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LEARN FROM TOP DESIGNERS

Our mentors are veteran designers with at least 15+ years of experience and have worked with leading brands.

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Our mentors are happy to review your portfolio and give you advice about your next carreer steps.

UNIQUE CURRICULUM

Our curriculum consists of 10 courses and is packed with essential design knowledge. Special courses include the history of graphic design, our studio classes and our creative thinking course.

About the Course

This is a ten-course, self-paced program that showcases the essential skills for modern designers. This program is good for anyone who wants to start in graphic design or wants to acquire a new skill set. The Graphic Design program teaches the basic concepts of graphic design, such as color theory, typography, and composition. All of our programs include special studio classes, and optional one-on-one live classes, hands-on projects, and mentorship. Courses in this program (10 courses - 2 studio courses): Introduction to Graphic Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design Studio A (Logo Design), Graphic Design Studio B (Layout Design), Graphic Design History, Design Critique, Portfolio, Typography, Grids and Layouts and creative thinking.

Learn from Master Desingners

Masters Design Lab is an accredited institution starting in 2019. Over the years, we have trained well over 200+ designers who found great content and a supporting environment. When choosing the full program, you will be paired with a senior design instructor; all of our instructors are designers with at least 15+ years of experience and have worked with global brands.

Course Curriculum

10 Chapters · 161 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Graphic Design

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      Week 1: What is Graphic Design?

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: What is graphic design?

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      Week 2: The Elements of Graphic Design

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: The Elements of Graphic Design

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      Week 3: Introduction to Typography

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Introduction to Typography

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      Week 4: Creating Meaning with Text

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Creating Meaning with Text

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      Week 5: Graphic Design Principles

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Graphic Design Principles

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      Week 6: Gestalt & Graphic Design

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Gestalt & Graphic Design

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      Week 7: Composition

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Composition

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      Week 8: Text & Image

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Text & Image

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      Week 9: Grids and Layouts

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Grids and Layouts

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    History of Graphic Design

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      Week 1: Prehistoric Art and the Origins of Visual Communication

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      Week 2 – The Bronze Age and the Archaic Period: The Evolution of Writing and Early Visual Systems

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      Week 3 – The Invention of Print and the Renaissance: The Transformation of Communication

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      Week 4 – Rococo and Neoclassical Design: The Aesthetics of Refinement and Rationality

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      Week 5 – The Industrial Revolution and the Rise of Modernism: Design, Technology, and Social Change

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      Week 6 – The Bauhaus (1919–1933): Modernism, Education, and the Unity of Art and Industry

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      Week 7 – The Rise of Swiss Design (1950–1960): Modernism, Clarity, and the International Typographic Style

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      Week 8 – The 1970s & 1980s: Counterculture, Computing, and Postmodern Design

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      Week 9 – The 1990s & 2000s: The Digital Revolution and the Globalization of Design

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      Assignment: History of Graphic Design

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    Color Theory and Typography

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      Week 1- Color theory

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Color Theory

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      Week 2 – The Psychology of Color

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: The Psychology of Color

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      Week 3 – Implementation of Color Psychology in Design

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Implementation of Color Psychology in Design

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      Week 4 – Color Palettes

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Color Palettes

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      Week 5 – Color Models

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Color Models

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      Week 6 – UX Design: Buttons, Colors and Call to Action

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: UX Design: Buttons, Colors and Call to Action

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    Studio A- Logo Design

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      Week 1- Research from Graphic Design Perspective

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      Assignment: Research from Graphic Design Prespective

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      Week 2- The Importance of Strong Concept

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      Assignment: The Importance of Strong Concept

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      Week 3- Ideas to Create a Logo Design

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      Assignment: Ideas to Create a Logo Design

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      Week 4- Developing the Design

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      Assignment: Developing the Design

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      Week 5- Creating Logo Digitally in Illustrator

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      Assignment: Creating Logo Digitally in Illustrator

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      Week 6- Research a Book

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      Assignment: Research a Book

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      Week 7- Creating a Mood Board

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      Assignment: Creating a Mood Board

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      Week 8- Sketching Ideas for a Book Cover Design

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      Assignment: Sketching Ideas for a Book Cover Design

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      Week 9- Presenting the Book Covers

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      Assignment: Presenting the Book Covers

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    Grids and Layouts

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      Week 1: Grids and Layouts

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      Week 2 – Grids and Layouts

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      Week 3 – Grids and Layouts

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      Assignment: Grids and Layouts

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      Week 4 – Grids and Layouts

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      Assignment: Grids and Layouts

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      Week 5: Grids and Layouts

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      Conclusion Week 5: Grids and Layouts

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      Knowledge Check

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      Week 6 – The History of Grids

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: The History of Grids

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      Week 7: A Guide to Grid Elements and Types

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      Week 7 Conclusion: A Guide to Grid Elements and Types

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      Knowledge Check

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      Week 8: Magazine Layouts: Elements and Guidelines

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assessment: Magazine Layouts: Elements and Guidelines

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      Week 9 – Beyond the Grid

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      Week 9 Conclusion: Beyond the Grid

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      Knowledge Check

  6. 6

    Studio B

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      Week 1 : Delivering a message

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      Assignment: Delivering a message

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      Week 2 : Sketching ideas

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      Assignment: Sketching ideas

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      Week 3 : Finalising

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      Assignment: Finalising

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      Week 4 : Transforming the message from media to media.

