Improve Your Design

Pace Course - 8 Weeks

Boost Your Design Speed. Simulate Studio Art Direction. Stay Accountable.

For Aspiring and Experienced Designers

Designed for print designers, surface pattern designers, and illustrators looking to increase their pace, strengthen their portfolio, and experience studio-style art direction.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Improved Design Pace: Start with 1 design in Week 1, 2 designs in Week 2, and work up to 8 designs in Week 8.

  • Studio-Style Experience: Receive art direction each Monday, just like in a print studio.

  • External Accountability: Submit your designs each Friday—no feedback, just structure and motivation.

  • Portfolio Growth: Create cohesive collections inspired by professional briefs.

  • Independence and Confidence: Develop the skills to work efficiently and independently.

How It Works:

Art Direction Every Monday

  • You’ll receive a visual art board with creative prompts and inspiration (e.g., styles, colours, textures).

  • Tailored to womenswear print design but adaptable to other markets.

Create Throughout the Week

    • Use the brief to design yours prints.

    • Work independently, interpreting the prompts in your own style.

Submit by Friday

    • Send your low-res JPEG designs via email for accountability.

    • You retain full copyright to your designs.

    • Your JPEGs will not be used for marketing purposes - submitted for training and accountability purposes only.

      Increase your Pace

    • Begin with one design in the first week and increase the number of designs you create each week.

    • As the course progresses, your skills and pace will improve.

Who Is This For?

  • Print Designers aiming for studio positions or improving freelance workflows.

  • Surface Pattern Designers adapting to apparel markets or seeking accountability.

  • Illustrators exploring print design for fashion or enhancing portfolio diversity.

What’s Included:

  • 8 weeks of professional-grade art direction.

  • Studio-inspired pace: Weekly deliverables to build discipline and momentum.

  • Practical guidance to interpret briefs into original designs.

Course Format:

  • Art Direction: Receive art boards via email every Monday.

  • Friday Accountability Check-Ins: Submit designs via email (low-res JPEG).

Boost Your Design Speed * Stay Accountable *

Boost Your Design Speed * Stay Accountable *

Next Course starts:

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Pricing:

£45 for 8 weeks

Why Choose This Course?

  • Led by an Experienced Educator: Years of teaching experience ensure a well-structured program.

  • Designed by a Practicing Print Designer: Insights from industry internships and training in Creative Direction and Trend Forecasting for Fashion and Textiles at Central St. Martins.

  • A Value-First Approach: Build your skills with affordable access to professional-style art direction.

  • Check out your instructor: Learn a little more about me here!