Master Graphic Design: Personalised Lessons from an Industry Expert

From 39 £ /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

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✔Ansys
✔CFX
✔Fluent
✔OpenFoam
✔Word
✔OneNote
✔Excel
✔Visio
✔Matlab
✔Simulink
✔German
✔English

+ other subjects on request

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✅ What you will learn:

Graphic design:
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Travel possible within Paris and the Paris region.

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