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      Assignment: Transforming the message from media to media.

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      Week 5 : Layout design

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      Assignment: Layout design

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      Week 6 : Magazine Elements– Week One

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      Assignment: Magazine Elements

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      Week 7 : Magazine Elements: Building a responsive layout– Week Two

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      Week 8 : Responsive Web Layout– Presentation

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      Assignment: Responsive Web Layout– Presentation

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    Typography

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      Week 1: Introduction to Typography

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Introduction to Typography

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      Week 2: Anatomy and personality of typefaces

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      Knowledge Check

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      Week 3: Choosing a Font

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Choosing a Font

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      Week 4: Creating Hierarchy

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Creating Hierarchy

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      Week 5: Typesetting

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Typesetting

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      Week 6: Grids & Layouts with Type

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Grids & Layouts with Type

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      Week 7: Typeface Design

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Typeface Design

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      Week 8: Custom Type

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Custom Type

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      Week 9: Responsive type design

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      Knowledge Check

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      Assignment: Responsive Type Design

  8. 8

    Portfolio

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      Week 1: Understanding the Graphic Design Portfolio — Origins, Purpose, and What Makes It Great

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      Assignment: Understanding the Graphic Design Portfolio — Origins, Purpose, and What Makes It Great

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      Week 2: Building Your Portfolio — Structure, Dos & Don’ts, and Layout Principles

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      Assignment: Building Your Portfolio — Structure, Dos & Don’ts, and Layout Principles

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      Week 3: Refining, Presenting, and Elevating Your Graphic Design Portfolio

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      Assignment: Refining, Presenting, and Elevating Your Graphic Design Portfolio

  9. 9

    Creative Thinking

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      Week 1: The Creative Mindset & The Two Modes of Thought

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      Assignment: The Creative Mindset & The Two Modes of Thought

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      Week 2: Thinking in Systems & the Six Thinking Hats

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      Assignment: Thinking in Systems & the Six Thinking Hats

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      Week 3: Lateral Thinking & SCAMPER: Escaping the Obvious

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      Assignment: Lateral Thinking & SCAMPER: Escaping the Obvious

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      Week 4 — TRIZ: Turning Contradictions into Breakthroughs

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      Assignment: TRIZ: Turning Contradictions into Breakthroughs

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      Week 5: Morphological Analysis & Creative Constraints: Structure and Freedom

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      Assignment: Morphological Analysis & Creative Constraints: Structure and Freedom

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      Week 6: Metaphor, Symbol & Story: Thinking in Images

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      Assignment: Metaphor, Symbol & Story: Thinking in Images

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      Week 7: Integration & Creative Reflection: Designing Your Own Thinking System

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      Assignment: Integration & Creative Reflection: Designing Your Own Thinking System

  10. 10

    Getting Feedback

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      Lesson 1: Understanding Feedback and Its Role in Design

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      Assignment: Understanding Feedback and Its Role in Design

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      Lesson 2: Giving and Receiving Feedback Effectively

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      Assignment: Giving and Receiving Feedback Effectively

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      Lesson 3: Growing Through Feedback and Building Resilience

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      Assignment: Growing Through Feedback and Building Resilience

Student Testimonials

Discover how our course has transformed the graphic design skills and careers of our students.

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"At Masters Design Lab, my overall experience has been fantastic. The programme is comprehensive and includes online classes and live sessions with very interesting content. The interaction with professors and peers is amazing and helpful. I am thrilled to pursue my dream to become a graphic designer at Masters Design Lab. I definitely recommend it!"
Victoria Brió, Argentina

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"There is a wealth of knowledge in every course and they all go in-depth. The teachers are very experienced and clearly work in the industry and not just teach theory from books. The program is very hands-on and the foundation that it builds upon is very solid."
Lisa Davis, Jamaica

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"I had a great time discovering Graphic Design at MDL and learned a lot during my 4.5 months course. The study material was well organized and not overwhelming if you are a busy person. The live sessions were very helpful and the teachers were always there to give feedback. I strongly recommend those courses for those who want to learn GD!"
Kris W, Bulgaria

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"Overall, I had a great experience during the 4.5 month graphic design course with Masters Design Lab. The program offered a lot of interesting material and I really enjoyed the live Studio sessions. These live sessions were great ways to interact with other students and to get real time feedback on work from the professors."
Nicole A, Costa Rica

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"This is an excellent course. It delivered so much more than I was expecting. The experience with MDL from the beginning was very impressive. They were attentive, helpful, and with excellent customer service compared to other Graphic Design courses that I was exploring at the time."
Lisa Thornton, UK

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