Think. Build. Test. Repeat.

Think. Build. Test. Repeat.

Design Thinking &

Prototyping for the Real World.

Design Thinking &

Prototyping for the Real World.

Design Thinking &

Prototyping for the Real World.

We train people around the world to solve real problems using AI, design thinking, and hands-on prototyping.

We train people around the world to solve real problems using AI, design thinking, and hands-on prototyping.

Trusted By Global Innovators

Trusted By Global Innovators

Trusted By Global Innovators

What We Do

What We Do

More than design. We help you solve the right problems—fast.

More than design. We help you solve the right problems—fast.

More than design. We help you solve the right problems—fast.

We combine design thinking, AI, and rapid prototyping to help individuals and organizations tackle complex challenges with clarity, speed, and impact.

We combine design thinking, AI, and rapid prototyping to help individuals and organizations tackle complex challenges with clarity, speed, and impact.

We combine design thinking, AI, and rapid prototyping to help individuals and organizations tackle complex challenges with clarity, speed, and impact.

Global Reach, Local Impact

Global Reach, Local Impact

Global Reach, Local Impact

Field-Tested Design Thinking

Field-Tested Design Thinking

Field-Tested Design Thinking

Sprints That Solve, Not Just Teach

Sprints That Solve, Not Just Teach

Sprints That Solve, Not Just Teach

Design Sprint Labs

Design Sprint Labs

Design Sprint Labs

Want to solve a challenge in 5 days or less?

Want to solve a challenge in 5 days or less?

Want to solve a challenge in 5 days or less?

Our Design Sprint Labs help teams move from insight to tested solution—fast. Whether you're a startup, NGO, or global org, we help you prototype and validate ideas in record time.

Our Design Sprint Labs help teams move from insight to tested solution—fast. Whether you're a startup, NGO, or global org, we help you prototype and validate ideas in record time.

NGO Field Sprint

Smart Product Labs

Innovation Bootcamp

Corporate Design Sprint

Where We Work

Where We Work

Where We Work

Where We Work

Global by Design. Local by Impact.

Global by Design. Local by Impact.

Global by Design. Local by Impact.

Our Design Sprint Labs help teams move from insight to tested solution—fast. Whether you're a startup, NGO, or global org, we help you prototype and validate ideas in record time.

Our Design Sprint Labs help teams move from insight to tested solution—fast. Whether you're a startup, NGO, or global org, we help you prototype and validate ideas in record time.

Our Design Sprint Labs help teams move from insight to tested solution—fast. Whether you're a startup, NGO, or global org, we help you prototype and validate ideas in record time.

Nigeria

Africa

Nigeria

Africa

Nigeria

Africa

Nigeria

Africa

South-Africa

Africa

South-Africa

Africa

South-Africa

Africa

South-Africa

Africa

United States

North America

United States

North America

United States

North America

United States

North America

Puerto Rico

Caribbean region

Puerto Rico

Caribbean region

Puerto Rico

Caribbean region

Puerto Rico

Caribbean region

Ghana

Africa

Ghana

Africa

Ghana

Africa

Ghana

Africa

Australia

Oceania

Australia

Oceania

Australia

Oceania

Australia

Oceania

Colombia

South America

Colombia

South America

Colombia

South America

Colombia

South America

Kenya

Africa

Coming soon

Kenya

Africa

Coming soon

Kenya

Africa

Coming soon

Kenya

Africa

Coming soon

India

Asia

Coming soon

India

Asia

Coming soon

India

Asia

Coming soon

India

Asia

Coming soon

Turkey

Europe

Coming soon

Turkey

Europe

Coming soon

Turkey

Europe

Coming soon

Turkey

Europe

Coming soon

United Kingdom

Europe

United Kingdom

Europe

United Kingdom

Europe

United Kingdom

Europe

Alumni Impact Snapshot

Alumni Impact Snapshot

Alumni Impact Snapshot

2,000+ learners trained globally

2,000+ learners trained globally

2,000+ learners trained globally

30+ innovation sprints completed

30+ innovation sprints completed

30+ innovation sprints completed

10+ countries activated

10+ countries activated

10+ countries activated

1,000+ real problems solved

1,000+ real problems solved

1,000+ real problems solved

  • It has been a pleasure working with Thomas and Melanie on the updates I needed to an existing product I created years ago. They were attentive to the feedback I provided and also walked me through the updates that were made so I could understand the intricacies of the design update process. I think everyone should work with experts in product design like Thomas to identify where product improvements can be made & assess opportunities for growth & development. I encourage people to reach out and see how The Digital Library can assist you with your product designs & related business needs.

    Kiara McClendon

    AForEffort, CEO/Founder

  • Helping Designers Worldwide Define and Achieve Their Goals. We collaborate with governments, nonprofits, and companies to co-create programs, run on-site sprints, and launch local innovation hubs.

