We run this series quarterly and will reach out first.
Is the venue accessible?
Step-free entry, elevator access, and accessible restrooms. Tell us what you need in the RSVP notes and we'll take care of it.
How do I get there?
Light rail stops four blocks away, bike racks out front, and paid parking on 3rd Ave. Doors open at 9:15.
06 Scenes from the studio
Photography from our last session — the room, the talks, the work, and the group that made it happen. Tap any photo to view it full size.
07 Inside the studio
A minute inside last session's room — the work, the talks, and the coffee.
Foundry Hall · 214 Morrison St · Portland OR · #DesignInMotion