The school for people who ship

Learn to build with AI. Ship something real.

Mentor-led programs that take you from an idea to a working product on a live URL - using Claude Code and whatever comes next. No code background needed. From one hour a day to a month-long deep track.

Built for students· designers· founders· PMs & professionals· teams & studios

400+
people taught
6
programs
15+
years building
100%
ship live
Programs

Same method, different depths.

Every program runs the same build loop - pick by the time you have and how you like to learn. Each one ends the same way: your product, live on its URL.

For individual builders
★ Most popular The Build Week · 1:1 online

One week. Build it. Own it.

5 sessions · 1 hr a day · just you + Pradeep

Private sessions, a plan written for your idea, and a shipped product by Friday. The premium 1:1 way in.

₹19,999 ₹14,999
Only 3 slots a week · launch price
The Build Month · 1:1 online

One month. Become a builder.

1 month · 12 sessions + build week

The deep track. Four weeks of 1:1 sessions - planning, git, data, APIs, AI-native design - then a capstone build week on your own product.

₹39,999 ₹29,999
2 seats a month · starts with a free call
Not sure which one is right for you?

The Build Day, Week and Month are your three ways in - see exactly what's different, side by side.

For teams & institutions
For teams

Bring your team. Built around your work.

Private 2-day sprints for studios and product teams going AI-native together. We've run this for architecture studios, corporate design leaders & product managers.

For institutions

Workshops for colleges & universities.

Hands-on building workshops for design and engineering schools - proven at NID, VIT & Chitkara, 400+ students taught, every one shipping something real.

The Studio · custom programs · quote within 24 hours See The Studio →
The Library · self-paced · coming soon

The method, as self-paced courses.

Everything the school teaches, packaged so you can learn it at your own pace - starting with a free foundation course. Drop your email and you'll be first to know (and first in).

The method & curriculum

Become AI-native, not tool-dependent.

Tools change every few months - these six skills don't. Every program teaches them at its own depth, on the project you actually want to ship.

01

Planning & scoping

Turn a big idea into a Phase-1 you can actually ship this week.

02

Project memory

A memory file + docs folder, so the AI remembers your project between sessions.

03

Prompting & delegation

Describe the destination, not every step - asks that actually work.

04

Data & APIs

Real databases, external services, AI APIs - keys handled safely.

05

AI-native design

Interfaces that look intentional, not raw - tokens, polish, mobile.

06

Shipping & security

Test, secure, deploy to a live URL, connect your domain, demo it.

Your idea, not our curriculum.

Every program is shaped around the project you want to ship. Before we start, you get a custom build plan written for your idea - three options, one recommendation, phase by phase.

No code required. Really.

AI writes the code - you learn to plan, direct and verify it in plain words. Built for designers, students, PMs and founders, not engineers.

It ends with a live URL.

Not a certificate, not a prototype - a real product at its own address, used in your real life from the next morning. We believe in building, not certificates.

The stack

Real tools, not toy sandboxes.

You learn in the same tools professionals ship with. Set up before day one - yours forever after.

You build with
Claude Code
Cursor
Antigravity
Figma
+ whatever ships next
Your accounts
GitHub
Vercel
Netlify
Supabase
Resend
You bring

Your problem statement - the only prerequisite that matters.

Pradeep Siddappa
Your mentor

Hi, I'm Pradeep. Every session is with me.

I'm an engineer and a design graduate from NID. I was a Design Manager at Intuit (QuickBooks Desktop & Inventory Online), founded Chiblu, and have shipped products across fintech and e-commerce for 15 years - apps, AI agents, internal tools, a marketplace. These days I teach people to get AI-fluent enough to ship real things - design leaders, architects, students, PMs, founders.

I've taught in lecture halls, weekend bootcamps and hands-on workshops. The format that consistently works: a small group or 1:1, a plan written for you, a mentor present, and a working tool at the end. That's why the school runs the way it does - and why it's small on purpose.

NID grad · 15 years designing + building · ex-Intuit · founder, Chiblu · NID, VIT & Chitkara faculty

From past builders

Real builders, real words.