    Wisdom John

    AForEffort, CEO/Founder

  • Helping Designers Worldwide Define and Achieve Their Goals. We collaborate with governments, nonprofits, and companies to co-create programs, run on-site sprints, and launch local innovation hubs.

    Wisdom John

    AForEffort, CEO/Founder

  • Helping Designers Worldwide Define and Achieve Their Goals. We collaborate with governments, nonprofits, and companies to co-create programs, run on-site sprints, and launch local innovation hubs.

    Wisdom John

    AForEffort, CEO/Founder

  • Helping Designers Worldwide Define and Achieve Their Goals. We collaborate with governments, nonprofits, and companies to co-create programs, run on-site sprints, and launch local innovation hubs.

    Wisdom John

    AForEffort, CEO/Founder

  • It has been a pleasure working with Thomas and Melanie on the updates I needed to an existing product I created years ago. They were attentive to the feedback I provided and also walked me through the updates that were made so I could understand the intricacies of the design update process. I think everyone should work with experts in product design like Thomas to identify where product improvements can be made & assess opportunities for growth & development. I encourage people to reach out and see how The Digital Library can assist you with your product designs & related business needs.

    Kiara McClendon

    AForEffort, CEO/Founder

  • Helping Designers Worldwide Define and Achieve Their Goals. We collaborate with governments, nonprofits, and companies to co-create programs, run on-site sprints, and launch local innovation hubs.

    Wisdom John

    AForEffort, CEO/Founder

  • Helping Designers Worldwide Define and Achieve Their Goals. We collaborate with governments, nonprofits, and companies to co-create programs, run on-site sprints, and launch local innovation hubs.

    Wisdom John

    AForEffort, CEO/Founder

  • Helping Designers Worldwide Define and Achieve Their Goals. We collaborate with governments, nonprofits, and companies to co-create programs, run on-site sprints, and launch local innovation hubs.

    Wisdom John

    AForEffort, CEO/Founder

  • Helping Designers Worldwide Define and Achieve Their Goals. We collaborate with governments, nonprofits, and companies to co-create programs, run on-site sprints, and launch local innovation hubs.

    Wisdom John

    AForEffort, CEO/Founder

Bring the Sprint to Your City.

Bring the Sprint to Your City.

Help us grow a global network of designers, innovators, and change-makers by hosting sprints in your local community. As an ambassador, you’ll be the face of our mission in your city connecting people, sparking ideas, and creating impact.

✔ Host Local Sprints: Organize and lead sprint events in your city.

✔ Host Local Sprints: Organize and lead sprint events in your city.

✔ Build Your Community: Bring together designers, students, and professionals.

✔ Build Your Community: Bring together designers, students, and professionals.

✔ Promote Our Mission: Spread the word about design sprints and their impact.

✔ Promote Our Mission: Spread the word about design sprints and their impact.

FAQ

FAQ

Our FAQ walks you through Design Library access, sprint logistics, payments and partnership options. If you can’t find it, contact us directly.

Our FAQ walks you through Design Library access, sprint logistics, payments and partnership options. If you can’t find it, contact us directly.

Our FAQ walks you through Design Library access, sprint logistics, payments and partnership options. If you can’t find it, contact us directly.

What is The Design Library?

What does it take to bring The Design Library to my country?

Who can join your workshops?

How is your approach different from other design workshops?

What is The Design Library?

What does it take to bring The Design Library to my country?

Who can join your workshops?

How is your approach different from other design workshops?

What is The Design Library?

What does it take to bring The Design Library to my country?

Who can join your workshops?

How is your approach different from other design workshops?

What is The Design Library?

What does it take to bring The Design Library to my country?

Who can join your workshops?

How is your approach different from other design workshops?

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Join the Community to Grow.

Meet like-minded creatives, share ideas, ask questions, and get inspired. Be part of a creative circle where insights flow, feedback is real, and collaboration sparks the next big thing.

Join the Community to Grow.

Meet like-minded creatives, share ideas, ask questions, and get inspired. Be part of a creative circle where insights flow, feedback is real, and collaboration sparks the next big thing.

Join the Community to Grow.

Meet like-minded creatives, share ideas, ask questions, and get inspired. Be part of a creative circle where insights flow, feedback is real, and collaboration sparks the next big thing.

Join the Community to Grow.

Meet like-minded creatives, share ideas, ask questions, and get inspired. Be part of a creative circle where insights flow, feedback is real, and collaboration sparks the next big thing.

The Design Library is a creative brand inspiring and empowering the next generation of designers through culture, strategy, and bold expression.

The Design Library is a creative brand inspiring and empowering the next generation of designers through culture, strategy, and bold expression.

The Design Library is a creative brand inspiring and empowering the next generation of designers through culture, strategy, and bold expression.

The Design Library is a creative brand inspiring and empowering the next generation of designers through culture, strategy, and bold expression.