Summer School 2015 – Still time to join the fun!

Summer School has now officially kicked off but there is still time to join if you hurry! Registration closes on Thursday 9th July!

If you’ve not yet signed up, here’s our top ten reasons why – for just £20 – Summer School is an AMAZING opportunity, great value for money & an event not to be missed:

1. Connect with other designers around the world – it’s amazing how the same brief can be interpreted in so many different ways – seeing the cultural influences shine through is truly inspiring. Summer School is a great way to build a network of support for when you’ve got that frustrating creative block or just need a chat!

2. Feature in the Surface Pattern Design Lookbook Volume 2 – this highly regarded industry publication has been described as the ‘go-to guide for on-trend designs’. Don’t miss this opportunity to feature – who knows who’ll spot your talent! You can read some of the amazing testimonials our Lookbook has received here.

3. WGSN 2016 trend inspired creative briefs – we will announce two different creative briefs on each track (weeks 1 and 3). The briefs are inspired by real 2016 trends predicted by the world’s leading trend website, WGSN showing potential clients you’re ahead of the game.

4. Experience working to a brief – this is really important, especially if you’re new to the industry. It will show potential clients how you approach work, interpret a brief & your versatility as a designer.

5. Grow your portfolio – Summer School is a fantastic way to create work in a structured & fun way whilst being inspired by so many others walking the same path. Plus, using 2016 trends inspired from WGSN shows potential clients you’re trend aware.

6. Win free places on The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design courses – signing up for just £20 could win you a fab prize worth up to  £359 – wow! There will be one winner from each of the three tracks. Read more about the prizes here. Read our latest alumni success & who knows, maybe one day soon your name will appear on this list too!

7. Bring your creations alive – we’ve teamed up with The Magic Touch – specialists in the garment & textile printing sector to bring you the opportunity to get your work printed onto a tea-towel, mug or bag – seeing your designs on an item for the first time is an awesome feeling & it could just be the start of things to come!

8. Free downloads – exclusive downloadable wallpaper for your desktop, phone & iPad. Created by Rachael Taylor, we’ve had a sneaky peek and they’re awesome – you’re going to love them!

9. Get yourself out there – don’t shy away, this industry is all about getting noticed. Here’s your chance to get your designs featured on our blog, social networks, MOYO magazine & in our highly-regarded industry publication the Surface Pattern Design Lookbook. Many of our industry friends ask to showcase designs from Summer School too.

10. Lots of prizes and surprises – Summer School has so many treats in store for you including more giveaways & fun design challenges. We can’t reveal everything though otherwise there will be no surprises left! But all we can say is that it will be the best £20 you’ve ever spent.

We hope you can join us. Summer School registration closes on Thursday 9th July & runs for four weeks.

Choose from our Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced tracks or a combination of them to fill your summer with inspiration, creativity, new friends & lots of fun!

We hope to see you there!