Real people, most with no code background - who walked out with a working tool and kept building.

★★★★★
Highly Recommended for Professionals Pivoting into AI! As a complete beginner, I was looking for a course that wouldn't just overwhelm me with jargon, and Pradeep from designerwhobuild delivered exactly that. He provided absolute clarity on the basics of how AI works, encouraging us to understand the logic behind every single step and actually build things ourselves. Beyond the technicalities, the course laid out an incredibly efficient process to get optimum results quickly. What set this experience apart was the prep work. Having a 1:1 session with Pradeep a few days before the course kicked off was a game-changer; it completely refined my problem statement and gave me total clarity on what I wanted to learn and create. Despite being a group dynamic where we learned so much from each other, Pradeep managed to give incredible personal attention to every single attendee. If you are a professional trying to create your own AI tool or feel stuck on a specific project, I cannot recommend him enough!
Surabhi Manchalwar
Surabhi Manchalwar
Head of Design, PhonePe Business & Web Platforms
★★★★★
I wanted to learn technicalties around backend connections while vibecoding. Pradeep helped me with that. I got to learn about some security vulnerabilities and hw to avoid them.
Tarun Bhandari
Tarun Bhandari
Design manager
★★★★★
Well-structured and well-conducted session! Pradeep prepared the participants a week before the actual session with the required setup, which helped everyone dive right into creating on the day of the workshop. He patiently guided each participant with full attention, walked us through the steps, answered queries, and facilitated the process of building our respective products. Pradeep also encouraged us to experiment confidently throughout the workshop. I can confidently say that I no longer feel intimidated by Claude. I’m looking forward to applying the learnings from the course and experimenting more on my own. If you are on the fence about signing up for the workshop, I would definitely encourage you to go for it without hesitation.
HL
Hema L
UX Designer
★★★★★
This was such a great experience , i learned a lot about building project in antigravity and the tool i made is going to be a great support for me in my next projects i cant wait to use it again .
Radhika
Radhika
Designer
★★★★★
The workshop was very helpful i came to know about backend and this will help me in website as well. The way sir teaches is amazing will always love to work with him in professional life
Vimal Sehgal
Vimal Sehgal
UX/UI Designer
★★★★★
Had a great experience learning a new way to synthesise data today. Since it was my first time trying it, it initially felt a little overwhelming and fast-paced, but eventually I started understanding the process and could move forward with it. I’m not completely done yet because I’m currently short on credits, but I’ll continue and complete it once the credits are back.
Navya Dharwal
Navya Dharwal
Designer
★★★★★
Highly Recommended for Professionals Pivoting into AI! As a complete beginner, I was looking for a course that wouldn't just overwhelm me with jargon, and Pradeep from designerwhobuild delivered exactly that. He provided absolute clarity on the basics of how AI works, encouraging us to understand the logic behind every single step and actually build things ourselves. Beyond the technicalities, the course laid out an incredibly efficient process to get optimum results quickly. What set this experience apart was the prep work. Having a 1:1 session with Pradeep a few days before the course kicked off was a game-changer; it completely refined my problem statement and gave me total clarity on what I wanted to learn and create. Despite being a group dynamic where we learned so much from each other, Pradeep managed to give incredible personal attention to every single attendee. If you are a professional trying to create your own AI tool or feel stuck on a specific project, I cannot recommend him enough!
Surabhi Manchalwar
Surabhi Manchalwar
Head of Design, PhonePe Business & Web Platforms
★★★★★
I wanted to learn technicalties around backend connections while vibecoding. Pradeep helped me with that. I got to learn about some security vulnerabilities and hw to avoid them.
Tarun Bhandari
Tarun Bhandari
Design manager
★★★★★
Well-structured and well-conducted session! Pradeep prepared the participants a week before the actual session with the required setup, which helped everyone dive right into creating on the day of the workshop. He patiently guided each participant with full attention, walked us through the steps, answered queries, and facilitated the process of building our respective products. Pradeep also encouraged us to experiment confidently throughout the workshop. I can confidently say that I no longer feel intimidated by Claude. I’m looking forward to applying the learnings from the course and experimenting more on my own. If you are on the fence about signing up for the workshop, I would definitely encourage you to go for it without hesitation.
HL
Hema L
UX Designer
★★★★★
This was such a great experience , i learned a lot about building project in antigravity and the tool i made is going to be a great support for me in my next projects i cant wait to use it again .
Radhika
Radhika
Designer
★★★★★
The workshop was very helpful i came to know about backend and this will help me in website as well. The way sir teaches is amazing will always love to work with him in professional life
Vimal Sehgal
Vimal Sehgal
UX/UI Designer
★★★★★
