Invest in your growth

The path to success as a designer requires a thirst for knowledge and growth. Investing in the right courses and mentors can be the key to reaching personal and professional heights.

In this article, we'll explore three transformative design courses that have shaped me, elevating my skills, confidence, and opportunities.

1. Level C Brand Strategy Masterclasses

The Level C Brand Strategy Masterclasses, created by Marty Neumeier and Andy Starr, offer a transformative experience for aspiring designers. This live training not only provides a robust brand strategy framework but also teaches essential skills such as stakeholder alignment, bridging the gap between creatives and non-creatives, and navigating complex campaigns. From being a mere executor, I evolved into a strategic creator.

Level C holds five trainings:

• Brand specialist

• Brand strategist

• Brand architect

• Brand master

• Chief of brand

The courses start with a solid brand strategy foundation and gradually progress to more advanced concepts.

If you're a designer aiming to shape your career, Level C is the perfect starting point.

2. Motion Design Course by Mat Voyce on Domestika

Motion design has become a powerful tool for captivating audiences, especially on social media platforms. Even if motion design isn't your primary focus, having knowledge in this area can significantly enhance the visual appeal of your work.

This is where Mat Voyce comes in. Mat, a true master at animating brands and producing motion assets, offers a course on Domestika. His simple yet impactful teachings deliver immediate results, providing valuable tips and tricks for adding motion to designs, elevating social media content, and creating impressive digital assets. This course is a game-changer for designers.

3. Process Masterclass by Nguyen Le

Nguyen Le's Process Masterclass breathes fresh air into design education. The value-packed content covers design thinking, technical skills, strategy, and financial growth. You also face the money conversations and nurture the right mindset, allowing designers to improve their craft and enhance their financial gains.

This community thrives on its tight-knit nature and the abundance of high-quality content. Nguyen Le' transparent approach to sharing his process and journey serves as an inspiration to many.

Combining the frameworks in this course with my own and revisiting my entire process, I secured a new UK-based client for a branding project just a week in.

4. Investing in Yourself is key to success

The common thread running through these three courses is the power of self-investment. The fear of spending money on training or mentors may be daunting, but it fades with the right mindset and an action-oriented approach. As an artist, self-accomplishment and financial independence bloom from these investments.

Each course here played a vital role in my journey. I vouch for them wholeheartedly. But what about you? Share your transformative experiences after a training or mentorship. I'd love to hear from you!

Peace and Love. ✌️❤️ 

By Mohamed Thiam

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PS: Check out Level C’s website.
PPS: Check out Mat Voyce.
PPPS: Check out Process Masterclass.