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Design Sprint - an intensive, live learning experience for creatives.

Design Sprint

- an intensive, live learning experience for creatives.

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Join an intensive live online training and accelerate your design skills within 3 weeks by working on real-world creative projects.

Join an intensive live online training and accelerate your design skills within 3 weeks by working on real-world creative projects.

For anyone with prior design experience (not recommended for complete beginners).

What's included in the Design Sprint

Live Workshops

Take part in live hands-on training sessions and experience every step of real creative workflows from concept to completion.

  • Sessions will feel just like being in a classroom, but from the comfort of your home. You can ask questions from the instructor and interact with other attendees.
  • You can follow along the design process with the templates and assets provided. You can choose to recreate the instructor's design or create something completely unique.
  • All workshops will be recorded and available to watch on-demand. Recordings will be divided into shorter video lessons for easier navigation.

 3 Fast-Track courses

Get lifetime access to three of our latest and most popular online courses. You will have immediate access to 19 professional creative workflows that you can complete at your won pace and in any order you prefer.

  • 8 Photoshop workflows
  • 8 Illustrator workflows
  • 3 InDesign workflows

Click on the options below to see more information about them!

Collaborative Projects

Each week you will be able to join forces with all other attendees and work on exciting creative projects together. These exercises will teach you how to collaborate and work in a team, prepairing you to excel in a creative studio or as an in-house designer.

Mentoring and Feedback Webinars

Get professional feedback and critique on your designs each week during live online mentoring sessions. You will also get the chance to win special prizes if your work stands out or if you put extra effort into the collaboritve projects.

 Dedicated Community Space

Get access to an exclusive community space where you can share your progress, WIPs and get feedback on your work. You will get priority support during the 3 weeks of the sprint.

Exclusive Bonuses

Get valuable downloadable resources, guides and templates:

  • Design Template Pack: InDesign book cover template, InDesign magazine article template, Photoshop movie poster template (credits, names, title, tagline, common effects).
  • Exam Preparation Guide to help you prepare for the following Adobe Certified Professional exams: Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop, Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator and Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign.
  • Creative Reference Library: hundreds of examples of great designs and illustrations with notes by the instructor.

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Each week, you’ll master the latest, most effective design workflows using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, taking advantage of generative AI techniques to streamline your process.

Each week, you’ll master the latest, most effective design workflows using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, taking advantage of generative AI techniques to streamline your process.

live workshops and projects

Week 1 | Image Editing

Learn professional image-editing techniques and transform individual assets into stunning visuals.

  • Live Workshop: Product advert
  • Collaborative Project: Creative composite
  • 8 On-Demand Photoshop Projects

Week 2 | Vector Design

Learn how to create complex vector graphics and refine every detail until you reach perfection.

  • Live Workshop: Logo and brand elements
  • Collaborative Project: Pattern design
  • 7 On-Demand Illustrator Projects

Week 3 | Layout & Composition

Immerse yourself in editorial design and master typographic and compositional techniques.

  • Live Workshop: Magazine cover design
  • Collaborative Project: Editorial design
  • 3 On-Demand InDesign Projects

challenges

Each week we will be selecting the best submitted designs, the best collaborative work and we will also reward the most active and helpful attendees in the community.

prizes

Attendees who put the most effort into the Design Sprint event will be rewarded with valuable prizes including Adobe Certified Professional exam vouchers.

community

The dedicated community space is for sharing your progress, submit your designs and give feedback to each other. You will also be able to start discussions and check the event schedule.

Priority support

All attendees will get extra attention and help from the entire Yes I'm a Designer team throughout the entire Design Sprint event. You will be in good hands and all your questions will be answered quickly!

The examples above are used only for reference, they don't represent the actual Design Sprint workshop projects. 
All examples above were created by our Pro Member students (Paul, Magdalena and Nikoletta).

With live coaching, real-world projects, and collaboration with both the instructor and peers, this sprint is the ultimate blend of accountability, guidance, focus, and rapid progress.

Schedule of the Design Sprint

Please note that all live sessions will go live at 6am PT / 9am EST / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET / 1am AEST (next day)
and there will be unlimited on-demand access to all recordings afterward.

Warm-Up | Getting Started

Starting Out - immediate access with enrollment

You will get immediate access to all three Fast-Track courses including in total 18 creative project workflows. You will also get an exclusive invite link to the Sprint space in our Community.