Had a great experience learning a new way to synthesise data today. Since it was my first time trying it, it initially felt a little overwhelming and fast-paced, but eventually I started understanding the process and could move forward with it. I’m not completely done yet because I’m currently short on credits, but I’ll continue and complete it once the credits are back.
Navya Dharwal
Navya Dharwal
Designer
★★★★★
Highly Recommended for Professionals Pivoting into AI! As a complete beginner, I was looking for a course that wouldn't just overwhelm me with jargon, and Pradeep from designerwhobuild delivered exactly that. He provided absolute clarity on the basics of how AI works, encouraging us to understand the logic behind every single step and actually build things ourselves. Beyond the technicalities, the course laid out an incredibly efficient process to get optimum results quickly. What set this experience apart was the prep work. Having a 1:1 session with Pradeep a few days before the course kicked off was a game-changer; it completely refined my problem statement and gave me total clarity on what I wanted to learn and create. Despite being a group dynamic where we learned so much from each other, Pradeep managed to give incredible personal attention to every single attendee. If you are a professional trying to create your own AI tool or feel stuck on a specific project, I cannot recommend him enough!
Surabhi Manchalwar
Surabhi Manchalwar
Head of Design, PhonePe Business & Web Platforms
★★★★★
I wanted to learn technicalties around backend connections while vibecoding. Pradeep helped me with that. I got to learn about some security vulnerabilities and hw to avoid them.
Tarun Bhandari
Tarun Bhandari
Design manager
★★★★★
Well-structured and well-conducted session! Pradeep prepared the participants a week before the actual session with the required setup, which helped everyone dive right into creating on the day of the workshop. He patiently guided each participant with full attention, walked us through the steps, answered queries, and facilitated the process of building our respective products. Pradeep also encouraged us to experiment confidently throughout the workshop. I can confidently say that I no longer feel intimidated by Claude. I’m looking forward to applying the learnings from the course and experimenting more on my own. If you are on the fence about signing up for the workshop, I would definitely encourage you to go for it without hesitation.
HL
Hema L
UX Designer
★★★★★
This was such a great experience , i learned a lot about building project in antigravity and the tool i made is going to be a great support for me in my next projects i cant wait to use it again .
Radhika
Radhika
Designer
★★★★★
The workshop was very helpful i came to know about backend and this will help me in website as well. The way sir teaches is amazing will always love to work with him in professional life
Vimal Sehgal
Vimal Sehgal
UX/UI Designer
★★★★★
Had a great experience learning a new way to synthesise data today. Since it was my first time trying it, it initially felt a little overwhelming and fast-paced, but eventually I started understanding the process and could move forward with it. I’m not completely done yet because I’m currently short on credits, but I’ll continue and complete it once the credits are back.
Navya Dharwal
Navya Dharwal
Designer
★★★★★
Highly Recommended for Professionals Pivoting into AI! As a complete beginner, I was looking for a course that wouldn't just overwhelm me with jargon, and Pradeep from designerwhobuild delivered exactly that. He provided absolute clarity on the basics of how AI works, encouraging us to understand the logic behind every single step and actually build things ourselves. Beyond the technicalities, the course laid out an incredibly efficient process to get optimum results quickly. What set this experience apart was the prep work. Having a 1:1 session with Pradeep a few days before the course kicked off was a game-changer; it completely refined my problem statement and gave me total clarity on what I wanted to learn and create. Despite being a group dynamic where we learned so much from each other, Pradeep managed to give incredible personal attention to every single attendee. If you are a professional trying to create your own AI tool or feel stuck on a specific project, I cannot recommend him enough!
Surabhi Manchalwar
Surabhi Manchalwar
Head of Design, PhonePe Business & Web Platforms
★★★★★
I wanted to learn technicalties around backend connections while vibecoding. Pradeep helped me with that. I got to learn about some security vulnerabilities and hw to avoid them.
Tarun Bhandari
Tarun Bhandari
Design manager
★★★★★
Well-structured and well-conducted session! Pradeep prepared the participants a week before the actual session with the required setup, which helped everyone dive right into creating on the day of the workshop. He patiently guided each participant with full attention, walked us through the steps, answered queries, and facilitated the process of building our respective products. Pradeep also encouraged us to experiment confidently throughout the workshop. I can confidently say that I no longer feel intimidated by Claude. I’m looking forward to applying the learnings from the course and experimenting more on my own. If you are on the fence about signing up for the workshop, I would definitely encourage you to go for it without hesitation.
HL
Hema L
UX Designer
★★★★★
This was such a great experience , i learned a lot about building project in antigravity and the tool i made is going to be a great support for me in my next projects i cant wait to use it again .
Radhika
Radhika
Designer
★★★★★
The workshop was very helpful i came to know about backend and this will help me in website as well. The way sir teaches is amazing will always love to work with him in professional life
Vimal Sehgal
Vimal Sehgal
