The Briefbox
Bootcamp
The Briefbox
Bootcamp
A live, interactive bootcamp alongside a group of like-minded individuals led by Creative Director & Briefbox founder; Joel Rosen.
A live, interactive bootcamp alongside a group of like-minded individuals led by Creative Director & Briefbox founder; Joel Rosen.
NEXT COURSE STARTS OCTOBER 14TH 2024
SUBJECTS
Brand & identity // Visual design // Product design
Brand & identity
Visual design
Product design
Brand & identity // Visual design // Product design
SUBJECTS
DURATION
8 weeks
DELIVERY
24 in-depth classes
96 hrs total learning time
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner / Intermediate
COMMITMENT
16 hrs / week
FORMAT & LOCATION
Online / Remote
NEXT COHORT START DATE
October 14th 2024
Course overview
Course
overview
This course includes 96 hrs of study time made up 40% live classes, 30% group Q&A feedback sessions and 30% personal study time for homework and assignments.
Creative leaders, business owners and decision makers are super busy, you need to learn how to stop them in their tracks and get noticed and that is the primary focus of this course - a fast track affordable way to help you get paid work in the industry.
Start your journey and secure your spot in our next cohort which begins on the 14th October 2024.
FEES
£597 (Classes, Group sessions)
£1,287 (Classes, Group sessions & 1-2-1 Mentoring)
£597
(Live classes, group sessions)
£1,287
(Live classes, group sessions
& 1-2-1 mentoring)
DURATION
8 weeks
DELIVERY
16 in-depth classes
96 hrs total learning time
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner / Intermediate
COMMITMENT
16 hrs / week
FORMAT & LOCATION
Online / Remote
NEXT COHORT START DATE
October 14th 2024
A modern curriculum for todays designers
A modern curriculum for
todays designers
Structure
Structure
01
Design fundamentals
An introduction to layout, colour, contrast and composition along with a brief history of the graphic design industry to get your creative juices flowing
02
Branding & identity Pt 1
Immerse yourself in the world of branding with classes on what makes a successful identity and how to begin exploring brand concepts from scratch
03
Branding & identity Pt 2
Learn how to roll a brand out and turn a logo concept into a consistent set of brand guidelines with classes on uniformity & creating style tiles
04
Working with type
How to contrast fonts to create impact, digitising letterforms and how to add your own twist to existing fonts to create unique wordmarks and visuals with type
05
Creating impact
with visual design
Sourcing and creating mock-ups, creating marketing materials and how to produce stunning advertising campaigns whilst keeping consistency
06
UI & digital product design
All things digital with an overview of UI kits, software design and classes on dashboards, buttons, widgets and design systems
07
Career skills
All the skills beyond just creative talent - learn how to setup client projects, quote correctly and stay organised as a practising designer
08
Your portfolio
Step-by-step guidance to help you create a brand new portfolio completing the course with a stunning online presence ready to share with the world
Live sessions & essential
software training
Live sessions & essential software training
Inspiring live classes, software training and weekly feedback sessions to help you improve as a designer in just 8 weeks
LOCATIONS
The bootcamp is online with classes delivered in the evening from 5pm (UK time) to enable students in the USA and other timezones to join.
All classes and software training can also be accessed via recordings of every session as and when.
Course format
How will each week be structured?
Live classes: Mon 5pm - 6.30pm (UK time)
Inspiring classes and workshops tailored around each module of the bootcamp
Software training: Mon 7pm- 8.30pm (UK time)
90 mins of software training per week focusing on Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Figma
Homework & personal study time: Tues - Thursday (6-8hrs per week)
Choose from our library of industry standard practice briefs and focus on producing 3 exceptional client case studies over the 8 weeks
1-2-1 with your mentor: (A weekly mentoring session at a time that suits you)
A weekly recurring time slot for personal feedback & support throughout the bootcamp
Peer-to-peer groud feedback sessions: Fri 5pm - 7pm (UK time)
Group Q&A sessions with additional feedback from your mentor and an opportunity to connect with students in your cohort
Course format
How will each week be structured?
