Designed for thoughtful beginners and emerging creators
Whether you are picking up design tools for the first time or polishing a body of work for new opportunities, our structured tracks give you deliberate, unhurried guidance every step of the way.
Core Curriculum
- 1Visual Hierarchy & Typography Pairings
- 2Color Theory & Warm Contrast Calibration
- 3Layout Composition & Spatial Grids
- 4Digital Tool Mastery (Figma & Analog Sketching)
What is Included
- Guided weekly design prompts
- Curated typography & palette specimen kit
- Asynchronous project critique desk
- Access to Sunrise alumni workspace
Target Outcome:
Build your first 3 portfolio-ready foundational case studies.
Core Curriculum
- 1End-to-End Product & Brand Strategy
- 2Design Systems & Reusable Component Craft
- 3Artisan Case Study Storytelling
- 4Portfolio Review & Live Interview Prep
What is Included
- Eight 60-minute 1-on-1 live mentorship calls
- Direct line for async design feedback
- Custom career & portfolio roadmap document
- Lifetime access to template vault
Target Outcome:
A complete, polished professional portfolio ready for hiring.
Core Curriculum
- 1Collaborative Design Sprints
- 2Critique & Constructive Review Culture
- 3Interactive Prototyping Techniques
- 4Client Presentation & Pitch Narrative
What is Included
- 4 Live interactive group studio labs
- Collaborative team Miro & Figma boards
- Recorded replay library with timestamps
- Certificate of studio completion
Target Outcome:
Hands-on real-world sprint experience with fellow creators.
Not sure which path fits your current background?
Book an initial 15-minute introductory conversation to discuss your goals and review recent work.
Guidance Built Around Your Pace
Transparent, structured packages crafted to take you from initial visual curiosity to grounded, confident design execution. No hidden fees or rigid lock-ins.
Included Deliverables
- 2 live 60-minute studio consultations
- Core design principles and layout breakdown
- Curated digital resource starter kit
- Written constructive critique on 1 project
- Asynchronous email follow-up for 14 days
Included Deliverables
- Weekly 75-minute live studio sessions
- Deep-dive Figma and artisan layout masterclasses
- Complete design system & type pairing reviews
- Direct asynchronous Slack/Email feedback channel
- Full access to Sunrise Cafe template archives
- Graduation portfolio review with actionable roadmap
Included Deliverables
- 12 dedicated 75-minute mentorship reviews
- Client scoping and contract pricing framework
- Live portfolio critique and interactive rehearsals
- Priority response time within 24 business hours
- Quarterly alumni mastermind studio invites
- Lifetime access to evolving workshop toolkits
What Every Package Includes
Regardless of your chosen track, our artisan approach ensures direct attention and deliberate care.
Artisan Morning Pace
Calm, structured learning without rushed timelines or overwhelming jargon.
Actionable Feedback
Specific, line-by-line constructive critiques on your actual creative work.
Direct 1-on-1 Access
You work directly with seasoned studio designers, not pre-recorded video queues.
Looking for a tailored team workshop or bespoke pacing?
We craft custom design curriculum schedules for small teams and creative studios.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about taking your very first steps in design with our cozy, structured mentorship.
Book a free 15-minute consultation to walk through our curriculum and see sample starter projects.