Flexible coaching and mentorship for every stage of your creative journey
Design Education Made Simple.
At My Design Coach, we combine real-world experience with practical, approachable training to help you grow as a designer. Whether you’re starting out, refining your skills, or advancing your career, our education is built to be flexible, affordable, and grounded in real-world application.
Learn with Purpose. Grow with Confidence.
Our education goes beyond theory—helping you build real skills, create portfolio-ready work, and develop the confidence to apply what you learn in real-world design situations.
Where Learning Gets Stuck
Running Into These Challenges?
Learning design on your own can feel overwhelming without the right structure, feedback, and direction. These are some of the most common struggles we see:
- Interested in graphic design but do not know where to start
- Learning tools but do not know how to apply them
- Feeling stuck or inconsistent in your work
- Lack of feedback, guidance or just feeling like you are alone and have no support
- Difficulty building a strong portfolio
- Expected to create but do not have the skills needed to be successful
- Tight budget, cannot afford college
- Want to learn design but no time to attend classes
If this feels familiar, you’re in the right place to change it.
How we can help
Education Designed for Real Growth
My Design Coach gives you the clarity, structure, and real-world practice you need to grow with confidence—without the overwhelm or the guesswork.
Real Growth for Designers
The Value You Gain
Our education is built to help you develop real skills, build confidence, and apply what you learn to real-world design work.
Build Job-Ready Skills
Learn practical tools, techniques, and habits used in real design environments so you can step into projects with clarity and confidence.
Streamline Your Workflow
Stay organized, build files correctly, and follow efficient processes that make your work smoother, faster, and more professional.
Strengthen Creative Decision-Making
Learn how to think like a designer — making intentional, strategic choices instead of second‑guessing every step.
Gain Confidence with Tools & Process
Use industry‑standard software and workflows with clarity and control, so you can focus on the work rather than the learning curve.
Improve Consistency & Quality
Produce stronger, more polished work across every project by building the skills and structure that support reliable results.
Apply What You Learn
Turn knowledge into action through hands‑on practice and real‑world projects that reinforce your growth.
Learn with Structure and Flexibility
Follow a clear, guided path while still working at your own pace—giving you direction without pressure.
Create professional Portfolio-Ready Work
Develop projects that showcase your skills, reflect your growth, and support your next opportunity.
How it works
A Clear, Structured Approach
A flexible learning experience designed to help you build skills step by step and apply them with confidence.
1
Choose Your Tier
Select the level of access and support that fits your goals.
2
Learn by Doing
Work through demos, assignments, and real-world projects.
3
Build Your Work
Create portfolio-ready designs across multiple formats.
4
Grow with Support
Get feedback, coaching, and guidance (depending on your tier).
Your Learning Experience
What to Expect
flexible, structured learning experience designed to help you build real skills, gain confidence, and grow at your own pace.
- Seamless Access Anytime: Quickly log in to all your courses, guides, and resources through mydesigncoach.com—everything you need, always at your fingertips.
- Structured, Easy-to-Follow Lessons: Clear, step-by-step content designed to guide your progress.
- Hands-On Projects and Assignments: Learn by doing with real-world exercises that build your skills and portfolio.
- Flexible, Self-Paced Learning: Work through content on your schedule, without pressure or deadlines.
- Real-World Tools and Workflows: Learn how design is actually done using industry-standard software and practices.
- Support When You Need It: Access feedback, coaching, and community support depending on your tier.
Skills That Build Real Confidence
What You’ll Learn
You’ll learn the practical skills, creative processes, and professional habits that help you produce stronger work with clarity and intention — the kind of skills designers actually use every day.
Core Design Skills
- Design principles
- Color theory
- Typography
- Layout and composition
- Visual hierarchy
- File setup and organization
Software Mastery
- Adobe Illustrator (intro to advanced)
- Adobe Photoshop (intro to advanced)
- Adobe InDesign (intro to advanced)
- Canva, OBS, DaVinci Resolve...+ others
- Building clean, professional files
- Working efficiently across tools
Packaging & Production
- Packaging design fundamentals
- Dielines and structural basics
- Printer specifications
- Preparing files for production, separations
- Understanding materials and constraints
- Reader Spread vs. Printer Spread
Creative Thinking & Strategy
- Brainstorming and ideation
- Concept development
- Mood boards and visual direction
- Storyboarding
- Strategic decision‑making
Professional Skills
- Communication with stakeholders
- Presenting your work clearly
- Receiving and applying feedback
- Time management
- Problem‑solving
- Confidence‑building
Team & Workflow Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Strengthening designer–stakeholder communication
- Reducing revision cycles
- Building sustainable creative processes
Design Execution & Refinement
- Attention to detail and craft
- Refining and elevating final designs
- Consistency across brand and systems
- Quality control and file accuracy
- Preparing work for presentation and delivery
- Thinking like a professional, not just a student
Real-World Portfolio Projects
Explore a curated collection of projects designed to move you from learning to doing. Each course builds practical, real-world experience so you can apply your skills with confidence beyond the classroom.
