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Shillington taught me the value of concept-driven design and how important it is to be intentional with every element within a project.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Miranda Mayne
Why Shillington?
I was just out of high school and looking for direction and growth. I had been freelancing for a year and I knew my work wasn’t where I wanted it to be, but I knew university wasn’t getting me where I wanted to go. I was really looking for something a little more structured to the real world, something that could push me creatively as well as prepare me for the industry.
I was really impressed with how Shillington structured their course and how they based their teaching style on real-life briefs. The class was set up like a real-life studio and we were treated more like junior designers than students.
How did the course build your skill set?
I had some design experience going into the course, but I was mostly self-taught so I still felt like I didn’t know a whole lot. Google and design blogs were my best friends!
I think the course gave me a solid foundation in design, and having that foundation made me more confident in making design decisions and approaching briefs. Shillington taught me the value of concept-driven design and how important it is to be intentional with every element within a project.
What do you love about being a designer?
Design is such a beautiful and powerful thing! It’s so hard to put into words how passionate I feel about it, but I think the thing I love most about being a designer is how much you can say with so little. I struggle to verbally communicate things sometimes, so the ability to communicate visually is a gift I will always cherish.
After studying at Shillington, I think my perspective changed more than anything. I am much more of a confident designer, because I have a solid foundation in design. Shillington has made me realise how far I have to go, but at the same time how capable I am to get there.
Visit Miranda’s website, check out her Desktop profile after winning the 2015 Emerging Talent Award and read her full interview on the blog.
Shillington taught me the value of concept-driven design and how important it is to be intentional with every element within a project.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Miranda Mayne
Why Shillington?
I was just out of high school and looking for direction and growth. I had been freelancing for a year and I knew my work wasn’t where I wanted it to be, but I knew university wasn’t getting me where I wanted to go. I was really looking for something a little more structured to the real world, something that could push me creatively as well as prepare me for the industry.
I was really impressed with how Shillington structured their course and how they based their teaching style on real-life briefs. The class was set up like a real-life studio and we were treated more like junior designers than students.
How did the course build your skill set?
I had some design experience going into the course, but I was mostly self-taught so I still felt like I didn’t know a whole lot. Google and design blogs were my best friends!
I think the course gave me a solid foundation in design, and having that foundation made me more confident in making design decisions and approaching briefs. Shillington taught me the value of concept-driven design and how important it is to be intentional with every element within a project.
What do you love about being a designer?
Design is such a beautiful and powerful thing! It’s so hard to put into words how passionate I feel about it, but I think the thing I love most about being a designer is how much you can say with so little. I struggle to verbally communicate things sometimes, so the ability to communicate visually is a gift I will always cherish.
After studying at Shillington, I think my perspective changed more than anything. I am much more of a confident designer, because I have a solid foundation in design. Shillington has made me realise how far I have to go, but at the same time how capable I am to get there.
Visit Miranda’s website, check out her Desktop profile after winning the 2015 Emerging Talent Award and read her full interview on the blog.
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