Build the Creative Foundation That Opens Design Opportunities
Transform creative curiosity into capable design work through structured learning that balances principles with practical application.
Explore All CoursesDevelop Understanding That Guides Every Design Decision
This course establishes the conceptual framework and technical skills that allow you to approach design projects with confidence. Rather than memorizing steps, you'll understand principles that inform creative choices across different contexts.
Practical Capabilities You'll Gain
- • Compose layouts that guide viewer attention effectively using hierarchy principles
- • Select and combine colors purposefully to create mood and visual cohesion
- • Work with typography to enhance readability and express appropriate tone
- • Navigate Adobe Creative Suite tools within professional workflow contexts
Tangible Outcomes
- ✓ Portfolio of completed projects demonstrating core competencies
- ✓ Working knowledge of industry-standard design software
- ✓ Vocabulary and framework to discuss design choices meaningfully
- ✓ Confidence to pursue entry-level design opportunities or further specialization
The Foundation That Supports Growth
Design principles remain consistent even as tools and trends evolve. By understanding why certain approaches work, you develop judgment that applies across different projects and specializations. This foundation supports whatever direction your design interests take you.
We Understand the Frustration of Scattered Learning
You've probably watched tutorials, experimented with software, and felt excited about creating design work. Yet translating ideas into polished results remains challenging without proper guidance.
Technical Skills Without Context
Following step-by-step tutorials teaches specific techniques but doesn't explain why certain approaches work better than others. Without understanding principles behind the steps, it's difficult to apply knowledge to new situations or make independent creative decisions.
Overwhelming Software Complexity
Adobe Creative Suite offers extensive capabilities, which feels daunting when learning independently. Knowing which features matter for different projects and how professionals organize their workflows would accelerate learning significantly.
Portfolio Development Uncertainty
Creating work that demonstrates capabilities requires completing projects with clear objectives. Without guidance, it's challenging to know what projects would best showcase developing skills or how to approach them systematically.
Missing Feedback Loop
Improving requires understanding what works and what needs refinement in your work. Self-assessment proves difficult without experience evaluating design effectiveness, and constructive feedback from knowledgeable mentors accelerates development considerably.
These challenges aren't signs of inability—they're natural parts of learning complex skills independently. Structured guidance with clear progression paths makes the development process more efficient and less frustrating.
Structured Learning That Builds Understanding Progressively
Our fundamentals course combines conceptual understanding with hands-on practice, allowing you to develop both the thinking and technical skills that characterize capable designers.
Principles First
Each topic begins with understanding why certain approaches work, establishing conceptual foundations before diving into technical execution.
Guided Practice
Complete exercises with clear parameters while having access to support when encountering challenges or questions about approaches.
Constructive Feedback
Regular critique sessions help you understand what makes design work effective and how to evaluate your own projects critically.
What Makes This Course Effective
Integrated Learning Approach
Software skills develop within the context of completing design projects, so you learn tools while understanding when and why to use different capabilities. Technical instruction serves conceptual learning rather than existing separately.
Professional Workflow Modeling
Learn how experienced designers approach projects from brief to completion, including planning, iteration, and refinement processes that produce polished results. Understanding workflow proves as valuable as technical skills.
Portfolio Development Focus
Projects throughout the course build toward a portfolio that demonstrates diverse capabilities. Each assignment addresses different aspects of design practice while creating work worth presenting to potential clients or employers.
What Working Through This Course Feels Like
Learning design involves both exciting discoveries and challenging moments. Understanding what to expect helps you navigate the process with realistic expectations.
Foundation & Framework
Begin with design principles that inform all creative work—composition, hierarchy, balance. These first weeks establish the conceptual framework that guides your decisions throughout the course. Exercises focus on seeing and understanding rather than complex execution.
Color & Typography
Explore how color creates mood and guides attention, and how typography choices affect readability and tone. These weeks introduce Adobe software within specific project contexts. You'll start to see design choices everywhere you look as awareness develops.
Project Development
Apply accumulated knowledge to more complex projects that integrate multiple design elements. These weeks involve iteration—creating versions, receiving feedback, refining approaches. This mirrors professional practice where good work emerges through considered revision.
Portfolio Completion
Final weeks focus on completing portfolio projects that showcase your developed capabilities. Receive guidance on presenting work effectively and discussing design choices with clarity. By this point, you'll have tangible evidence of progress made over the course duration.
Support Throughout Your Learning
Class sizes remain manageable to ensure everyone receives individual attention on their work. Between sessions, you have access to course materials and can reach out with questions. The learning community that forms among participants often proves valuable as you support each other's development.
What's Included in Your ¥128,000 Investment
This investment covers everything you need to develop foundational design capabilities over 10 weeks of structured learning and mentorship.