Recorded courses + Bonuses

Welcome Session - 8th December 2024 (2pm GMT)

It's time to get to know each other and find out more about the upcoming workshops, collaborative projects and how to make the most of Fast-Track courses.

live session +
on-demand access to recording

Week 1 - Image Editing | Tool in Focus: Adobe Photoshop

Kick-off Session - 13th January 2025 (2pm GMT)

Join this interactive webinar to learn about the first LIVE creative project we will be working on. We will discuss the design brief, the deliverables and the assets we will be working with to create a memorable Product Ad using Adobe Photoshop and various generative AI tools. We will also talk about the Creative Composite collaborative project and how you can work together with all the other attendees.

live session +
on-demand access to recording

Collaborative Project - Creative Composite

Work on an exciting group project, where we will be putting together a library of assets and elements using a Creative Cloud Library. All attendees will have the opportunity to contribute and in the end everyone will be able to create a unique Composite using the contents of the shared library.

project

Workshop - 14th January 2025 (2pm GMT)

Take part in a hands-on workshop and follow the entire design process of the Product Ad composite. You can choose to complete the project with the templates and assets provided during or after the live session. You will also be able to decide whether to recreate the instructor's design or make something completely unique.

live session +
on-demand access to recording

Review Session - 19th January 2025 (2pm GMT)

It's time to review all submitted work throughout the week. The instructor will provide in-depth feedback to everyone and will also present his composition he created using the elements from the collaborative project library. The winners of the week will also be announced during this session.

live session +
on-demand access to recording

Priority support is provided throughout the week to all attendees within the Community space. 

Week 2 - Vector Design | Tool in Focus: Adobe Illustrator

Kick-off Session - 20th January 2025 (2pm GMT)

Join this interactive webinar to learn about the second LIVE creative project we will be working on. We will discuss the design brief, the deliverables and the assets we will be working with to create a Logo Design and various Brand Assets using Adobe Illustrator.

live session +
on-demand access to recording

Collaborative Project - Pattern Design

Work on an exciting group project, where we will be putting together a library of assets and elements using a Creative Cloud Library. All attendees will have the opportunity to contribute and in the end everyone will be able to create a unique Repeat Pattern using the contents of the shared library.

project

Workshop - 21st January 2025 (2pm GMT)

Take part in a hands-on workshop and follow the entire Logo Design and Branding process. You can choose to complete the project with the templates and assets provided during or after the live session. You will also be able to decide wheter to recreate the instructor's design or make something completely unique.

live session +
on-demand access to recording

Review Session - 26th January 2025 (2pm GMT)

It's time to review all submitted work throughout the week. The instructor will provide in-depth feedback to everyone and will also present his seamless pattern he created using the elements from the collaborative project library. The winners of the week will also be announced during this session.

live session +
on-demand access to recording

Priority support is provided throughout the week to all attendees within the Community space. 

Week 3 - Layout & Composition | Tool in Focus: Adobe InDesign

Kick-off Session - 27th January 2025 (2pm GMT)

Join this interactive webinar to learn about the third LIVE creative project we will be working on. We will discuss the design brief, the deliverables and the assets we will be working with to create a Magazine Cover Design and a Table of Contents spread using Adobe InDesign.

live session +
on-demand access to recording

Collaborative Project - Magazine

Work on an exciting group project, where we will be using a shared InDesign template. All attendees will have the opportunity to contribute and in the end everyone will be able to create a unique Magazine by combining all the submitted InDesign packages. This is going to feel just like working in a publishing house with editors and a creative director.

project

Workshop - 28th January 2025 (2pm GMT)

Take part in a hands-on workshop and follow the entire design process of a Magazine Cover and a Table of Contents spread. You can choose to complete the project with the templates and assets provided during or after the live session. You will also be able to decide wheter to recreate the instructor's design or make something completely unique.

live session +
on-demand access to recording

Review Session - 2nd February 2025 (2pm GMT)

It's time to review all submitted work throughout the week. The instructor will provide in-depth feedback to everyone and will also present his magazine article design he created for the collaborative project. The winners of the week will also be announced during this session.

live session +
on-demand access to recording

Priority support is provided throughout the week to all attendees within the Community space. 

