What is Neue Academy?

The ultimate hub for creators building world-class digital experiences — real-world project breakdowns, industry-grade tools, and the production-ready source code behind them.

A competitive design tournament where creativity meets adrenaline. It's where designers inspire, perform, and push the limits — live.

How is this different from online courses?

We're not about passive watching. Everything here is built around action, feedback, community, and momentum.

What do I get out of this?

Confidence. Clarity. Creative reps. And a community that's here for the long game — not just the highlight reel.

Designers, creatives, and curious minds who learn best by doing — not just watching.

where design legends play

Fuel for the creative mind

Built for the Brave.
Watched by the World.

Learn the Recipe. Ship Real Work.

where design legends play

Welcome to The Digital Third. A space beyond work and home where communities play.

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Watch the latest conversations, creative drops, and behind-the-scenes stories designed to help you think bigger, design bolder, and grow with purpose.

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Where designers go head-to-head, build under pressure, and create magic in real time. The Arena isn’t just a competition—it’s a stage for inspiration, skill, and creative courage.

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The ultimate academy for building world-class digital experiences. Go behind the curtain of real projects—the tools, the workflows, and the source code behind the work you admire.

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The Creator’s Table No. 2: Monetize Your Craft. The first one sold out, so we’re back with a night all about how to actually get paid for what you make. Keynote by Emily Shimwell, founder of Dine Wilder, who turned long-table dinners with strangers into events that sell out year after year. Food is covered with your ticket, with drinks by THR3E and desserts by Cracklin’ Crepe, plus a King of the Hill icebreaker to kick things off. Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 to 9 PM at Young Guns Studio, Vancouver, BC. Only 50 seats.

The Creator’s Table No. 2: Monetize Your Craft, with keynote speaker Emily Shimwell of Dine Wilder, Thursday November 12, 2026 at Young Guns Studio, Vancouver BC

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The Digital Third helps designers grow in confidence by turning inspiration into action through creative play, skill-development, and a community that feels like home.

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Why Vulnerability Is a Strength in Leadership

Why Dan Mall Shut Down His Agency

The Secret to Integrating Faith and Authenticity into your Brand

AI Website Playground with Alessia Sannazzaro

Value Based Pricing with Dan Mall

THE ARENA

The Ultimate Design Competition. Watch the world’s best designers battle it out for glory and fame.

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Design Game

Not all designers make it out. Every pixel is a choice. Every second counts. Is this just a game? Enter if you dare.

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Previous Matches

MagicPath Match 3: The Gauntlet

MagicPath Match 2: Doubles

MagicPath Match 1: Face Off

Rive Challenge: Animation Speed Build

The Arena: Rive Designers Face Off in a 45-Minute Animation Speed Build Challenge

Finals: Retro Futuristic

Match 7: Web3 Video Game

Match 6: Music Streaming App

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Match 5: Creative Agency Grunge

Match 4: Sushi Restaurant

Match 3: Meditation

Match 2: Craft Beer

Match 1: Luxury Tennis

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Courses give you a video and a certificate. Neue Academy is a living studio — lessons that update as AI evolves, real project files from award-winning work, and a community of senior talent building alongside you.

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“Not the best designer, but he’s pretty decent at fishing”

Stephanie Bruce

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“Not the best designer, but he’s pretty decent at fishing”

Stephanie Bruce

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“Not the best designer, but he’s pretty decent at fishing”

Stephanie Bruce

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The ultimate hub for creators building world-class digital experiences—real-world project breakdowns, industry-grade tools, and the production-ready source code behind them. Private beta launches this July with limited seats.
A competitive design tournament where creativity meets adrenaline. It’s where designers inspire, perform, and push the limits—live.
We’re not about passive watching. Everything here is built around action, feedback, community, and momentum.
Confidence. Clarity. Creative reps. And a community that’s here for the long game—not just the highlight reel.
Designers, creatives, and curious minds who learn best by doing—not just watching.

where design legends play

Fuel for the creative mind

Built for the Brave.
Watched by the World.

Learn the Recipe. Ship Real Work.

where design legends play