The Briefbox
Design Course
The Briefbox
Design Course
Our infamous 8 week Bootcamp is coming soon as an affordable, self-paced design course for those looking to refine their all-round design skills
Our infamous 8 week Bootcamp is coming soon as an affordable, self-paced design course for those looking to refine their all-round design skills
Launching January 27th 2025
SUBJECTS
Brand & identity // Visual design // Product design
Brand & identity
Visual design
Product design
Brand & identity // Visual design // Product design
SUBJECTS
DURATION
8 week flexible learning
DELIVERY
24 inspring classes
96 hrs total learning time
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner / Intermediate
COMMITMENT
12 hrs / week
FORMAT & LOCATION
Online / Remote
Course overview
Course
overview
This course includes 96 hrs of study time, 24 inspiring design classes and 3 case studies you will create as part of your learning. Students also get full access to our friendly community to connect with peers and get direct mentor access anytime you need support.
Creative leaders, business owners and decision makers are super busy, you need to learn how to stop them in their tracks with your design work and get noticed and that is the primary focus of this course - a fast track affordable way to help you get paid work as a designer.
Start your journey in the design industry and get access to our jam-packed inspiring design course today.
DURATION
8 week flexible learning
DELIVERY
16 in-depth classes
96 hrs total learning time
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner / Intermediate
COMMITMENT
16 hrs / week
FORMAT & LOCATION
Online / Remote
5 Modules | 24 classes | 8 weeks | 3 assignments
A modern curriculum for
todays designers
Structure
Structure
Explore the history of graphic design and influential designers we can look too and learn from. You will also learn essential design principles - padding, contrast, and hierarchy to understand how to create drama and impact.
Design Fundamentals
01
01
Design Fundamentals
Design Fundamentals
This module explores the history of graphic design and highlights influential designers we can look
too and learn from. You will also learn essential design principles - padding, contrast, and hierarchy and how to create create drama and impact in your work.
This module explores the history of graphic design and highlights influential designers we can look too and learn from. You will also learn essential design principles - padding, contrast, and hierarchy - teaching students how to create impactful work using these core elements.
CLASS 01
40 mins
Art & design movements of the past
CLASS 01
40 mins
Art & design movements of the past
CLASS 02
45 mins
Padding, contrast and hierarchy; the pillars of design
CLASS 03
25 mins
Creating and using color palettes
CLASS 02
45 mins
Padding, contrast and hierarchy; the core pillars of design
CLASS 03
25 mins
Essential tips for creating and using color palettes
02
Brand & Identity design
Brand & Identity design
Delve deep into the world of branding, beginning with an exploration of logo styles and what constitutes a successful brand. You'll learn to distinguish between logos and brands while drawing inspiration from notable branding agencies.
CLASS 04
40 mins
Logo styles & what makes a successful brand
CLASS 05
40 mins
It's all about the case study
CLASS 06
40 mins
The key stages of the branding process
CLASS 07
45 mins
Brand packages, typical costs and brand questionnaires
CLASS 08
35 mins
Brand guidelines and what should you include
CLASS 09
40 mins
Brand moodboards & defining possible routes
03
Working with type
Working with type
Discover how to analyze and select the perfect fonts for your logos and design projects, explore professional type foundries and their role in design, and master custom lettering techniques using the pen tool to create your own bespoke letterforms and wordmarks.
CLASS 10
35 mins
Finding fonts & setting type
CLASS 11
45 mins
Type foundries & what we can learn from type specimens
CLASS 12
35 mins
Free foundries & where to go for type inspiration
CLASS 13
35 mins
Lettering artists & Signwriters
CLASS 14
35 mins
Setting type & creating type lockups
CLASS 15
45 mins
Mastering the pen tool for bespoke custom lettering
04
UI & Product design
UI & Product design
You'll explore the essentials of web design, from understanding core principles and user experience to mastering practical elements like style guides, reusable components, and effective presentation techniques that will help you create and showcase professional websites and UI designs.
CLASS 16
45 mins
The basics of good web design
CLASS 17
45mins
The finer details of web design
CLASS 18
45 mins
Presenting web design case studies
CLASS 19
45 mins
Product design part 1 (the basics)
CLASS 20
45 mins
Product design part 2 (process and details)
CLASS 21
45 mins
Designing dashboards & typical dashboard components
05
Your positioning & portfolio
Your positioning & portfolio
In your final module you'll discover how to define your unique positioning as a designer and learn how to stand out from the crowd when job hunting. Learn how to build your portfolio using Nocode tools, and explore different career paths in the industry - whether that's freelancing, in-house work, or agency life.
CLASS 22
35 mins
You as a designer & your positioning
CLASS 23
45 mins
Using Nocode to build your portfolio
CLASS 24
45 mins
Making it in the industry and planning your route
Delve deep into the world of branding, beginning with an exploration of logo styles and what constitutes a successful brand. You'll learn to distinguish between logos and brands while drawing inspiration from notable branding agencies.