UX/UI Designer
★★★★★
Had a great experience learning a new way to synthesise data today. Since it was my first time trying it, it initially felt a little overwhelming and fast-paced, but eventually I started understanding the process and could move forward with it. I’m not completely done yet because I’m currently short on credits, but I’ll continue and complete it once the credits are back.
Navya Dharwal
Navya Dharwal
Designer
★★★★★
Thank you Pradeep for helping me learn how to build and ship AI products end to end. The way you walked me through everything from idea to actually getting it out there was super helpful. If you're exploring AI product development, having someone who can show you the real way to do it is everything. Really grateful to have worked with you on this.
AK
Atul Kaul
Product Manager
★★★★★
I came to this workshop with a clear set of goals for the day. Pradeep helped us structure our thinking, clarify our ideas, and translate them into something tangible. His approach is rooted in learning by doing—building rather than just talking about AI—and that made all the difference. He covered the fundamentals, challenged us to think through our ideas in detail, and then guided us through the process of bringing them to life. The workshop didn't just teach tools; it exposed us to the nuances of building with AI and gave us the confidence to continue learning on our own. What impressed me most was that participants came with very different levels of AI literacy, yet everyone was able to create a working product by the end of the day. I would recommend this workshop to anyone, regardless of where they are in their AI journey. Whether you're just getting started or already experimenting with AI, you'll leave with a deeper understanding and something you've actually built.
NS
Neha Saraswat
★★★★★
Really enjoyed this workshop. The small group size (just 5 people) made it easy to ask questions and stay engaged throughout. I came in with a feeling that I wanted to be a builder, and I'm leaving with the confidence that I can actually build. The session was easy to follow, very hands-on, and there was guidance at every step without it ever feeling overwhelming. Lots of great learning packed into a day. Overall, a really good experience and time well spent.
MT
Meenakshi Thaploo
Designer Lead
★★★★★
Honestly, I had never explored something like this before,so this experience was completely new for me. I genuinely enjoyed the session and would definitely love to explore and try this further as well. Thank you for guiding us making the session engaging and easy to understand.
Diya Takkar
Diya Takkar
Designer
★★★★★
I found the experience very valuable as it connected classroom learning with real-world design practices. We used AI tools like Claude AI and GitHub during the process to help synthesize research data, organize insights, and streamline our workflow. It helped us analyse information more efficiently while still allowing us to make the final design decisions based on our own understanding and creativity.
MK
Manjot kaur
Designer
★★★★
It was a good experience as it was something new trying out and sir helped a lot even the outcome was amazing too
Rohan
Rohan
Designer
★★★★★
Thank you Pradeep for helping me learn how to build and ship AI products end to end. The way you walked me through everything from idea to actually getting it out there was super helpful. If you're exploring AI product development, having someone who can show you the real way to do it is everything. Really grateful to have worked with you on this.
AK
Atul Kaul
Product Manager
★★★★★
I came to this workshop with a clear set of goals for the day. Pradeep helped us structure our thinking, clarify our ideas, and translate them into something tangible. His approach is rooted in learning by doing—building rather than just talking about AI—and that made all the difference. He covered the fundamentals, challenged us to think through our ideas in detail, and then guided us through the process of bringing them to life. The workshop didn't just teach tools; it exposed us to the nuances of building with AI and gave us the confidence to continue learning on our own. What impressed me most was that participants came with very different levels of AI literacy, yet everyone was able to create a working product by the end of the day. I would recommend this workshop to anyone, regardless of where they are in their AI journey. Whether you're just getting started or already experimenting with AI, you'll leave with a deeper understanding and something you've actually built.
NS
Neha Saraswat
★★★★★
Really enjoyed this workshop. The small group size (just 5 people) made it easy to ask questions and stay engaged throughout. I came in with a feeling that I wanted to be a builder, and I'm leaving with the confidence that I can actually build. The session was easy to follow, very hands-on, and there was guidance at every step without it ever feeling overwhelming. Lots of great learning packed into a day. Overall, a really good experience and time well spent.
MT
Meenakshi Thaploo
Designer Lead
★★★★★
Honestly, I had never explored something like this before,so this experience was completely new for me. I genuinely enjoyed the session and would definitely love to explore and try this further as well. Thank you for guiding us making the session engaging and easy to understand.
Diya Takkar
Diya Takkar
Designer
★★★★★
I found the experience very valuable as it connected classroom learning with real-world design practices. We used AI tools like Claude AI and GitHub during the process to help synthesize research data, organize insights, and streamline our workflow. It helped us analyse information more efficiently while still allowing us to make the final design decisions based on our own understanding and creativity.
