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Kickstart your surface design journey with insight from real industry pros.

Don’t know anything about Surface Design or print, here is your place to start. 

A practical guide on how to draw for digital designs, use photoshop, and create beautiful repeats

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Foundational Skills

Gearing up to take the next step?  

These courses bridge the gap between a complete novice and an intermediate designer. 

Build up your surface design theory and gain confidence in your skills. 

 

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Industry Skills

 

Ready to level up your print design?

These courses are here to help you become a more efficient designer. 

Upskill and professionalise your process with real industry insights.

 

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Business Skills

 

Are you ready to take your hobby fulltime?  

 Stay ahead in the competitive design world.

Learn practical advice about building your portfolio and starting your business from the experts in the game

 

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I'm curious about surface design and passionate about drawing and painting but

I don't know where to start ...

 

 

 

These Courses will teach all the basics of how to draw, and edit in Photoshop, and introduce you to the world of surface design.

The Beginners Course for surface Design

Walk step-by-step through the process of design. From sketch to screen. Understand the markets for selling your designs and tips from industry insiders.

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The Ultimate Handbook for Surface Designers

A beginner's guide to the world of Surface Pattern Design. What is it, how do you monetize it and best steps forward?

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I have some experience with design and photoshop but

I want more specialised training ...

 

 

 

 

 

These courses will make you familiar with Photoshop and design theory.

Colour Theory for Surface Design

Struggling to understand why your designs just don't look quite ... right? Colour is powerful and will make or break your design. Understand the impact of colour and how to edit your colours in Photoshop. Master colour composition and proportion.

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Photoshop for Fabric Design: Illustration

All the nuts and bolts you need to construct an industry-level design and Repeating pattern. 

 

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Photoshop for Fabric Design: Watercolour

All the steps you need to create a painterly, colour-separated textile design. 

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I already work in a creative field but

I want to learn about surface design for fashion & homewares

 

 

 

 

These courses will speed up your design process and advance your technical skills. 

10 Stunning Designs w/o Weeks in Photoshop

Make the most out of your motifs. Learn to manipulate your motifs to create 10 different designs using the same painted elements.

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The Complete Repeats Course

Learn to put every single design type into a Industry standard, repeating pattern. PS experience required.

 

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Gouache Paisleys

Perfect this traditional art form from drawing, painting and Photoshop. 

 

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Gouache roses

Flat gouache paint, vintage style flowers. Learn from our master painter how to create these beautiful blooms then take them into photoshop to create a design. 

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I want to take my design career

from a hobby to full time ... 

 

 

 

 

 

These courses are designed to give you the practical advice to build your portfolio and sell yourself as a designer. 

The Comprehensive Business Builder

This course is for experienced surface designers looking for the confidence and clarity to bring their work to market quickly. You'll pinpoint sales opportunities, price your work appropriately, and develop a business identity primed for success.

 

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The Print Design Career Accelerator

A 14-week course for experienced designers looking to improve their portfolio, client skills, and design techniques. Students complete 10 designs and receive constructive feedback. We cover market insights, design efficiency, and practical tips to help you create sustainable income.

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