Branding & Identity design
02
CLASS 04
40 mins
Logo styles & what makes a successful brand
CLASS 05
40 mins
It's all about the case study
CLASS 06
40 mins
The key stages of the branding process
CLASS 07
45 mins
Brand packages, costs and brand questionairres
CLASS 08
35 mins
Brand guidelines and what should you include
CLASS 09
40 mins
Brand moodboards & defining possible routes
Working with type
03
Discover how to analyze and select the perfect fonts for your logos and design projects, explore professional type foundries and their role in design, and master custom lettering techniques using the pen tool to create your own bespoke letterforms and wordmarks
CLASS 10
35 mins
Finding fonts & setting type
CLASS 11
45 mins
Type foundries & exploring type specimens
CLASS 12
35 mins
Free foundries & where to go for type inspiration
CLASS 13
35 mins
Lettering artists
& Signwriters
CLASS 14
35 mins
Setting type & creating type lockups
CLASS 15
45 mins
Master the pen tool for bespoke custom lettering
You'll explore the essentials of web design, from understanding core principles and user experience to mastering practical elements like style guides, reusable components, and effective presentation techniques that will help you create and showcase professional websites and UI designs.
UI & Product
design
04
CLASS 16
45 mins
The basics of good web design
CLASS 17
45 mins
The finer details of web design
CLASS 18
45 mins
Presenting web design case studies
CLASS 19
45 mins
Product design part 1 (the basics)
CLASS 20
45 mins
Product design part 2 (process and details)
CLASS 21
45 mins
Designing dashboards & UI components
In your final module you'll discover how to define your unique positioning as a designer and learn how to stand out from the crowd when job hunting. Learn how to build your portfolio using Nocode tools, and explore different career paths in the industry - whether that's freelancing, in-house work, or agency life.
Positioning
& your folio
05
CLASS 34
35 mins
You as a designer
& your positioning
CLASS 23
45 mins
Using Nocode to build your portfolio
CLASS 24
45 mins
Making it in the industry and planning your route
Learn branding, visual
design & product design
with Briefbox
Learn branding, visual design & product design
with Briefbox
Inspiring design classes, software training and direct mentor access to help you improve as a designer in just 8 weeks
LOCATIONS
The course is 100% online with all classes pre-recorded
for anytime access. Fit your learning in around your own time and schedule and get continued anytime access.
Course format
How do I learn with Briefbox?
3 X classes released every Monday (24 in total)
Inspiring classes and workshops tailored around each module of the course.
Homework & personal study time: Tues - Thursday (6-8hrs per week)
At the end of each weeks classes you will be assigned homework for the week. You will work through 3 case studies covering basic design principles, branding & identity & product design.
Direct mentor access
Upon enrolling to the Briefbox design course, you will have access to our community platform where you can reach out to our team of mentors anytime for questions & feedback on your work.
Peer-to-peer support
Connect with other students enrolled in the Briefbox course, reach out for anytime support or additional feedback on your work alongside the mentor support you will also receive.
Course format
How will each week be structured?
3 X classes released every Monday (24 in total)
Inspiring classes and workshops tailored around each module of the course.
Homework & personal study time: Tues - Thursday (6-8hrs per week)
At the end of each weeks classes you will be assigned homework for the week. You will work through 3 case studies covering basic design principles, branding & product design.
Direct mentor access
Upon enrolling to the Briefbox design course, you will have access to our community platform where you can reach out to our team of mentors anytime for questions & feedback on your work.
Peer-to-peer support
Connect with other students enrolled in the Briefbox course, reach out for anytime support or additional feedback on your work alongside the mentor support you will also receive.
LOCATIONS
The course is online with all classes pre-recorded
for anytime access. Fit your learning in around your own time and schedule and get continued anytime access.
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 course 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 course 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 course 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.
Our brand new course
launches January 2025
Pre-order offer — save 40%!
Get access to The Briefbox Design Course
$197
$119
Our infamous 8 week design course with lifetime access to all classes and direct mentor communication for ongoing feedback of your work
Includes:
24 in-depth classes (3 per week, released on Monday)
Pre-recorded classes available on demand
Lifetime access to course content
Complete within 8 weeks or go-at-your-own pace
Peer-to-peer support
Direct mentor access for ongoing feedback
Full community access
Pre-order the course
Our brand new course
launches January 2025
Pre-order offer — save 40%!
Get access to The Briefbox Design Course
$197
$119
Our infamous 8 week design course with lifetime access to all classes and direct mentor communication for ongoing feedback of your work
Includes:
24 in-depth classes (3 per week, released on Monday)
Pre-recorded classes available on demand
Lifetime access to course content
Complete within 8 weeks or go-at-your-own pace
Peer-to-peer support
Direct mentor access for ongoing feedback
Full community access
Pre-order the course
Our brand new course
launches January 2025
Pre-order offer — save 40%!
Get access to The Briefbox Design Course
$197
$119
Our infamous 8 week design course with lifetime access to all classes and direct mentor communication for ongoing feedback of your work
Includes:
24 in-depth classes (3 per week, released on Monday)
Pre-recorded classes available on demand
Lifetime access to course content
Complete within 8 weeks or go-at-your-own pace
Peer-to-peer support
Direct mentor access for ongoing feedback
Full community access
Pre-order the course
Frequently asked questions
Frequently
asked
questions
Do I have to complete the course within 8 weeks?
Do I have to complete the course within 8 weeks?
Who is the Course aimed at?
Who is the Course aimed at?
What are the entry requirements to join the Course?
What are the entry requirements to join the Course?
What kind of job can I get after completing the course?
What kind of job can I get after completing the course?
How much does the Course cost?
How much does the Course cost?
What qualification will I receive?
What qualification will I receive?
How often and how long are the classes?
How often and how long are the classes?
What software or computer programmes do I need to own to participate?
What software or computer programmes do I need to own to participate?
Where does the course take place?
Where does the course take place?
