Design & Creative
Design things people actually love.
Visual, product, and brand design — taught by working creatives, not template factories.
Students learn to see, think, and craft like designers. They take a real brief, explore directions, and ship a portfolio-grade piece guided by professionals from leading studios.
Why this domain
Why explore this field?
Design decides whether ideas get used or ignored. It is now central to every product, brand, and movement that matters.
Builds the rare ability to combine taste with craft
Sharpens observation, empathy, and visual storytelling
Opens up careers across digital, product, and brand
Trains the eye in a world drowning in generic content
In the program
What students will actually do
Hands-on work, every week. No passive lectures.
Unpack a real creative brief
Research users and inspiration
Sketch, wireframe, and iterate
Build moodboards and visual systems
Design in Figma to professional standards
Apply typography, colour, and layout principles
Prototype and test with real users
Present design decisions clearly
Take and apply critique
Ship a polished final artefact
Sample projects
12 projects students can take on
A mix of beginner, intermediate, creative, research-oriented, and industry-inspired projects.
Mobile App Redesign
Reimagine a popular app's core flow.
Brand Identity for a Startup
Logo, palette, and brand system from scratch.
Editorial Magazine Layout
Design a print-quality long-form spread.
Poster Series on a Cause
Three posters on a single social theme.
Packaging Design
Concept and mock packaging for a real product.
Motion Title Sequence
A 20-second animated title for a fictional show.
Design System Mini-Library
Tokens, components, and patterns in Figma.
Landing Page Design
Concept and design a converting landing page.
Illustration Series
A cohesive 5-piece illustration set.
Wayfinding for a Public Space
Signage and navigation for a campus or station.
Social Content System
A template system for a creator or brand.
Product Concept Pitch
Design a new product end-to-end.
Skills developed
What students will walk away with
Technical Skills
- Figma fluency
- Typography and colour theory
- Layout and composition
- Prototyping basics
- Design systems thinking
Professional Skills
- Reading and translating briefs
- Giving and receiving critique
- Presenting design rationale
- Time-boxed creative work
- Working with constraints
Future-Ready Skills
- Visual taste
- Empathy-driven thinking
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Originality in an AI era
Career pathways
Where this could lead
A glimpse of the careers students may explore — and why they're exciting.
Product Designer
What they do — Designs digital products end-to-end.
Why it's exciting — Shapes how millions actually feel using software.
Brand Designer
What they do — Builds visual identities for organisations.
Why it's exciting — Defines how the world recognises an idea.
UX Researcher
What they do — Studies users to inform design.
Why it's exciting — Where empathy becomes evidence.
Motion Designer
What they do — Brings ideas to life through movement.
Why it's exciting — A standout craft in a video-first internet.
Creative Director
What they do — Leads the vision across teams.
Why it's exciting — Sets taste and standards at scale.
Mentor experience
- 1:1 mentorship from working designers
- Real critique on real work — kind, but honest
- Studio-style review sessions
- Learn to defend, refine, and ship design
Deliverables
- Final design artefact
- Portfolio-ready case study
- Figma file or print-ready output
- Mentor recommendation
Who should join?
- Students who already doodle, design, or build
- Aspiring designers building a first real portfolio
- Students applying to design or architecture programs
- Curious students wanting to discover the design world
For parents
- Discover whether design is a serious career fit
- Mentorship from designers at strong studios and companies
- A real portfolio artefact for college applications
- Confidence to combine creativity with rigour
- A productive outlet for visual and creative energy
FAQs
Common questions
Bring your taste. Build your portfolio.
Real briefs, real mentors, real craft. Start your design story here.