Wrap-Up | Conclusion

Bonus Session - 9th February 2025 (2pm GMT)

All the winners of each week will be invited to a premium coaching session where the instructor and a couple of other creative professionals will talk to them about their work and creative career plans. Our panel will consist of experienced graphic designers, animators, motion designers and illustrators. This session will be limited to the winners, but the recorded version will be available for every attendee to watch.

live session +
on-demand access to recording

Continued Access to Community, Courses and Recordings

All attendees will have unlimited access to the three Fast-Track courses and all their future updates. The dedicated Community space, the live session recordings and all the assets, shared libraries, templates, guides will also stay accessible to all attendees without any limitation.

lifetime access

included courses with lifetime access

Photoshop Fast-Track

Workflows covered

  1. Seamless pattern design

  2. Dreamscape - landscape creation with Generative Fill 

  3. Mixed media composition using the iPad

  4. Interior design - styling existing photo

  5. Movie poster design

  6. Editorial design - creative drop-cap design and additional assets for magazine layout

  7. Scribble animation - hand-drawn frame animation using the Timeline panel

  8. Typographic composition 

Total playtime: 6 hours

Illustrator Fast-Track

Workflows covered

  1. Lighthouse - line art illustration

  2. Little Red - book cover illustration

  3. Skater girl - stylised character art

  4. Dinosaur - colourful creature illustration

  5. Abstract portrait - geometric minimal art

  6. Bear in space - propaganda poster art

  7. Surf & chill - vintage travel illustration

  8. Rocker pirate - whimsical charater art

Total playtime: 14.5 hours

InDesign Fast-Track

Workflows covered

1. Magazine layout

Design a beautiful travel magazine article about Greece by using advanced style techniques, parent pages, inline icons, GREP and much more.

2. Catalog design

Master the most useful editorial automation techniques InDesign offers: Data Merge and XML Import.

3. Book design

Learn how to design a long-format book using InDesign’s time-saving features, like GREP Find/Change, Scripts, Nested Styles, Text Variables, and more.

Total playtime: 13 hours

In just three weeks, you will gain skills that normally take months, building your portfolio with professional work along the way.

downloadable Bonuses

Design Template Pack

  • InDesign book cover template

  • InDesign magazine article template

  • Photoshop movie poster template

Reference Library

Hundreds of examples of great designs and illustrations with notes by the instructor. You can rely on this collection to always find inspiration for your work. The library will be available online and offline as a downloadable PDF.

Exam Prep Guide

In-depth guides and test exams for those who are planning to take the Adobe Certified Professional exams. Participating in the Design Sprint will greatly enhance your changes of passing these exams.

This Design Sprint will give you the tools, workflows, and hands-on experience needed to tackle complex, high-value design projects. With peer motivation, instructor guidance, and structured deadlines, you’ll make real progress and gain confidence.

Who should join the sprint?

It is perfect for you if...

It is NOT for you if...

Want to see results fast

  • You struggle to make consistent progress with self-paced programs and NEED accountability.
  • Feeling stuck in an endless cycle of tutorials and lengthy online courses you never complete.

feel left behind

  • Feel like you are not progressing as a graphic designer.
  • You feel overwhelmed with industry changes, generative AI tools, new features and workflows.
  • Had a break from designing but now feel a little lost.

need a change

  • Not feeling fulfilled in your current creative position.
  • If you are looking to gain practical, marketable skills that will boost your employability.

It is NOT for you if...

You are completely new to Graphic Design and never used Adobe applications before.

If you are just starting out, we have the perfect deal for you: two of our most popular graphic design courses aimed at beginners for $425 $97!

Click here to find out more!

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Magdalena

Magdalena Palahanova| Bulgaria

"One of the biggest advantages of the Design Sprint is having a seasoned instructor who shares his thoughts and experience of the industry, oversees my projects and provides constructive feedback helping me improve my skills.

I have also learned a lot from the feedback provided to the other members. I love to analyse their work and compare my conclusions to Martin’s and for me this is a very enjoyable way of learning.

This is my first creative community and it has given me the opportunity to share and receive opinions, experiences and insights."

Ephraim

Ephraim Shapiro| Israel

"This is my first online learning experience with interactive elements. Over the past five years I have attended two different offline design courses, and despite the fact that I was physically more present on lessons, in terms of quantity and intensity I got much more from Yes I'm a Designer.

I received more constructive feedback on my work, and produced more designs that I can use in my portfolio."

Daniel

Dániel Földes | Hungary

"The courses on Yes I'm a Designer helped a lot to prepare for the Adobe Certified Professional exam. These exams require you to have real-life design experience using the applications on actual creative projects. Joining an event like the Design Sprint provides the perfect combination of live, hands-on workshops, collaborative projects and self-paced study from the Fast-Track courses.

Overall I found it fairly easy to pass on my first attempt and I am already preparing for the Illustrator and InDesign Professional exams."