Live classes: Mon 5pm - 6.30pm (UK time)
Inspiring classes and workshops tailored around each module of the bootcamp
Software training: Mon 7pm- 8.30pm (UK time)
90 mins of software training per week focusing on Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Figma
Homework & personal study time: Tues - Thursday (6-8hrs per week)
Choose from over 40 briefs with goal of producing two exceptional client case studies which will then be used in your new portfolio
1-2-1 with your mentor: (A weekly mentoring session at a time that suits you)
A weekly recurring time slot for personal feedback & support throughout the bootcamp
Peer-to-peer groud feedback sessions: Fri 5pm - 7pm (UK time)
Group Q&A sessions with additional feedback from your mentor and an opportunity to connect with students in your cohort
LOCATIONS
The bootcamp is online with classes delivered in the evening from 5pm (UK time) to enable students in the USA and other timezones to join.
All classes and software training can also be accessed via recordings of every session as and when.
Course outcomes
Complete client case studies showcasing your skills
The most important thing you can do to increase your chances of landing paid work, dream clients or that job role you want is to ensure you have concise case studies that stand out from the crowd. Learn the essentials to ensure your turning heads and getting noticed with the case studies we will help you create.
A stand-out professional-looking portfolio
Complete the bootcamp with a stunning portfolio you can be proud of. You’ll be industry ready with a super impressive website you can share with potential employers and clients that’s easy to manage and keep upto date using the framework we’ll teach you to build it on.
Ongoing job alerts from the Briefbox network
Put in the work and it will pay off. We get enquiries from businesses and agencies looking for up and coming talent to work with for both freelance gigs and full time junior to mid level design roles. Get official Briefbox certification to go alongside your new portfolio and you’ll increase your chances of landing your dream role.
Put in the work and it will pay off. We often get enquiries from businesses and agencies looking for up and coming talent to work with for both freelance gigs and full time junior to mid level design roles. Our graduates get member spotlights and we put you in front of potential employers.
Recent Bootcamp Grads
“I learnt so much! Like how to create high contrast in your work and the fact that creating custom typefaces isn't as mystifying as it seems. Oh! And that pen tool class was priceless 🤩 🙌”
Regine Tiu
- Montréal, Canada
“The Briefbox course has given me a better understanding of the end-to-end design process, especially from a freelance perspective but also the method of dissecting the brief, research, moodboarding, thumbnails, designing through to showcasing work”
Meg Bathard
- London, UK
“It was reassuring to be on the same journey as other people, everyone was so supportive of one another. I found the weekly critiques invaluable and the feedback helped me develop and improve my ideas.”
Lindsey Waller
- Sussex, UK
Course
Outcomes
Complete client case studies showcasing your skills
The most important thing you can do to increase your chances of landing paid work, dream clients or that job role that you want is to ensure you have concise case studies that stand out from the crowd. Learn top tips from Briefbox Founder and practising Creative Director; Joel Rosen to ensure your turning heads and getting noticed with the case studies we will help you create.
A stand-out professional-looking portfolio
Complete the bootcamp with a stunning portfolio you can be proud of. You’ll be industry ready with a super impressive website you can share with potential employers and clients that’s easy to manage and keep upto date using the framework we’ll teach you to build it on.
Ongoing job alerts from the Briefbox network
Put in the work and it will pay off. We often get enquiries from businesses and agencies looking for up and coming talent to work with for both freelance gigs and full time junior to mid level design roles. Get official Briefbox certification to go alongside your new portfolio and you’ll increase your chances of landing a role.
“I learnt so much! Like how to create high contrast in your work and the fact that creating custom typefaces isn't as mystifying as it seems. Oh! And that pen tool class was priceless 🤩 🙌”
Regine Tiu
- Montréal, Canada
Recent Bootcamp
Graduates
“The Briefbox course has given me a better understanding of the end-to-end design process, especially from a freelance perspective but also the method of dissecting the brief, research, moodboarding, thumbnails, designing through to showcasing work”
Meg Bathard
- London, UK
“It was reassuring to be on the same journey as other people, everyone was so supportive of one another. I found the weekly critiques invaluable and the feedback helped me develop and improve my ideas.”
Lindsey Waller
- Sussex, UK
Course Instructors
Course
Instructors
Learn with the Pros
Our instructors have none of the attitude and all the patience required to help you succeed. We’ll help you master the latest design software and help you complete the bootcamp with a stunning portfolio ready to put yourself out there and get hunting for work in the industry.
Our instructors have none of the attitude and all the patience required to help you succeed. We’ll help you master the latest design software and help you complete the bootcamp with a stunning portfolio ready to put yourself out there and get hunting for work in the industry.
