Gestalt offers specific training for designers and cross-functional partners to advance their knowledge of Pinterest's Design System: Gestalt—fundamentals and workshops on relevant topics to reinforce systems mindset and design quality.
Available sessions
Intro to Gestalt
All new design hires spend their first week learning the Pinterest ropes in Pintro, our company-wide onboarding program run by Learning & Development. It includes the Intro to Gestalt Design Systems, held monthly, every 3rd Wednesdays (1pm PST time). Designer managers should add new hires to the Intro to Gestalt Design System class. If you are a new designer hire and didn't get an invite, make sure to chat with your manager, or reach out to us.
You can also find the event by looking at the Pinterest design calendar.
Key takeways
- How to use the Gestalt Design System as a single source of truth
- How to ask questions and propose changes to the team
- How the Gestalt team is here to support you
Common questions
- I'm not a new hire designer, can I still take the Intro to Gestalt onboarding class?
Yes, you can! Make sure to look at the upcoming events, and ask your manager to add you to the invite. - I already attended this class, can I attend it one more time?
Yes. Let us know, and we can add you to the next session. - Is this training exclusive to Product designers?
No. This training applies to all designers roles, no matter your area within Pinterest. - Can I provide feedback on this training?
Yes, please! After the training you will receive a survey link and asked to provide feedback and suggestions.
Gestalt learning path
A self-service learning path for designers and engineers to advance their knowledge in our design system. It contains online tutorials and workshops on relevant topics for everyone to review at their own pace.
Gestalt learning path has 3 main tracks: Core, Design, and Engineering.
The Core track includes content for designers and engineers, while Design and Engineering focus on each branch.
Key takeways
- How to manipulate Gestalt components
- How to use Figma efficiently
Common questions
- I'm not a designer; can I still access Gestalt learning path resources?
Yes, you can if it is your interest. Access Gestalt learning path to take advantage of our resources. - Are the videos going to be always available to watch?
Yes. The Gestalt learning Path offers videos that will be available to watch as needed.
Please note: We might update the videos if the software gets outdated and the tutorials no longer make sense. - Can I add tutorials or contribute to the Gestalt learning path?
Yes! We welcome contributions. Reach out to us, and we can coordinate.
Accessibility training
As designers, we must ensure that everyone can access what we create, despite their background, knowledge base, or ability. Accessible design improves the digital experience for all users.
Gestalt offers an accessibility training formatted for designers to support inclusive efforts and to reinforce creating belonging at Pinterest. This training happens twice a year (H1 and H2).
Sign up for the training, and we will add you to next session.
Key takeways
- Understand basic accessible and inclusive design principles
- How to design following accessibility principles
- How to use a screen reader
Common questions
- I'm not a designer, can I still take this training?
Yes, you can. We believe accessibility is everyone's job. Feel free to sign up to the training and we will get in touch to coordinate. - I already attended this class, can I attend it one more time?
Yes. Feel free to sign up to the training as many time as you wish. You can also recommend it to others! - Is this training exclusive to Product designers?
It was formatted for design needs; however, we believe accessibility applies to all roles, no matter your area within Pinterest. - Can I provide feedback on this training?
Yes, please! After the training you will receive a survey link and asked to provide feedback and suggestions.
Figma tips and tricks
In partnership with the Design Ops team and other designers, Gestalt offers hands-on training supporting craft and Figma tooling skill sets related to design systems usage. These pieces of training don't have a recurring day or time, so stay tuned for the next training by regularly checking #gestalt-design and #design-org channels. In the meantime, we invite you to check out our Gestalt learning path, a self-service learning path for designers and engineers to advance their knowledge in our design system.
Key takeways
- How to use Gestalt components efficiently and speed up your workflow
- How to get most of Figma when dealing with components (some tips and tricks)
- How to use Gestalt documentation to support design
Common questions
- I'm not a designer, can I still take this training?
This training is dedicated to designers as we go deeper into Figma features, tips, and tricks. You could join, but at least a basic tool knowledge is required. - I want to support Gestalt as a Figma instructor in one fo the upcoming classes. Is it possible?
Yes if it relates to design systems. Reach out to us and we will follow up with you to plan it together. If it isn't systems-related, reach out to the Design Ops team for guidance. - Can I provide feedback on this training?
Yes, please! We will provide a space for feedback and notes during the training.