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I’m passionate about design

I’m passionate about design

Never say you can't do something before you've tried it!Hello! My name is Somalen Sao. I am the founder of Ratana - Bag and Printing, which is a tote bag and printing service based locally in Cambodia. Previously in my career, I worked as a researcher for a private...

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In a career that wasn’t for me

In a career that wasn’t for me

I found myself in a career that wasn't meant for meI was able to change my career around and you can too! I have never fully known what I wanted to do in my career. From a young age, I've always been creative and had an artistic eye, both in design and in the music...

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Finding creative energy

Finding creative energy

Lachezar finds creative energy in his projectsHello, my name is Lachezar and I’m a marketing data analyst from Bulgaria. At a young age, I discovered my passion for art and more specifically drawing.LACHEZAR HUMBADZHIEV, BULGARIA ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN - LEVEL...

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My dream is a creative job

My dream is a creative job

It has always been my dream to work in a creative job.And, after many years of working in administration, I decided to give it another go. These prominent thoughts ran through my mind as I came to the realisation that I wanted a new challenge, a new adventure. Taking...

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You only live once

You only live once

You only live once. If you don't try, you'll never know.You’ll regret the things you didn’t do more than the things you did. These prominent thoughts ran through my mind as I came to the realisation that I wanted a new challenge, a new adventure. Taking a deep breath,...

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The right place to study Graphic Design

The right place to study Graphic Design

I have always been reeled in by creative activities Hello, my name is Neve I am 22 years old and currently living in west Yorkshire. Whilst completing my course with CDS I have been working in technical support customer service. My aim for completing the course is to...

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Design is a space for growth

Design is a space for growth

Akanksha says 'Design is a space for growth'As a child, I was given a paper and some watercolours to keep me busy, and ever since I haven't stopped exploring art. This further grew into pursuing a degree in fine arts. As I took my first steps into my career, I was...

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Turning my passion into a career

Turning my passion into a career

I had become a bit of a sceptical person after my time at universityFunnily enough, I came across the Creative Design School whilst I was already in a job doing graphic design. My background prior to that job was more inclined towards the Fine Art side of the creative...

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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 with...

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Life is good, but something is missing

Life is good, but something is missing

Life is good, but something is missing. Hi! I’m Nicola Robson, Creative Design Manager at TryHackMe. I hold a First Class BA with Honors in Graphic Design and an Advertising Design LVL4 Diploma, woo-hoo! My love for drawing has always been a part of me, but it’s...

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Getting back to being creative

Getting back to being creative

Alice wants to get back to being creativeMy 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...

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Illustrator plans on becoming freelance

Illustrator plans on becoming freelance

Digital illustrator plans to becoming freelance Hi, I’m Joseph Bayfield and I’m a digital illustrator based in Sudbury, Suffolk. I’ve recently completed the ‘Become a Freelancer Short Course’ and cannot sing its praises enough! JOSEPH BAYFIELD, UK BECOME A FREELANCER...

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Design…it’s more than you think

Design…it’s more than you think

Design…it’s more than you thinkNot many would decide a change in career at 40 was a good idea, but that’s what I decided. I had always been interested in design and so Creative Design School became my first port of call.JON SAMUELS FORMER GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDENTI’m not...

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Shannon wants to add to her street cred

Shannon wants to add to her street cred

Shanon wants to add to her street credI 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...

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I aspire to be a Graphic Designer

I aspire to be a Graphic Designer

I aspire to be a Graphic DesignerHello, 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...

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Confidence and knowledge

Confidence and knowledge

Graphic Design confidence & knowledgeHello, I’m Sahana and I currently live in a beautiful city Salem also called “Mango City” – surrounded by hills on all sides in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.SAHANA LAKSHMI – INDIA GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR BEGINNERS LEVEL 1I was...

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Francine Reignites her Creativity

Francine Reignites her Creativity

Francine Reignites her CreativityHi, 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...

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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 3I always knew...

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Becoming a Graphic Designer

Becoming a 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...

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Mastering his creative process

Mastering his creative process

Antonio Esposito masters his creative processHello, 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...

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Patrick decides it’s time to go freelance

Patrick decides it’s time to go freelance

Patrick decides it’s time to go freelanceHere 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...

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Nastassia has a real passion for Design

Nastassia has a real passion for Design

Nastassia has a real passion for Design My name is Nastassia Jade. I was born and raised and Pretoria, South Africa and I am currently 24 years old. I have always had a passion for art and design. I fully embrace the word creative in any form. NASTASSIA BASSON– SOUTH...

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Loving everything Graphic Design

Loving everything Graphic Design

Paulina loves everything Graphic Design“I cannot wait to finish the course and receive my diploma and start my new career life!”PAULINA LICZNERSKA – UK ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN – LEVEL 3My name is Paulina Licznerska and I am studying advanced graphic design diploma....

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Lafayete discovers his Creative Process

Lafayete discovers his Creative Process

Lafayete discovers his Creative Process Having lived the first years of my life in an Industrial area, at the heart of 3 major Automotive Assembly Plants and their respective Design/Engineering Centres, it’s no wonder I have developed a passion for cars, and Formula 1...