MK
Manjot kaur
Designer
★★★★
It was a good experience as it was something new trying out and sir helped a lot even the outcome was amazing too
Rohan
Rohan
Designer
★★★★★
Thank you Pradeep for helping me learn how to build and ship AI products end to end. The way you walked me through everything from idea to actually getting it out there was super helpful. If you're exploring AI product development, having someone who can show you the real way to do it is everything. Really grateful to have worked with you on this.
AK
Atul Kaul
Product Manager
★★★★★
I came to this workshop with a clear set of goals for the day. Pradeep helped us structure our thinking, clarify our ideas, and translate them into something tangible. His approach is rooted in learning by doing—building rather than just talking about AI—and that made all the difference. He covered the fundamentals, challenged us to think through our ideas in detail, and then guided us through the process of bringing them to life. The workshop didn't just teach tools; it exposed us to the nuances of building with AI and gave us the confidence to continue learning on our own. What impressed me most was that participants came with very different levels of AI literacy, yet everyone was able to create a working product by the end of the day. I would recommend this workshop to anyone, regardless of where they are in their AI journey. Whether you're just getting started or already experimenting with AI, you'll leave with a deeper understanding and something you've actually built.
NS
Neha Saraswat
★★★★★
Really enjoyed this workshop. The small group size (just 5 people) made it easy to ask questions and stay engaged throughout. I came in with a feeling that I wanted to be a builder, and I'm leaving with the confidence that I can actually build. The session was easy to follow, very hands-on, and there was guidance at every step without it ever feeling overwhelming. Lots of great learning packed into a day. Overall, a really good experience and time well spent.
MT
Meenakshi Thaploo
Designer Lead
★★★★★
Honestly, I had never explored something like this before,so this experience was completely new for me. I genuinely enjoyed the session and would definitely love to explore and try this further as well. Thank you for guiding us making the session engaging and easy to understand.
Diya Takkar
Diya Takkar
Designer
★★★★★
I found the experience very valuable as it connected classroom learning with real-world design practices. We used AI tools like Claude AI and GitHub during the process to help synthesize research data, organize insights, and streamline our workflow. It helped us analyse information more efficiently while still allowing us to make the final design decisions based on our own understanding and creativity.
MK
Manjot kaur
Designer
★★★★
It was a good experience as it was something new trying out and sir helped a lot even the outcome was amazing too
Rohan
Rohan
Designer
★★★★★
Thank you Pradeep for helping me learn how to build and ship AI products end to end. The way you walked me through everything from idea to actually getting it out there was super helpful. If you're exploring AI product development, having someone who can show you the real way to do it is everything. Really grateful to have worked with you on this.
AK
Atul Kaul
Product Manager
★★★★★
I came to this workshop with a clear set of goals for the day. Pradeep helped us structure our thinking, clarify our ideas, and translate them into something tangible. His approach is rooted in learning by doing—building rather than just talking about AI—and that made all the difference. He covered the fundamentals, challenged us to think through our ideas in detail, and then guided us through the process of bringing them to life. The workshop didn't just teach tools; it exposed us to the nuances of building with AI and gave us the confidence to continue learning on our own. What impressed me most was that participants came with very different levels of AI literacy, yet everyone was able to create a working product by the end of the day. I would recommend this workshop to anyone, regardless of where they are in their AI journey. Whether you're just getting started or already experimenting with AI, you'll leave with a deeper understanding and something you've actually built.
NS
Neha Saraswat
★★★★★
Really enjoyed this workshop. The small group size (just 5 people) made it easy to ask questions and stay engaged throughout. I came in with a feeling that I wanted to be a builder, and I'm leaving with the confidence that I can actually build. The session was easy to follow, very hands-on, and there was guidance at every step without it ever feeling overwhelming. Lots of great learning packed into a day. Overall, a really good experience and time well spent.
MT
Meenakshi Thaploo
Designer Lead
★★★★★
Honestly, I had never explored something like this before,so this experience was completely new for me. I genuinely enjoyed the session and would definitely love to explore and try this further as well. Thank you for guiding us making the session engaging and easy to understand.
Diya Takkar
Diya Takkar
Designer
★★★★★
I found the experience very valuable as it connected classroom learning with real-world design practices. We used AI tools like Claude AI and GitHub during the process to help synthesize research data, organize insights, and streamline our workflow. It helped us analyse information more efficiently while still allowing us to make the final design decisions based on our own understanding and creativity.
MK
Manjot kaur
Designer
★★★★
It was a good experience as it was something new trying out and sir helped a lot even the outcome was amazing too
Rohan
Rohan
Designer
Questions

