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Briefbox was set up by Joel Rosen; Creative Director of British design agency - ORCA. After seeing hundreds of portfolios and job applications come through the door, Joel was shocked at how many lacked design work that emulated real client based projects that his agency have to deal with on a daily basis.

A real-world style of learning

Although many universities and design courses help students to step outside the box and improve their technical skills and software knowledge, they lack substance when setting projects that emulate real client work that freelancers and agencies have to deal with on a daily basis. Often, in the professional world, these tasks are demanding and require a fast turnaround, and that's where designing with Briefbox differs from spending years at college or university; it's quick learning in a realistic environment!

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Our full library has 100's of practice design briefs to help you build up your skills. As a pro member you can access the full library and have full access to our premium guides & tutorials. As a premium member you'll also get a dedicated Briefbox tutor who will offer you tips & tricks along the way. With a free account you'll have access to a selection of briefs and resources and won't get the personalised feedback on your artwork. Pro members see a rapid improvement in their design skills over a quicker time period. Upgrade today >

Meet the Briefbox team

Joel Rosen

Co-founder and creator

Joel is the Co-founder and Creator of Briefbox. Alongside adding fresh new briefs, resources and curating the Briefbox series, Joel is also an active mentor to our community. Joel is a passionate illustrator and typographer and is also the Co-Founder and Technical Director of UK based design agency, ORCA.

James Ewin

Co-founder

James specialises in brand development, strategy, editorial and UI design. He is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of UK design agency ORCA, and also the Co-Founder of Briefbox. As well as being an active mentor to our community, James is responsible for partnerships and contributions.

Flavia Mayer

Designer, tutor & community support

Flavia is a highly talented designer and illustrator, passionate about bespoke patterns, custom lettering and hand made, authentic textures. Flavia writes helpful tutorials and offers tips and feedback to up and coming designers looking to improve their skills

Ryan Boylett

Lead Developer

Ryan is the lead web developer at Briefbox. He's responsible for everything technical that goes on behind the scenes.

Harriet Montague

Community Manager

Harriet is experienced in project management, digital and offline marketing, content creation and event planning. Harriet is the Briefbox Community Manager offering feedback, customer support and industry advice to up and coming designers.

Vicki Lee

Community Support

Vicki Lee is our chief community support officer. Vicki is a passionate illustrator in her spare time and has a background in digital marketing and social media management. Vicki is on hand to ensure our community get the support they need.

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Do you think you've got what it takes to be a part of the Briefbox crew? We're always looking for up-and-coming talent to help us run the best design education community!