Career focused training in the creative and construction industries. With personal mentoring, bespoke briefs, a professional portfolio and work experience, we support you in to your dream career. Study the Designer Development Course in our Hackney studio or online.
WHAT WILL
YOU LEARN?
Taught by industry professionals, you will master the most in-demand design software, build a professional portfolio and website, and gain work experience through our professional partners in London.
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On completing the programme, you will have earned 20 separate design software certifications as well as an overall Designer Development Certificate. We use our local links in the creative hub of East London and give you the support and network to embark on a new creative career or start your own business.
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You will complete 4 self-directed design projects, enabling you to build an exciting and relevant portfolio of work. Your projects enable you to contextualise and develop your design software skills. Projects can be live or hypothetical. Redesigning your own home or completing projects for work experience placements are both great ideas for portfolio development.
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SOFTWARE CERTIFICATION
AUTOCAD
REVIT
FUSION
3DS MAX
3D PRINTING
VECTORWORKS
SKETCHUP
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
FIGMA
TWINMOTION
CINEMA 4D
RHINO
BLENDER
CAREER PATHS
Architectural Assistant
Interior Design
Exhibition Design
Furniture Design
CAD Technician
Revit Technician
Landscape Design
Engineering Technical Assistant
Jewellery Design
Jewellery Design
Jewellery Design
Jewellery Design
Jewellery Design
Jewellery Design
Digital Design
Graphic Design
Digital Illustration
Fashion Accessory Design
Model Making
3D Printing
Construction Technical Assistant
Visual Merchandising
Lighting Design
Lighting Design
Lighting Design
WHO SHOULD
TAKE THIS COURSE?
CAREER
CHANGERS
Learn the most in-demand skills to start a new creative career.
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Are you looking for a more fulfilling career? On our course, you will be taught by practising designers and architects. You will learn the most in-demand skills and gain valuable insights into the industry.
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You will complete the course with 20+ software certifications, a portfolio, and career advice, as well as becoming part of our creative community.
FOUNDATION
Make the most of your university education.
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The theory and intellectual rigour of a university education will be a great experience and will add valuable depth to your ideas.
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However, you will need to balance this with practical skills. Our 6-month to 2-year programme can provide a great foundation and give you the skills to make the most of your university experience. We have trained lecturers and course leaders from across the country. We may have even been responsible for teaching your teachers.
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CREATIVE
ENTREPRENEURS
Get the support to go freelance or set up your own business.
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As well as helping people to find jobs in the creative industries we can provide you with the skills and support to set up your own creative businesses.
With the design software skills you have learnt you will be able to produce your own branding and marketing materials. We will help you to build a professional website and help you create a network of industry connections.
GRADUATES
Complete your C.V with industry relevant skills.​
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Graduation is the first step in your creative career. Design software skills are essential for the work you will be doing.
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Our courses are taught by industry professionals and will equip you with the most up to date skills and best practices. We will also give you career advice, help with creating your portfolio and connections from our community of creative professionals.
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FUTURE DESIGN TECHNICIANS
You don't need a degree to work in design.
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If you want a career in the creative industries, but don't want the debt, you can learn the vocational skills you will need to go into a technical role. For less money and time than a university degree, we can give you a head start in your career.
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There are many technical roles available in the creative industries. Our training will give you the essential software skills to make new ideas into reality. Then you can work your way up on the job.
WHY CHOOSE
LONDON FIELDS
DESIGN SCHOOL?
Our passion is helping people to reach their full creative potential through design software training. We use our teaching expertise, industry knowledge and networks to help the next generation of creatives kickstart their careers.
You will be studying alongside professionals already working in design for some of the UK's most exciting companies. The connections you make in the classroom may lead to employment and collaborative projects. We use our database of past clients to help you secure meaningful work experience.
We have helped hundreds of people to retrain and break into a fulfilling career in the creative industries.
YOUR LECTURERS AND MENTORS
Ben Taylor
The founder and director of Taylor Hawkes Design Studio, London Software Training and London Fields Design School.
He has over 15 years experience running design courses in universities and colleges across London.
His passion is helping people reach their creative career goals.
Liam Mason
Teaching Spatial Design, Vectorworks, SketchUp, and Revit at London Fields Design School.
After studying Environmental Science at Queen Mary’s, Liam pursued a creative career and understood that he did not need a university degree to pivot into design. He directed his practice toward architecture and 3D programs. He has consulted with numerous design studios across
London and the UK. A lot of his practice involves designing music festivals.
Fady Abdelaziz
Teaching Spatial Design, AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp at London Fields Design School.
Fady is the Founder of V7 Architects, also a Design Lecturer at the Bartlett School of Architecture UCL, and an Architectural Engineering academic completing his PhD at UCL.
Luisa Pires
Teaching 3D Design, 3D Printing and Rhino at London Fields Design School. Luisa has a background in Architecture. Her practice focuses on exploring and implementing the sustainability and fabrication advantages of 3D Printing, looking at how 3D printing can help lower our carbon footprint - from collecting micro plastics in the sea and reducing consumer consumption.
Emanuel Santos
Teaching Illustration, Graphic Design, Photoshop and InDesign at London Fields Design School.
Emanuel is a freelance graphic and illustration designer, working with a variety of clients such as The Sunday Times, Harper Collins, and the Financial Times. He is also the LFDS lead graphic and illustration lecturer.