Asked before, answered straight.

Do I need to know how to code?
No. AI writes the code - you learn to plan, direct and verify it in plain words. Every program is built for designers, students, PMs and founders, not engineers.
What if my idea is too big to build in the time?
That's normal - and it's exactly what the discovery call is for. We scope your idea down to a core build: the smallest version that proves it and goes live. Anything bigger - extra integrations, dashboards, automations - becomes a written roadmap you take home. And because you've learned the method, you can build the rest yourself. Bring the big idea; we ship its core, live.
Can it do complex things - payments, SMS, AI?
Yes - the one your idea actually hinges on, done properly. If it's a payments product, we wire up real payments; SMS or the rest become roadmap items. We'd rather ship one hard thing that works than half-finish three. On the Build Month, the deeper pieces - logins, AI features, several integrations - are all on the table.
Which program should I pick?
Short version: the Build Day to taste it and ship fast in a room full of energy, the Build Week to build your own product 1:1, the Build Month to go deep and become a builder. Bringing your team - the Studio. Not sure? Use "Compare plans in detail" up in Programs, or book a free call and I'll point you honestly.
What do I need to buy or subscribe to?
A laptop and a Claude plan that includes Claude Code (from around $20/month). Everything else we use - GitHub, Vercel, Supabase - has free tiers that are plenty for your first products.
Do I get a certificate?
No - you get a working product at a live URL, and the skill to build the next one. We believe in building, not certificates.
What's the refund policy?
Straightforward and written down - see the refund policy in our terms.

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