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Stephanie has always been creative

Stephanie has always been creative

Stephanie has always been creativeI’ve always been creative and could envision design concepts in my head, but I had no idea how to actually create them.STEPHANIE FINLAY – UK GRAPHIC DESIGN – LEVEL 2 My name is Stephanie Finlay and I have recently completed my graphic...

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A New Career in Graphic Design

A New Career in Graphic Design

Barry aims at Creating a New CareerI have a background education in graphic design as I studied at Bournemouth Arts Institute and University for Creative Arts at Maidstone. Having got my degree I subsequently worked in a completely different field for a number of...

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Design Discovery Journey for Demi

Design Discovery Journey for Demi

Design Discovery Journey for DemiHi, I’m Demi! I have worked in Marketing for over 5 years now and I am currently a Digital Marketing Executive at Commify. I originally got into design work in my first career role, as the agency I was working for sponsored a local...

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Bringing More Creativity Into Her Life

Bringing More Creativity Into Her Life

Aileen Brings More Creativity Into Her LifeHi, My name is Aileen Bennie and I come from a beautiful part of the world, Scotland. I have been studying with the Creative Design School International for just over one year and it has been a thoroughly enjoyable...

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Lizzy Becomes a Creative Designer

Lizzy Becomes a Creative Designer

Fabric Assistant Becomes Creative DesignerI’ve always enjoyed being creative and I love trying new things. Growing up, I had a passion for textiles and sewing, so I learned to hand sew at an after-school sewing club and went on to develop my sewing skills to a high...

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A new career in graphic design

A new career in graphic design

HELENA DAYS - UK ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN - LEVEL 3VISUAL COMMUNICATION - SPECIALIST DESIGN LEVEL 4My journey started at college where I did an NVQ in Art & Design, I wanted to study Graphic Design but didn’t get the results I needed, and because of this, my path...

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Ben finds real determination and skills

Ben finds real determination and skills

BEN MILLS - UK FORMER STUDENT Personally, I found trying to get into the design industry a very frustrating task. I was studying as part of a career change and after falling in love with design, I wanted to be doing it for a living ASAP! After finishing my course, I...

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Hristo become a Design Genius

Hristo become a Design Genius

HRISTO BENEV - BULGARIA ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN - LEVEL 3 “Hi, my name is Hristo and I'm from Bulgaria. I've always been interested in all things creative and for the last 9 years I have worked as a freelancer on a few projects but since I started working in the...

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Idara welcomes flexible studying

Idara welcomes flexible studying

IDARA ETTA - NIGERIA GRAPHIC DESIGN - LEVEL 2 My name is IDARA Etta, from Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria and I currently live in Abuja, Nigeria. I am married with two daughters. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Yes, I love Math very much. Most of my work experience...

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A confident graphic designer

A confident graphic designer

A well balanced and talented designer who we believe will see a lot of in the futureHi there! I am Julia, and originally I come from Estonia, a small country in the northern part of Europe. Usually, when my international acquaintances ask me where I come from, I...

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Rob has a Lightbulb Moment

Rob has a Lightbulb Moment

ROB REDFORD - UK Graphic Design For Beginners - Level 1 Graphic Design - Level 2 Advanced Graphic Design - Level 3 It was a like a light bulb moment when I worked for a company for a short period and was sat next to a Graphic Designer and driving home one day thought...

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Imran refreshes his skills

Imran refreshes his skills

SHAFIQ IMRAN MOHAMED - UAE VISUAL COMMUNICATION - SPECIALIST LEVEL 4 “The course is very detailed and guided me at a steady pace in order to grasp all that it has to offer.”  Hi, my name is Imran. I was born in Sri Lanka but spent most of my life in the United Arab...

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Cat becomes a more effective creative

Cat becomes a more effective creative

CATHRYN SHARPE - UK GRAPHIC DESIGN - LEVEL 2 “I decided to enrol with CDS on the Graphic Design Diploma in order become a more effective creative.”. Hi, I am Cathryn Sharpe and I am a paper-crafter. I also do graphic design work. Virtually everything I’ve learnt up to...

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Broadening my creative thoughts

Broadening my creative thoughts

Broadening my creative thoughts towards graphic designMy name is Nick Priest and I working on my advanced graphic design diploma. I have a background in photography and now looking to broaden my creative thoughts towards graphic design.NICK PRIEST, UK ADVANCED GRAPHIC...

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Creating a new professional portfolio

Creating a new professional portfolio

Joyce is creating a new and more professional portfolio Hey, my name is Joyce Saghbini, I was born and raised in Lebanon. I received my technical license in graphic design in 2011, and then I decided that should first work in a printing house so I could get a closer...

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You stop living when you stop learning

You stop living when you stop learning

Azure believes you stop living when you stop learningI own two start-up brands which, without financial backing, I make brand, market and package by hand. Since I am striving to take products I know are of the highest quality, and to introduce them to the widest...

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Dedicated to design and nothing else

Dedicated to design and nothing else

Dedicated to design and nothing else.I was born on January, 16th 1977 in the USSR, former Soviet Republic of Georgia, where I attended Art School from 1984 to 1994 and then followed by studies at the University of Architecture and Design from 1994 to 1999. of which at...

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