Discovering my passion in my 40’s

Discovering my passion in my 40’s

I never imagined that I would be in my 40’s before discovering my passion. It would take an even bigger stretch of the imagination to think that I would actually take the necessary steps to pursue this passion.  But this is the position I find myself in now; and...
Alice wants to get back to being creative

Alice wants to get back to being creative

Alice wants to get back to being creative My name is Alice and I’ve just completed my level 2 Graphic Design Diploma with the CDS. I have an academic background in contemporary art but for the last 10 years have been working variously in production, freelance editing...
Shannon wants to add to her street cred

Shannon wants to add to her street cred

Shanon wants to add to her street cred I grew up in San Diego and had always dreamed about going to the University of Colorado at Boulder. Beyond that, I didn’t have a clue what I wanted to do career-wise. Having graduated with a double major in English and political...
I aspire to be a Graphic Designer

I aspire to be a Graphic Designer

I aspire to be a Graphic Designer Hello, my name is Savannah I live in London and I’m 23 years old. While doing this course I have been working as a receptionist at a private vet practice. I aspire to be a fully-fledged Graphic Designer, both working for a company and...
Roman finds inspiration and creativity

Roman finds inspiration and creativity

Roman finds inspiration and creativity Hello, my name is Roman English Ahmadu, I am 22 years old, my origins are Nigerian but I live in Italy, Sicily. Before starting this course, I worked as a junior graphic designer at a company that produces clothes. And, now...
Francine Reignites her Creativity

Francine Reignites her Creativity

Francine Reignites her Creativity Hi, I’m Francine, I currently live on the edge of the rural Cotswolds, close to the market town of Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon. I have been with the CDS for just over 2 years now, studying Graphic Design and Visual...
Chloe develops her Creative Training

Chloe develops her Creative Training

Chloe develops her Creative Training “I always knew I wanted to do something creative though and have been lucky enough to work with businesses that have offered to help and develop my creative training.” CHLOE FULLER – UK ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN – LEVEL 3 I always...
Laura becomes a fully fledged Graphic Designer

Laura becomes a fully fledged Graphic Designer

Laura becomes a fully fledged Graphic Designer From an early age I have always been a very creative person and I knew that it was the only path I ever wanted to follow, so as soon as I left school I enrolled into Leeds College of Art where I studied Art and Design and...
Antonio Esposito masters his creative process

Antonio Esposito masters his creative process

Antonio Esposito masters his creative process Hello, Antonio here…I received my “Advanced Graphic Design Diploma” with the CDS last June and today I am very proud to say that the year I have spent studying with the CDS was one of the most productive and creative...
Patrick decides it’s time to go freelance

Patrick decides it’s time to go freelance

Patrick decides it’s time to go freelance Here is one of our regular visits to our ex-students who want to share with you their experiences and journey to being a professional designer. Patrick was featured in our previous issue, but here we look at how he has...