Design your future career.

82%

of our graduates work in design, arts or creative fields within a year of completing the Graphic Design course*

11k+

Shillington graduates worldwide. Tap into a global creative network, get hired, go freelance, start your own studio or uncover unexpected career paths.

Chloe Delhumeau

Designer at McCann

"What I loved most about my experience was being surrounded by a community of dedicated and inspired designers—both teachers and students".

Linda Gao

Art Director, Warner Bros

"I chose Shillington because it offered the exact type of classes I was looking for. At the time I wanted to find a program that taught the ins and outs of design without having to commit to a 4 year degree".

Caroline Adams Vulcano

Freelance Graphic Designer

"Shillington made pursuing design a realistic option for me and one that I could fulfill while still making an income".

Hannah Charleton

Graphic Designer at Foster & Partners

"My 3 months at Shillington were amazing! I loved the fast pace of learning and the briefs reflected real world experience which you don't typically get in university".

Joseph Lebus

Design Director, Porto Rocha

"Shillington gave me the perfect technical foundation to get started and the structure itself felt very connected to the industry".

Oyinkan Karunwi

Designer, aseda

"The biggest thing Shillington did for me was teach me about creative process and the discipline of design. I learnt that inspiration doesn’t happen accidentally".

Manon Prost

Founder, Prost Work

"For someone that is about to start the course: Be curious and keep your eyes open. Design is everywhere around, try to analyse what you see to develop your own design critic".

Marc Igbinadolor

Brand Marketing, Guest In Residence

"While studying at Shillington, I found that the design process we were learning mimicked processes I had already created/experienced in my other work".

Majo Crespo

Founder, UNÁNIME

"Feeling too young or too old? Calm down! I had classmates who were 18 y/o as well as 55 y/o. All fantastic designers".

Lauren Horner

Graphic Designer, HUNDREDWEIGHT

"It allowed me to be qualified in just a year and came highly recommended by a UI designer I worked with who raved about his experience 10 years prior".

Sarah Galley

Founder, Hey Girl

"Since graduating from Shillington my life has completely changed!"

Melody Yee

Designer, Baillie Lodges

"It made every day of 13 weeks industry-relevant, practical and focused which was a totally different experience to my 4 years at university".

Maria Vazquez

Freelance Graphic Designer

"I found a way to immerse myself, for a three month period, in a creative environment and learn everything I need to know to incorporate graphic design into my life".

Eman Abdallah

Graphic Designer, Wetheloft

"It was tailored for my personality; being an extrovert who mostly learns by interacting with other people, having conversations about the subject matter and loves challenges".

Liam Speranza

Art Director, THE CHARLES

"I felt a great sense of community from my peers with the online course".

Seyi Ogunlade

Freelance Graphic Designer

"If you desire a comprehensive and fast-paced route into the graphic design world, then Shillington is definitely for you. Don’t let your fears and doubts stop you. Just do it!"

Claire Grocot

Graphic Designer, Founded by Design

"I was super nervous about retraining, starting from scratch as a grown-up is super anxiety-inducing, but if you’re passionate about design and driven to learn and grow you will have zero regrets".

Carl McBride

Graphic Design Teacher, Shillington

"I had high expectations for the course, and it surpassed all of them! It’s intense, but you have all the tools and the support you need to come out at the end of it with a portfolio you can be proud of".

Darsh Seneviratne

Designer, Canva

"It’s a great launching pad for a new career so make sure you’re willing to take that step".

Anuja Shukla

Senior Designer, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

"I chose Shillington because design seemed like the most efficient skill I needed for my career, while not wasting too much time or money on another degree"

Mason El Hage

Senior Designer, Uncommon Creative Studio

"I understand that everyone’s situation is unique, but if you find yourself needing a change, following a passion or are even looking to upskill on existing knowledge, then I’d say go for it".

Madi Linck

Freelance Graphic Designer

"If you’re debating whether to do it or not, DO IT. Just jump in, the experience was more valuable than I could’ve ever expected."

Meg Yonson

Director, Studio Maybe

"Since studying at Shillington I’m able to work better with photographers, clients and other designers on creative briefs".

AJ McLaughlin

Creative, Thinkerbell

"Having looked through dozens of alternatives I immediately recognised that Shillington just gets it".