Built From Real Work

4 Courses
Self-Paced
All Levels

Leadership & Strategy

Creative Direction

Teachers: Mara Ellison, Adrian Cole

Creative strategy, team collaboration, and decision-making — taught through real-world projects and expert feedback.

Lifetime Access
Self-Paced
All Levels

Branding

Brand Systems

Teachers: Mara Ellison, Adrian Cole, Nina Brooks

Develop frameworks for positioning, messaging, and visual systems that scale across products and teams — not a one-off logo, a system that holds.

Weekly Reviews
1 Month
Intermediate

Career & Portfolio

Portfolio That Sells

Teachers: Mara Ellison

Build a portfolio that tells a compelling story, present your work with confidence, and prepare for senior roles, freelance clients, or studio placement.

Lifetime Access
1 Month
All Levels

Leadership & Strategy

Artistic Leadership

Teachers: Mara Ellison, Nina Brooks

Explore innovative strategies, foster teamwork, and enhance decision-making skills through hands-on projects and insightful critiques.

Lifetime Access
Flexible Learning
Advanced

Frequently Asked Questions

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to get in touch — we’re always happy to help.

Can I start with Self-Guided and upgrade later?

Absolutely. Many members begin with a self-guided, one-time course purchase and move up to a Guided or Mentored membership when they want curator feedback and live critiques. When you upgrade, the courses you already own stay yours, and all your progress and notes carry over.

What happens if I cancel Guided or Mentored?

You can cancel in one click, anytime. Your membership stays active until the end of the period you've already paid for, and you won't be charged again. Your account, course progress, and every piece of curator feedback remain available to you afterward, so nothing you've built is lost.

Can I switch between Guided and Mentored?

Yes. You can move between Guided and Mentored whenever you like from your account. Upgrades take effect right away and are prorated; downgrades apply at your next renewal, so you keep the higher tier for the period you've already paid for.

How does curator feedback work?

On Guided and Mentored memberships, a curator personally reviews every piece of homework you submit and returns written, specific feedback — not a checklist. You also join weekly live critiques where work is discussed in the room, and all feedback stays in your account so you can revisit it anytime.

How do I book a consultation with Mara?

One-to-one sessions with Mara are part of the Mentored membership — two 45-minute calls each month, subject to availability. Once you're on Mentored, you can book directly from your dashboard against Mara's open slots, and reschedule if your plans change.

Do I need prior experience to start?

No. Our courses span all levels, from Beginner to Direction, so you can start wherever you are. Each program builds from the fundamentals through real briefs, and your curator meets you at your level — whether you're switching into design or sharpening senior skills.

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