Master Graphic Design: Personalised Lessons from an Industry Expert

From 76 C$ /h

Currently Design Lead at the National Trust and hold 10 years of design leadership experience for leading global brands such as Manchester United, Liverpool FC, New Balance, Footasylum, Asda, and Hugo Boss, I bring real-world industry knowledge to every session. My tutoring focuses on helping you develop both your creative thinking and technical design skills using industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite. Whether you’re a beginner looking to understand design fundamentals or a developing designer aiming to refine your portfolio, I tailor each session to your goals. Together, we’ll explore areas such as branding, layout, typography, and digital design, giving you the confidence to create work that’s both visually striking and strategically effective.

Extra information

Bring your own laptop

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I am a passionate and experienced design leader with 10 years of experience working for leading global brands such as Manchester United, Liverpool FC, New Balance, Footasylum, Asda and Hugo Boss. Throughout my career, I have led creative teams, shaped brand identities and mentored designers to help them reach their full potential. Teaching design is a natural extension of what I enjoy most: sharing knowledge, developing creativity and helping others grow in confidence.

My tutoring sessions are relaxed, practical and tailored to each student’s goals. Whether you are completely new to design or looking to refine your skills and portfolio, I will guide you through real-world design techniques using Adobe Creative Suite and industry best practices. I enjoy working with curious, creative students who are eager to learn and push their ideas further. My aim is to help you think like a designer, creating work that not only looks good but communicates effectively.

Education

UCLAN – BA Hons Graphic Design

Experience / Qualifications

National Trust – Design Lead (Current)
Liverpool FC – Senior Executive, Graphic Design
Manchester United FC – Senior Designer
Hugo Boss – Manager, Graphic Design
Asda – Lead Designer
Footasylum – Graphic Designer
New Balance – Junior Graphic Designer

Age

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 indesign

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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20-24

Amine

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🌟 Course for Beginners - Discover the Secrets of Adobe Photoshop! 🌟

Have you always wanted to master Adobe Photoshop, but the features seem intimidating? Do not worry anymore! I offer courses specially designed for beginners, to guide you step by step into the fascinating world of Photoshop.

🖌️ What you will learn:

The essential basics of the Photoshop interface.
Image editing tools to improve your photos.
Creating simple and impactful designs.
🗓️ Flexible hours:
Choose sessions that fit your busy schedule.

🎓 Experienced Trainer:
Benefit from the expertise of an experienced trainer who will guide you through each step, allowing you to unleash your creativity.

Lobna

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In the era of artificial intelligence, it has become necessary to learn professional design programs to become a professional designer who cannot replace you

This is what I offer you in this

I am Lubna. I work in the field of graphic design and have work experience of more than 5 years. I have trained and held seminars on design.
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

Ofure

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Fashion design can feel overwhelming when you are trying to build a portfolio, apply to university, improve your fashion projects or create your own collection. You may have strong ideas, but not know how to turn them into clear research, professional drawings, a commercial range or work that looks ready for the fashion industry.

I am an industry fashion designer with experience across womenswear, youthwear, jersey, leisurewear, casualwear, partywear, graphics, product development and commercial collection building. I currently work in supplier-side fashion design, developing trend-led product for major high-street retail. I have also worked across girlswear, boyswear, menswear, luxury swimwear and private luxury collection development for high-profile clients.

In these lessons, I can help you understand how fashion design works in the real industry. We can work on portfolio development, university portfolio preparation, trend research, customer research, mood boards, colour palettes, fabric direction, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CADs, technical fashion drawings, range building, tech packs and final presentation.

I can also help you build your own commercial fashion design collection from concept to final outcome. This includes understanding your target customer, developing a strong design direction, creating a balanced range, refining silhouettes, choosing colours and fabrics, and presenting your work in a way that feels polished, current and professional.

My main specialism is womenswear and youth-market fashion, especially trend-led product for teenage to young adult customers. I can also support projects across girlswear, boyswear, menswear and swimwear, helping you understand how design changes depending on age range, customer, fit, fabric, price point and brand direction.

My teaching style is friendly, practical and honest. We will look at your current level, your goals and what your work needs in order to improve. The aim is to help you gain confidence, develop stronger ideas and create fashion work that feels ready for university, internships, placements, graduate roles or your own brand.

Elaine

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(9)

Learn how to set up digital art and designs for CMYK printing.