Joel is the Co-founder and Creator of Briefbox. Alongside adding fresh new briefs, resources and producing the bootcamp curriculum, Joel is also an active mentor to our community. Joel is a passionate typographer and branding expert and is also the Founding partner of UK based design agency, ORCA. He previously led his own creative team on large scale brand and digital projects.
Flavia is a highly talented designer and illustrator, passionate about bespoke patterns, custom lettering and hand made, authentic textures. Flavia runs her own illustration studio and is also lead visual designer at the video editing app; Biteable. Flavia also heads up community support at Briefbox by giving students honest feedback on their progress with actionable tips and tricks to improve their skill sets.
Joel is the Co-founder and Creator of Briefbox. Alongside adding fresh new briefs, resources and producing the bootcamp curriculum, Joel is also an active mentor to our community. Joel is a passionate typographer and branding expert and is also the Founding partner of UK based design agency, ORCA. He previously led his own awesome creative team on large scale brand and digital projects before going full time as a mentor offering design education to Briefbox students.
Flavia is a highly talented designer and illustrator, passionate about bespoke patterns, custom lettering and hand made, authentic textures. Flavia runs her own illustration studio and is also lead visual designer at the video editing app; Biteable. As if that isn't enough to keep busy, Flavia also heads up community support at Briefbox by giving students honest feedback on their progress with actionable tips and tricks to improve their skill sets.
Upcoming
Future start dates
Monday 14th October 2024
2 spaces available
8 Week Bootcamp: Essentials
£597
Master branding, visual design & product design in just 8 weeks with our live & interactive bootcamp
Includes:
24 in-depth classes (3 per week, each Monday)
Live sessions & essential software training
Peer-to-peer group feedback sessions
Access to private Briefbox Community
6 months access to class recordings
8 sessions of 1-2-1 mentoring for feedback
6 months of after course support
Enrol now (£597)
Or 3 Payments of £199
8 Week Bootcamp: Full Access
£1,287
Full access to our 8 week course with weekly 1-2-1 mentoring throughout and after course support
Includes:
24 in-depth classes (3 per week, each Monday)
Live sessions & essential software training
Peer-to-peer group feedback sessions
Access to private Briefbox Community
Lifetime access to class recordings
8 sessions of 1-2-1 mentoring for feedback
6 months of after course support
Enrol now (£1,287)
Or 3 Payments of £429
Change currency:
GBP
USD
Upcoming
Future start dates
Monday 14th October 2024
2 spaces available
8 Week Bootcamp: Essentials
£597
Master branding, visual design & product design in just 8 weeks with our live & interactive bootcamp
Includes:
24 in-depth classes (3 per week, each Monday)
Live sessions & essential software training
Peer-to-peer group feedback sessions
Access to private Briefbox Community
6 months access to class recordings
8 sessions of 1-2-1 mentoring for feedback
6 months of after course support
Enrol now (£597)
Or 3 Payments of £199
8 Week Bootcamp: Full Access
£1,287
Full access to our 8 week course with weekly 1-2-1 mentoring throughout and after course support
Includes:
24 in-depth classes (3 per week, each Monday)
Live sessions & essential software training
Peer-to-peer group feedback sessions
Access to private Briefbox Community
Lifetime access to class recordings
8 sessions of 1-2-1 mentoring for feedback
6 months of after course support
Enrol now (£1,287)
Or 3 Payments of £429
Change currency:
GBP
USD
Upcoming
Future start dates
Monday 14th October 2024
2 spaces available
8 Week Bootcamp: Essentials
£597
Master branding, visual design & product design in just 8 weeks with our live & interactive bootcamp
Includes:
24 in-depth classes (3 per week, each Monday)
Live sessions & essential software training
Peer-to-peer group feedback sessions
Access to private Briefbox Community
6 months access to class recordings
8 sessions of 1-2-1 mentoring for feedback
6 months of after course support
Enrol now (£597)
Or 3 Payments of £199
8 Week Bootcamp: Full Access
£1,287
Full access to our 8 week course with weekly 1-2-1 mentoring throughout and after course support
Includes:
24 in-depth classes (3 per week, each Monday)
Live sessions & essential software training
Peer-to-peer group feedback sessions
Access to private Briefbox Community
Lifetime access to class recordings
8 sessions of 1-2-1 mentoring for feedback
6 months of after course support
Enrol now (£1,287)
Or 3 Payments of £429
Change currency:
GBP
USD
Frequently asked questions
Frequently
asked
questions
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