Dedicated to design and nothing else.
I was born on January 16th 1977, in the USSR, the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, where I attended Art School from 1984 to 1994.
Then I followed with studies at the University of Architecture and Design from 1994 to 1999. During that time I was also working as an artist for the local newspaper.
GIORGI BALANCHIVADZE, GERMANY
CREATIVE DIGITAL DESIGN LEVEL 4


My Journey
At the end of the 20th century, I moved to the United Kingdom and began studying at the Manchester College of Arts & Technology.
However, I struggled to settle there. After just one semester, I left and headed to London.
Life in London brought a variety of jobs. I worked as a gardener, builder, waiter, cook, and eventually spent many years as an aircraft sub-technician.
A New Chapter in Germany
In 2009, I relocated to Germany with my girlfriend and our little boy, who was 18 months old at the time.
After a long creative break, I decided to return to design. I began working again as a Designer, but it wasn’t easy.
Modern design had moved on. It now blends technology, new software, and updated techniques.
Meanwhile, I felt stuck using outdated methods. I realised I needed to refresh my skills and rebuild my confidence.
Starting over
The turning point came when I recognised that I lacked the right tools to turn my ideas into clear visuals.
So, in 2010, I enrolled on the Creative Digital Design Course with the Creative Design School (CDS).
I chose this course because I wanted to sharpen my thinking, modernise my skills, and bring more structure to my creative process.
From day one, the course pulled me in completely. Every new project felt like an adventure.
With each task, I learned something new, whether it was a tool, technique, or fresh way to express myself.
Why I Chose the Creative Design School
By choosing this course, I am hoping that it will help me to obtain the missing tools to allow my creative thinking to become more progressive and organised, and bring my abilities up to date.
Right from the beginning, I became fully swallowed by this course and every time I start a new project it becomes a big adventure. With every new task I am discovering new tools and new ways to express myself.
The question of why I have chosen the Creative Design School.
For me, the choice was easy. The Creative Design School is all about design, and nothing else.
That focus makes it stand out. Unlike many online courses that try to cover everything, CDS stays dedicated to the craft.
I feel confident that by the time I complete the course, I’ll have all the tools I need to take my design career forward.
More importantly, I’ll be ready to create with purpose and confidence again.







COMPLETE COURSES LIST 2024 - 2025
SCHOOL OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
Graphic Design for Beginners Level 1
Graphic Design Level 2
Advanced Graphic Design Level 3
SPECIALIST DESIGN COURSES LEVEL 4
Advertising Design Level 4
Brand & Corporate ID Design Level 4
Packaging Design Level 4
Visual Communication Level 4
PROFESSIONAL + BUSINESS COURSES LEVEL 5
Creative Thinking & Process Techniques PL5
Creative Team Building PL5
SCHOOL OF TEXTILE DESIGN
Textile Design for Beginners Level 1
Textile Design Level 2
SHORT COURSES + WORKSHOPS
Introduction to Graphic Design Short Course
Logo Design Short Course
Creative Thinking Short Course
Become a Freelancer Short Course
Digital Illustration for Beginners Short Course