Build Design Skills That Actually Matter
We started these workshops because clients kept asking us the same thing: "Can you teach our team to think like designers?" Not just push pixels around, but understand why visual choices work.
So we built a program around real website projects. You'll work with actual business scenarios from our Taiwan-based clients—designing for local markets, adapting to cultural preferences, solving genuine communication problems.
Our autumn 2025 cohort starts in September. Sessions run on weekends, six weeks total. Small groups, hands-on projects, direct feedback from designers who've worked with 80+ businesses across Yilan County and beyond.
What You'll Actually Learn
Four focused modules covering the design decisions we make every day. No theory for theory's sake—just practical skills you can use immediately.
Layout Foundations
How to structure pages so people naturally know where to look. Grid systems, spacing rules, and the visual hierarchy tricks we use on client sites.
4.5 hoursColor Strategy
Why some color combinations feel professional while others don't. You'll build three complete palettes and learn accessibility standards that matter.
4.5 hoursTypography Choices
Font pairing, readability testing, and making text look intentional instead of default. We'll analyze both English and Chinese typographic considerations.
4 hoursClient Presentation
How to explain design decisions so stakeholders actually get it. Mock client reviews where you'll defend your choices and learn to incorporate feedback.
5 hoursWho's Teaching
Our instructors work on client projects during the week and teach on weekends. They're designers who've solved real problems for Taiwan businesses—from night markets to manufacturing exporters. You'll get honest feedback from people who know what actually works.
Lennart Vasiliev
Visual Systems & LayoutSpent eight years designing for e-commerce platforms before moving to consultancy work. He rebuilt the visual identity for 23 Taiwan retailers between 2023-2024.
Siobhan Devereux
Color Theory & AccessibilityFormerly led design at a medical software company where accessibility wasn't optional. Now helps businesses create inclusive visual experiences that don't sacrifice aesthetics.
Aoife Lindgren
User Psychology & PresentationBackground in behavioral design research. Transitioned to consultancy after getting tired of academic publishing. She runs our client presentation workshops and teaches visual storytelling.
Eilis Barlowe
Responsive Design & Technical ImplementationBridges the gap between design concepts and working websites. She's coded over 40 sites and knows exactly which designs translate well to mobile versus which ones need rethinking.