From beginner to confident designer: real projects, real feedback, and industry-level mentoring from a seasoned Graphic Designer

From 45 C$ /h

Graphic design is one of those skills that looks simple from the outside but has real depth to it. Whether you're starting from zero or already know your way around the basics, these lessons are designed to help you build a solid foundation and develop the kind of creative thinking that actually gets you somewhere in this field.

I've been working as a graphic designer for 16 years, across branding studios, creative agencies, and product teams. I currently work as a Head of Graphic Design, and I've spent the last four years teaching and mentoring designers at all levels, including at Brainster Academy and Monday Academy. I bring that same industry-level perspective into every lesson.

What we cover depends on where you are and where you want to go, but typically includes design principles, typography, layout and grids, color theory, composition, vector illustration, and design for both print and digital. We work with industry-standard tools: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, taught in a way that fits into a real professional workflow, not just isolated exercises.

Every session is personalized. We work through real projects and practical tasks rather than just theory, so you're building skills you can actually use. You'll also get honest, constructive feedback throughout, the kind that helps you grow faster than going it alone.

These lessons are open to complete beginners, self-taught designers looking to fill gaps, students, and working professionals who want to level up. If you're serious about graphic design, I'd love to work with you.

Location

Online from Germany

About Me

I'm Blagoy, a graphic designer with 16 years of hands-on experience and a genuine passion for teaching. Design has been my craft for a long time, but over the last four years mentoring and teaching has become just as important to me as the work itself. There's something really satisfying about watching someone go from uncertain beginner to confident designer, and I try to make that journey as practical and enjoyable as possible.
The way I teach is pretty straightforward. I don't overload you with theory. We work through real tasks and projects from the start, so every session feels productive and relevant. I'm patient, I give honest feedback, and I adapt to how you learn best. I enjoy working with all kinds of students, from complete beginners who've never opened Illustrator, to working designers who want to sharpen specific skills or change direction in their career.

Education

University St. Kliment Ohridski, Bitola — Graphic Engineering and Design, Faculty of Technical Sciences (2010–2014). Additional intensive workshops in typeface design, hand lettering, calligraphy, and branding with leading European instructors including Martin Majoor and Martina Flor.

Experience / Qualifications

16+ years working as a Senior Graphic Designer across agencies, studios, and product teams, specialising in visual identity, branding, and print and digital design. Design Lecturer and Mentor at Brainster Academy (2020–2021) and Monday Academy (2023–2024). Currently teaching 1-on-1 design lessons online with a 5-star rating. Head of Graphic Design at Pinestel (2024–present). Former Head of Product Design at Smilehood Platform and Head of Graphic Design at The Clue Agency.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe photoshop

Adobe illustrator

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Welcome!

I have already completed my master’s degree in mechanical engineering and am currently doing my doctorate.

Tutoring is offered in

✔AutoCAD
✔CREO
✔NX
✔SolidEdge
✔Inventor
✔SolidWorks
✔Ansys
✔CFX
✔Fluent
✔OpenFoam
✔Word
✔OneNote
✔Excel
✔Visio
✔Matlab
✔Simulink
✔German
✔English

+ other subjects on request

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The essential basics of the Photoshop interface.
Image editing tools to improve your photos.
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This is what I offer you in this

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However, I am studying marketing for online business students

I worked with companies, individuals, and clients

My motto is “Do not design, but find a solution.”

I will provide you with an explanation of all the tools - techniques - and applications to actual projects - and answers to all your questions.....

You will have a graduation project at the end of the lectures, and this will be your success in mastering the program

Explanation in Arabic

Let's defeat aı and be professional designers

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I am currently based in Tokyo and offer in-person classes in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Kawasaki, as well as online classes.
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The basics of the software: Interface, layer management, selection tools.
Photomontage techniques: Clean cutout, element insertion, fades and assembly.
Retouching & effects: Light/color correction, filters and finishing.
Creation & export: Posters, web visuals, animated GIFs.

My method:
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I am Sergio, an Agricultural Engineering student at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, currently on academic exchange at the University of Castilla-La Mancha.

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Worldwide classroom. Premium knowledge. No borders.

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Interview preparation, etc.

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As a digital project manager with 7 years of experience in digital communication agencies, I teach cross-functional skills in all digital professions: custom website creation or on Wordpress, Prestashop, development, e-commerce, e-marketing, web writing, graphic design, UX design.

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