Setting up documents to include bleed from the get-go, create rich blacks, colour sample RGB colours and find closest CMYK matches or identify unprintable colours.

There isn’t anything more disappointing as a designer, than sending off a design you’re proud of to a print company and receiving back a product that is dull, has a white edge you weren't expecting or shows a mish mash of black shades that looked the same on-screen.

I can teach you how to set up your work so it’s right from the start.

Spot signs of when the printing has gone wrong, such as out-of-register printing and colour variations throughout the print run on the product you have received.

Jackson

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Learn professional photo editing and photography from beginner to advanced level. This class covers camera basics, composition, lighting techniques, portrait photography, product photography, photo retouching, color correction, background removal, creative effects, and workflow optimization using popular editing software.

Students will gain practical, hands-on experience through real projects and exercises designed to improve both technical and creative skills. Whether you want to become a professional photographer, content creator, freelancer, or simply improve your photography skills, this class will help you create high-quality images with confidence.

No prior experience is required. The training is suitable for beginners as well as intermediate learners looking to enhance their photography and photo editing expertise.

Milana

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📍 This is NOT another course. This is a mentoring 1:1 design program where you don't wander around — you learn to think like a designer.

Whether you need:
🎨 theory (composition, colors, typography)
🖥️ learn or upgrade software skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign...)
📚 or a combination of both - the classes are personalized to you and your pace.
👉 If you already have basic knowledge, we can work together on creating and arranging your portfolio - so that it shows your creativity
🌿 I am a designer with 17 years of experience and 9 years of formal education. Under my mentorship, you will get practical advice, help with active projects, support and clarity at every step. I guide you through the process until you become an independent designer, ready for international clients, freelance projects or full-time remote positions.

📩 Send me a message and book your appointment.
Your first step towards professional design can start today. ✨

Mohamed

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Learn Photoshop for photographers – from photo editing to professional output

Are you a photographer and want to make your photos look more professional? In this lesson you will learn to use Adobe Photoshop the way a photographer really needs to, away from the complicated tools that you wouldn't use in your daily work.

We will start with the basics if you are a beginner, then move on to professional techniques that photographers use to enhance images and prepare them for delivery or publication.

What will you learn?

Getting acquainted with the Photoshop interface and its most important tools.
Organize photography files and work professionally.
Color and lighting correction.
Removing imperfections and cleaning up photos (Retouching).
Crop images and adjust the composition.
Using layers and masks.
Merging and non-destructive editing.
Preparing images for printing or posting on social media.
Creating a fast workflow saves time while processing a large number of images.

Who is this lesson for?

Beginner photographers.
Event and wedding photographers.
Product photographers.
Content creators.
Anyone who wants to become a professional photo editor using Photoshop.

Teaching method
The lesson is largely based on practical application, where we will work on real images step by step, explaining why each tool is used and how to achieve the best result as quickly as possible.

By the end of the course you will be able to edit your photos professionally, and create a structured work style that helps you deliver high-quality images to your clients.

Arianne

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Learn how to create beautiful, professional-looking designs using Canva! Whether you're a student, small business owner, content creator, or just want to improve your design skills, I'll teach you how to confidently use Canva to create presentations, social media graphics, flyers, resumes, posters, and more.

Lessons are tailored to your skill level and focus on practical, hands-on learning.

Topics include:

Canva basics and navigation
Creating social media posts
Presentations and school projects
Flyers, posters, and brochures
Brand kits and templates
Editing photos and videos
Tips for creating professional designs

No prior design experience is needed!

Kyle

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(9)

I can teach you design and make more nice and attractive i can make your project more beautiful at the same time strong and it will be nice decoration and gift if ever you want you can also join school competition with my design and idea ...

Tahere

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Online University Art and Design Portfolio Preparation.

Are you applying to university for a creative subject?

I offer personalised one-to-one online portfolio mentoring for students applying to art and design courses in the UK and internationally.

I am an experienced art educator, graphic designer and researcher with more than 30 years of teaching experience. Most recently, I taught international students at EF Academy Oxford, supporting learners from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds.

I am based in Oxford and can support students in university portfolio preparation to study Art, Graphic Design, Graphic Communication Design, Fashion Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Illustration, Photography, Textile Design, Product Design, Animation, Foundation Art and Design, and other creative programmes.