Course Components
20 Instructional Sessions
Twice-weekly classes combining lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on work
Individual Project Feedback
Personalized critique and guidance on all assignments from experienced instructors
Course Materials Access
Comprehensive resources including tutorials, templates, and reference guides
Software Training
Instruction in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign within project contexts
Value Beyond Instruction
Portfolio Development
Complete multiple projects demonstrating diverse design capabilities
Professional Framework
Understanding of workflows and approaches used in professional practice
Learning Community
Connections with fellow aspiring designers for mutual support and collaboration
Foundation for Growth
Conceptual understanding that supports continued development beyond the course
Flexible Payment Available
We understand that education represents a significant investment. Payment plans can be arranged to make the course more accessible. Discuss your situation during the initial consultation to explore options that work for your circumstances.
Total Course Investment
¥128,000
10 weeks of comprehensive instruction
How We Measure Progress Throughout Your Learning
Development happens through consistent practice with clear feedback. Our approach provides multiple ways to track your growing capabilities.
Project Completion Milestones
Each assignment builds on previous work, demonstrating progressive capability development. Completing projects from brief to finished work shows growth in both technical execution and design thinking.
Regular Critique Sessions
Weekly feedback discussions help you understand what makes design work effective. Your ability to articulate design choices and evaluate work critically develops alongside technical skills.
Skill Application Range
Projects address different design contexts—editorial, branding, digital, print—demonstrating your ability to apply principles across situations rather than following formulas.
Portfolio Development Timeline
By course completion, you'll have created multiple portfolio pieces showing diverse capabilities. This tangible body of work provides clear evidence of developed skills.
Realistic Expectations About Learning
Ten weeks provides solid foundational knowledge and initial portfolio development. You'll understand core principles and be able to complete projects independently. However, design mastery develops over years of continued practice and diverse project experience.
This course establishes the framework and capabilities that support ongoing growth. Many participants continue with specialized courses or independent practice, building on what they've learned here. Others pursue entry-level opportunities that provide further learning through professional work.
What you gain from this course depends partly on the time you invest beyond class sessions. Those who complete all assignments thoughtfully and experiment with concepts between classes typically show stronger development than those who only attend sessions.
Our Commitment to Your Learning Experience
We're confident in our teaching approach and course structure, which is why we offer clear assurances about your learning experience.
Quality Instruction
All instructors maintain active design practices and bring current industry experience to their teaching. Course content reflects professional standards and effective pedagogy.
Personal Attention
Class sizes remain limited to ensure everyone receives individual feedback on their work. You won't get lost in large groups or receive generic comments.
Responsive Support
Questions and challenges arise naturally during learning. We're available between sessions to provide clarification and guidance when you need it.
First Two Weeks Assessment Period
We want you to feel confident that this course suits your learning style and goals. During the first two weeks, if you determine the course doesn't align with your expectations or needs, we'll provide a full refund of your tuition. This removes the risk from your decision to enroll.
This policy reflects our confidence in the course quality and our understanding that learning investments should feel right for each individual. We'd rather you discover this early than continue with reservations.
Complimentary Consultation Available
Before enrolling, schedule a conversation to discuss the course in detail, ask questions about content and approach, and determine if this suits your current situation and goals. There's no obligation or pressure—just honest discussion about whether this course serves your needs.
Schedule Your ConsultationTaking the First Step Is Straightforward
Moving from interest to enrollment happens through a simple process designed to ensure this course suits your needs and circumstances.
Submit Your Contact Information
Use the contact form to share your name, email, and brief note about your design interests. We'll respond within one business day to arrange a convenient time for conversation.
Initial Consultation Discussion
Talk with an instructor about your background, goals, and questions regarding the course. This conversation helps both of us determine if the fundamentals course provides an appropriate starting point for your learning. Duration typically runs 20-30 minutes.
Review Course Details
If the course seems like a good fit, we'll send detailed information including session schedule, project requirements, software needs, and enrollment forms. Take time to review everything carefully before committing.
Complete Enrollment
When you're ready to proceed, submit enrollment forms and arrange payment (full or installment plan). You'll receive welcome materials including pre-course preparation suggestions and access to course platform.
Begin Your Learning Journey
Attend first session and start developing your design capabilities through structured guidance and hands-on practice. Your progress begins immediately as you engage with foundational concepts and start creating work.
Questions at Any Stage Welcome
Whether you're curious about course content, wondering about prerequisites, considering timing, or have other questions, reach out at any point in the process. We're here to provide information that helps you make a well-informed decision about enrolling.
Ready to Start Building Your Design Foundation?
Take the first step toward developing capabilities that open new creative and professional possibilities. Schedule a consultation to discuss how this course fits your goals.
Get Started TodayNext course begins: December 15, 2025 • Limited enrollment available
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• Complete brand identity package development
• Brand strategy foundations alongside execution
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• 12 weeks with mentorship from practitioners
• Design systems thinking and cross-platform work
• Focus on design rationale and critique methodology
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