Built for Real Learning
How You’ll Learn
This isn’t passive learning—you’ll build skills through practice, repetition, and real-world application.
Short, Focused, Easy to Follow Demos
Watch concise, step-by-step demo videos that teach essential design techniques and concepts.
Hands-On Assignments
Practice what you learn with small, guided exercises to build your skills quickly.
Practical, Real-World Projects
Apply your knowledge to projects that mirror professional design workflows and
challenges.
Feedback and Critiques (Tiers 2–3)
Receive constructive guidance from a mentor to refine your work and strengthen your approach.
Choose Your Path
Find the Right Level of Support
Each tier is designed to meet you where you are. Start simple or go all-in—every step builds real skills, confidence, and momentum.
Tier 1: Design Dabbler
$25/mo
Exploring, experimenting, and finding your creative footing. Best for: Beginners, hobbyists, and curious creatives.
Start exploring design and build your foundation.
Includes:
- Design fundamentals and beginner
lessons - Demo library for basic tools and
skills - Monthly newsletter with tips and
inspiration - Design prompts and starter
project ideas - Access to community (general
group)
Support: Self-paced learning (no direct feedback)
Optional support available à la carte
A simple, low-cost way to start building your design foundation.
Tier 2: Design Explorer
$55/mo
Building skills, gaining confidence, and creating with intention. Best for: Designers ready to grow with structure and feedback
Build real skills and start creating portfolio-ready work.
Includes everything in Tier 1, plus:
- Intermediate + advanced demo libraries
- Portfolio-building exercises and challenges
- Monthly live Design Q&A
- Monthly live Design Critique
- Monthly Design Discussions
- “Ask Maggie Anything” access (ask + engage)
- Community feedback and peer interaction
- Entry to win quarterly 1:1 session (30 min.)
Support: Live feedback, critiques, and guided learning
The best balance of structure, feedback, and real skill development.
Tier 3: Design Pro—Mentor in your pocket
$95/mo
All in, leveling up, and designing with purpose. Best for: Designers serious about leveling up or going pro
Get direct mentorship, feedback, and career-focused support.
Includes everything in Tier 1 & 2, plus:
- Full content library access
- Portfolio-building +
freelance/business modules - Live workshops and open critiques
- Quarterly 1:1 session (45 min)
- Resume and portfolio review
- Direct 1:1 email support
- Bonus content vault (templates, resources)
Support: Full-access mentorship with direct guidance and feedback
Full mentorship, direct feedback, and
career-focused growth.
Tier 4: Design Rebel
$45/mo
Doing it your way—with full access and zero hand-holding. Best for: Independent learners who want flexibility
Full access, no hand-holding—learn your way.
Includes:
- Full access to all content (all levels)
- Ongoing content updates
- Design prompts and project ideas
- Tips, inspiration, and resources
- Access to community (general group)
Support: No live or direct support
Optional support available à la carte
All the content—complete flexibility, no
commitment to support
Compare Your Options
Find the Right Fit
Each tier offers a different level of access and support—choose what matches your goals, learning style, and pace.
Real Transformations
Before and After
See how intentional art direction and design guidance transform creative work—from unclear and inconsistent to focused, refined, and effective.
Project: Brand Book, Advanced Graphic Design
Feedback Focus: Simplify design to give the "essence of", concept clarification, typography
Project: Menu, InDesign
Feedback Focus: Hierarchy, space, formatting, dot leaders, alignment organization
Project: Swiss Poster, Typography
Feedback Focus: Concept, tell a story, push Swiss style, legibility, contrast
Project: Lyric Poster, InDesign
Feedback Focus: Typography, hierarchy, legibility, concept for visual interest
Project: Type Master Poster, Typography
Feedback Focus: Contrast, balance, hierarchy, highlight typeface attributes
Still Not Sure?
Start with Design Explorer for the best mix of learning, feedback, and support.
If you’re unsure which tier fits your goals, reach out—we'll help you choose the path that makes the most sense for where you are right now.