My guidance may include:

1- Developing original ideas and personal themes.
2- Strengthening sketchbooks and creative processes.
3- Developing creative ideas and experimenting with materials and techniques.
4- Strengthening drawing, painting, design and visual communication skills.
5- Selecting, refining and presenting work for university portfolios.
6- Personal-statement and interview preparation.
7- Understanding the expectations of UK art and design courses.

My approach is supportive, honest and individually tailored. I help students recognise what is already strong in their work and understand how to develop it further.

Portfolio preparation requires regular effort, so I work best with motivated students who are prepared to engage seriously with the creative process.

Online lessons are available internationally.

Rémi

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As a professional illustrator and concept artist, I offer personalized drawing, illustration, and digital painting lessons, primarily for adults and teenagers. Children interested in learning to draw can also be guided with age-appropriate exercises.

The course content is tailored to your level, goals, and interests. We can work on the fundamentals of drawing: observation, construction, proportions, perspective, light, color, and composition. Sessions can also focus on creating characters, creatures, settings, and fantasy, historical, or science fiction worlds.

For students interested in digital illustration, I offer an introduction or advanced course on Photoshop: getting to grips with the software, using layers and painting tools, creating a composition, coloring, working on atmospheres and finalizing an illustration.

Each lesson includes explanations, demonstrations, practical exercises, and personalized feedback. I can also assist you with a personal project, the development of your artistic style, or the improvement of your portfolio.

My method is based on my professional experience and on a process combining visual research, sketching, composition, 3D bases when useful, then paintover and 2D finishing touches.

Ziska

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Introduction to Adobe InDesign
Basic functions of Adobe InDesign
Create specific layouts in InDesign and prepare them for printing.
Teaching graphic design basics, layout fundamentals and the use of typography

I am happy to offer support for existing projects.

Orji

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Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your design skills, this class will help you build confidence and create professional-quality designs. You'll learn the principles of graphic design, branding, typography, colour theory, layout, and visual communication while gaining practical experience using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

The lessons are hands-on and tailored to your goals. You'll work on real-world projects such as logos, flyers, social media graphics, posters, business cards, and complete brand identities. I'll also share industry tips, creative workflows, and best practices that I've developed through years of working with businesses, organisations, and personal brands.

By the end of the course, you'll have practical skills, a stronger design portfolio, and the confidence to take on freelance projects, build your own brand, or pursue a career in graphic design.

Lilou

5.0

(9)

As a qualified graphic designer and illustrator, I offer private lessons in drawing, design and support for applications to art schools.

My background: Bac STD2A → DNMADE Graphic Design, Illustration & Micro-Publishing → Master's in Design from Sorbonne University. I am familiar with the procedures for each stage, the expectations of the juries, and common mistakes in applications.

What I propose:
** Portfolio coaching (Parcoursup, art schools, BTS, DNMADE, bachelor's, master's)
** Guidance support in art & design programs
** Traditional and digital drawing courses
** Introduction to techniques: screen printing, engraving, printing

How it works:
Your first 1-hour session (in person or via video conference) is free to help us understand your profile and goals. Then we'll work together to create a personalized program, whether short-term or long-term, with a price tailored to your needs.

Travel possible within Paris and the Paris region.

All levels, all ages.

Aurelie

5.0

(9)

Whether online or in person, the training will begin with an overview of the history of photography, followed by theoretical lessons on composition. To understand how a camera works and the depth of an image, you must observe and practice again and again. As a photographer, your aesthetic sense will develop through both practical and theoretical exercises.

I have all the necessary equipment, in case you don't have your own camera.

As an artist promoted by institutions such as Paris Photo and Alfred la Tour, I will accompany you throughout your creative process to help you refine your aesthetic sensibility and best meet your expectations as well as those of your future clients.

I also offer training on all of the following software:
• Photoshop: image correction, retouching, editing and processing
• Illustrator: proficiency in the software and typography
• InDesign: layout design, microtypography, graphic coordination and integration between different software programs; history of the publishing and printing industry
• Premiere Pro: video editing, tips and pitfalls to avoid, how to create a harmonious and effective edit, and mastering the software.

I adapt easily to schedules and needs. Naturally organized and independent, I am proficient in the digital tools used in education and I create my own teaching materials while guaranteeing high-quality work.

I advocate a creative and relaxed approach. No silly questions: mistakes are the foundation of your learning. Without them, you won't be able to progress.