Amr Taha
Teaching Spatial Design, AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp at London Fields Design School.
Amr is an architect and researcher, having won a number of international design competitions. Participating in academic teaching for 7 years, as well as undertaking PHD research related to building energy performance.
Matt Gilbert
Teaching Product Design, Furniture Design, 3D Printing and Rhino at London Fields Design School.
Matt is the founder of Animaro Design Studio. Combining art and engineering to create playful moving furniture. Taking everyday objects and adding a greater dimension to them.
Harvey Bladon-Kitchener
Teaching 3D Printing and Fusion at London Fields Design School.
Harvey first got into 3D printing more than ten years ago - he's captivated by the technical and creative side of this exciting technology. With 3D printing, people can produce parts they cannot make in any other way. Its versatility enables designers to use a wide variety of materials, making it one of the most sustainable practices in design.
Russell Royer
Teaching Rhino, Cinema4D and Illustrator at London Fields Design School. Russell is a registered Architect and Interdisciplinary designer. Russell also produces eclectic jewellery designs, hand sculpting, digitally sculpting, casting and polishing his pieces in his South London Studio, RU-RO.
Carl Fraser
Teaching Vectorworks, Revit and Sketchup at London Fields Design School. Carl is an interdisciplinary designer with a PhD in Architecture and experience in all RIBA design stages. Co-founder of Counter-mapping his research interests lie in how alternative practices can inform our understanding of urban spaces of cultural exchange with experience in exhibiting work internationally.
CORPORATE CLIENTS
WHERE WILL
YOU STUDY?
We are in the most creative area of the UK. London Fields has the highest proportion of creatives per square metre than anywhere else in the country.
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Among our neighbours are architects, interior, furniture, exhibition, fashion and graphic designers, as well as a community of independent creative businesses and entrepreneurs. As part of your studies here, you will become a part of this community.
With flexible studio days, you can easily commute, or study online. The part-time program can work around your schedule.
With work placements playing a key role in your course, you will start to make your own connections and meet the people you could go on to work with. You may even be studying alongside them.
COURSE
DETAILS
DATES AND FEES
Pick your start date
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6-month to 2-year programme
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Study in-class, live online or blended learning
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Study in the daytime, evening or combination
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Fit your studies around work
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Plan and change unit dates free of charge
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Live online Course fees:
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£5,500 Graphic Design
£7,500 Designer Development
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In-class and blended Course fees:
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£6,000 Graphic Design
£9,000 Designer Development
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Within 60 days of paying your enrolment fee (£2,000), if you decide not to continue the course, we will offer a full refund, minus your enrolment fee and any training costs beyond what the enrolment fee covers.
COURSE
STRUCTURE
Learn design software to a professional industry standard
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Taught by designers, architects, and software pros
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Bespoke, self-directed design briefs tailored to your career pathways
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Design your course structure to fit around work commitments
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Free access to use our computers
and software to develop your skills and projects.
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Up to 20 Design software certifications
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Designer Development Certificate
CAREER
SUPPORT
Work placements in creative companies
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Career advice from your personal mentor
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Complete the course with a portfolio and website
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Support in finding employment
Set up as a freelancer or start your own creative business
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Course Units and Structure
With all of the units in your chosen course available, design a schedule that best suits you using the calendars below. Units can be studied during the day, in the evening, in-class, live-online or a combination of all 4 methods of learning. Create your own calendar and plan your units month by month. Design software units can be studied in any order. Self-directed study days below are our recommended allocation.
Each classroom day is 9:45am - 4:00pm.
Evening sessions are 6:45pm - 9:30pm.
Weekend day units are 10:45am - 5:00pm.
Workshops
Throughout the year your lecturers and mentors will run specialised workshops. As well as offering a deeper dive into our lecturer's areas of expertise, these focus on real world applications of the design skills that you are learning, and offer further paths for exploring the career possibilities in front of you.
Designer Development Course Units
Design Briefs, Synthesising Research & Sketchbook Development
(Covered in mentoring and group tutorials)
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Business Development & Freelancing
(Covered in mentoring and group tutorials)
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Personal Branding & Website Design
(Covered in mentoring and group tutorials)
Studio Visits & Designer Interviews
(Covered in mentoring and group tutorials)
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Self-Directed Practice & Portfolio Development
(Covered in mentoring and group tutorials)
Internships & Professional Practice
(Covered in mentoring and group tutorials)
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1-2-1 Mentorship Tutorials
Monthly meetings
Telephone & Email Support
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Group Tutorials
Supportive cohort meetings throughout the course
Graphic Designer Development Course Units
Design Briefs, Synthesising Research & Sketchbook Development
(Covered in mentoring and group tutorials)
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Business Development & Freelancing
(Covered in mentoring and group tutorials)
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Personal Branding & Website Design
(Covered in mentoring and group tutorials)
Studio Visits & Designer Interviews
(Covered in mentoring and group tutorials)
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Self-Directed Practice & Portfolio Development
(Covered in mentoring and group tutorials)
Internships & Professional Practice
(Covered in mentoring and group tutorials)
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1-2-1 Mentorship Tutorials
Monthly meetings
Telephone & Email Support
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Group Tutorials
Supportive cohort meetings throughout the course
