Coding for UX : Getting Started with Cursor

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# A Beginner's Guide to Cursor for UX Designers
Don't know how to code? No problem! This hands-on workshop introduces UX designers to Cursor, an AI-powered code editor that makes building and prototyping incredibly accessible—even if you've never written a line of code or used an IDE before.

We'll demystify the tools and workflows that usually intimidate designers, breaking everything down into simple, digestible steps. You'll learn the absolute fundamentals: how to set up Cursor, navigate the interface, use AI to generate code for you, and see your designs come to life in code—all without needing to be a programmer.

This is about empowerment and exploration. We'll do a live walkthrough of Cursor's essential features with zero jargon, show you real examples of how AI generates code from simple prompts, and explore how this tool closes the gap between design and development.

By the end, you'll understand what Cursor can do and feel confident exploring it on your own.

No coding experience required—just a willingness to try something new.

## What You'll Learn
• Set up Cursor from scratch
• Understand IDE fundamentals in plain English (no technical jargon!)
• Use Cursor's AI to generate simple code from prompts
• See live examples of how AI translates design ideas into working code
• Discover how designers can collaborate with developers using Cursor
• Explore the possibilities without feeling overwhelmed

## What to Bring
• Get Cursor installed on your computer

## Tools Used
• Cursor (free account—we'll set it up together)

## Presenter
**Danny Setiawan** | Founder & Instructor @ CoCreate – AI-Powered UX Course | Formerly The Economist and Yahoo! Finance