Meabh

Meabh Crozier | Ireland

"The Pro Membership has really helped me through a lot of hard times design-wise. Even just jumping into one video helps me get my creativity back. I really, really appreciate all of the added value and excellent advice they consistently add to it. It's made keeping my Pro Membership active a very easy choice!"

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Meet your instructor:

MARTIN PERHINIAK

Award-winning Graphic Designer, Illustrator and an Adobe Certified Instructor, voted one of the Top 10 Adobe Instructors in the World.

Before founding Yes I'm a Designer, Martin worked as a designer for Pixar, BBC, Mattel and Accenture, and taught teams at Transport for London, Google, Ben & Jerry's and Oxford University Press.

Martin regularly speaks at industry events like Adobe MAX, the ultimate creative conference.

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design Sprint Bundle

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Original price is calculated with
$297 Fast-Track bundle + $497 Design Sprint event fee.

  • Access to exclusive Design Sprint event
  • Live events from December 2024 to February 2025
  • In-depth live workshops
  • Collaborative projects
  • Dedicated community space
  • Exclusive reference library, template pack, exam guide
  • Adobe Certified Professional exam preparation guide (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)
  • Participation in design contests
  • Lifetime access to session recordings and assets
  • Lifetime access to 3 Fast-Track courses
  • 19 professional workflows using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
  • Course certificates upon completion
  • Future updates (new projects coming in 2025)
  • No subscription fees

Pay only $99 now for full access, 
then $99/mo for 2 more months.

Pay only $79 now for full access, 
then $79/mo for 3 more months.

Single Payment

* With any payment option, you'll get immediate access to all 3 Fast Track courses and enrollment in the January Design Sprint.
** You're eligible for a refund within 30 days of purchase if you've completed less than 10% of each course.

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Massive Black Friday Saving: 73% OFF for LIFE!

original price: $1,464
($670 Annual Pro + $297 Fast-Track bundle + $497 Design Sprint event fee)

  • Everything included in the Design Sprint deal
  • 12 months of Pro Membership*
  • Access to 60+ online courses
  • MasterClasses, Design Theory Series, Graphic Design Bootcamp, UX & Web Design Bootcamp (coming soon), 365 Days of Creativity series and so much more
  • Access to 100+ creative projects
  • Mentoring and feedback on submitted work
  • Monthly webinars and design contests
  • Annual portfolio review and career advice

Pay only $99 now for full access, then $99/mo for 3 more months.

Pay only $89 now for full access, then $89/mo for 4 more months.

Single Payment

* With any payment option, you'll get full Pro Membership access and enrollment in the January Design Sprint.
** The annual Pro Membership is a subscription that renews after the first 12 months for the discounted fee of $445. You can cancel your subscription anytime and keep access to all learning materials through your paid period.
*** You're eligible for a refund within 30 days of purchase if you've completed less than 10% of each course.

With both options you will get

Live Workshops

Take part in live hands-on training sessions and experience every step of real creative workflows from concept to completion.

  • Sessions will feel just like being in a classroom, but from the comfort of your home. You can ask questions from the instructor and interact with other attendees.
  • You can follow along the design process with the templates and assets provided. You can choose to recreate the instructor's design or create something completely unique.
  • All workshops will be recorded and available to watch on-demand. Recordings will be divided into shorter video lessons for easier navigation.

 3 Fast-Track courses

Get lifetime access to three of our latest and most popular online courses. You will have immediate access to 19 professional creative workflows that you can complete at your won pace and in any order you prefer.

  • 8 Photoshop workflows
  • 8 Illustrator workflows
  • 3 InDesign workflows

Click on the options below to see more information about them!

Collaborative Projects

Each week you will be able to join forces with all other attendees and work on exciting creative projects together. These exercises will teach you how to collaborate and work in a team, prepairing you to excel in a creative studio or as an in-house designer.

Mentoring and Feedback Webinars

Get professional feedback and critique on your designs each week during live online mentoring sessions. You will also get the chance to win special prizes if your work stands out or if you put extra effort into the collaboritve projects.

 Dedicated Community Space

Get access to an exclusive community space where you can share your progress, WIPs and get feedback on your work. You will get priority support during the 3 weeks of the sprint.

Exclusive Bonuses

Get valuable downloadable resources, guides and templates:

  • Design Template Pack: InDesign book cover template, InDesign magazine article template, Photoshop movie poster template (credits, names, title, tagline, common effects).
  • Exam Preparation Guide to help you prepare for the following Adobe Certified Professional exams: Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop, Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator and Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign.
  • Creative Reference Library: hundreds of examples of great designs and illustrations with notes by the instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the right time for me?

