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Shortcademy

  • TypeSelf-initiated project
  • RoleProduct design & development
  • CategoryLearning tool
  • Year2026

Shortcademy is a web app I designed and built to make keyboard shortcuts easier to learn. It brings shortcuts for Figma, Chrome and creative software into one place, with Mac and Windows layouts.

Visit live site
Shortcademy homepage with the headline 'Learn shortcuts by using them' and five large keycaps

The idea

A list can tell you which keys to press. I wanted to make the action behind each shortcut visible, then give you a chance to try it yourself.

What I did

I designed and developed a searchable shortcut explorer and short practice challenges grouped by app. You can use your keyboard or the keys on screen, and your practice progress stays in your browser.

Details

The interface uses a warm canvas, bold type and tactile 3D keycaps. Short visual previews explain what each command does, while a Mac and Windows switch keeps the combinations relevant to your setup.