If you're serious about advancing your creative career, now is the IDEAL time. You can start the next phase of your career with great momentum and confidence.

Having 20+ years in design education we know that our students tend to achieve the best results and progress at the beginning of each year. This is why the most crucial 3 weeks of the Sprint is scheduled to start in mid-January (long enough to recover from the holiday season).

We designed the Design Sprint for those who want hands-on experience in professional-level workflows, learning how to complete full projects efficiently and at a high standard.

It's perfect if you're tired of slow-paced learning and ready to see a significant level-up in your creative abilities and earning potential.

The momentum you build here will keep you moving forward long after the Sprint wraps — we'll make sure of that!

How long is the Design Sprint?

The Sprint starts at the moment you enroll. You will immediately get access to 18 professional creative workflows through the Fast-Track courses, which you can complete at your own pace in whichever order you prefer. You will also get access to all Bonus resources and priority support via the Community space.

The first live event will happen on the 8th December 2024 at 2pm GMT.

The busiest period and main focus of the Sprint will start mid-January and will last 3 weeks. Each week covers a new creative area, complete with live workshops, collaborative and individual projects, Q&A sessions, and a weekly review to ensure you're getting the most out of each phase.

The last live event will happen on the 9th Februrary 2024 but all learning materials (including Fast-Track courses and every recorded session) will continue to be accessible without any limitation.

Can complete beginners join?

This Sprint is aimed at those with some familiarity in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. You don't need to be a seasoned pro, but you should feel comfortable completing simpler tasks and knowing your way around the applications.

This is an opportunity to turn that casual familiarity into real, marketable skills, so if you're already a hobbyist and ready to level up, you're in the right place! It is also great for those feeling stuck, creating very similar designs, and who want to expand their horizons.

What can I expect by completing the Sprint?

By the end of the Design Sprint, you'll have completed —at least— three complete projects and mastered several effective workflows. You will feel a surge of inspiration and renewed motivation!

You'll also have gained a level of confidence in the professional design process that would take years to achieve on your own. Expect to walk away with a clear, structured approach to high-level creative projects, more tools and techniques in your repertoire than ever, and the support of a thriving community to help you keep building on your progress.

You will have continued lifetime access to all learning materials, Fast-Track courses and recorded sessions, which will serve as an invaluable library of knowledge and inspiration.

What gear & software do I need?

You'll need Adobe Creative Cloud access, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as each project focuses on professional workflows heavily relying on these tools. Our provided assets will be accessible through CC Libraries and Milanote boards (no Milanote account is required to view content).

All collaborative projects will have a CC Library, and participants can request to take part as contributors with their Adobe ID email address.

What is the deadline for enrollment?

Enrollment closes on Cyber Monday (2nd December 2024) at midnight! This is a hard deadline as our first live event starts only a few days later. 

The maximum number of applicants is limited to 100 persons. The sale will close automatically when all places sell out.

Will the live sessions be recorded?

Yes, absolutely.

Every live session will be recorded and made accessible via the Design Sprint community space without any limitation.

You'll be able to revisit all the live workshops and review webinars whenever you want, ensuring you don't miss any details and can keep up with each project at your own pace. These workshop recordings will also be helpful in the future, when you start working on real paying projects.

Is it possible to get a refund?

We offer 30-day zero risk guarantee to all of our students. You will be entitled to get full refund within 30 days of your purchase as long as you haven't completed more than 10% of any of the Fast-Track courses.

In case you choose the Ultimate Package offer, which includes an annual Pro Membership; you will be able to cancel your subscription at any time without losing access to all learning materials during your current paid period. The annual Pro Membership will automatically renew for $670 after 12 months.

Disclaimer: We cannot and do not guarantee any specific outcomes or earnings from using our ideas, information, tools, or strategies in advancing your design career. What we do guarantee is your satisfaction with our training. We offer a 30-day 100% satisfaction guarantee on our products—if you’re not satisfied with the quality of our training, simply request a refund. Please note that all our products and services are for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this page, our websites, or in our content or curriculum is a promise or guarantee of career advancement, job placement, or future earnings, nor do we provide legal, tax, or any country specific professional advice. Any financial or career advancement examples referenced are illustrative of concepts only and should not be considered average or guaranteed outcomes. Always exercise caution and consult with your own professional advisors before making any career, business, or financial decisions. You alone are responsible and accountable for your decisions, actions, and results, and by registering, you agree not to hold us liable for your decisions, actions, or results under any circumstance.