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Welcome to the Young Designers Guild: Your Creative HQ! Calling all aspiring graphic designers! Whether you're a digital whiz or a traditional pen-and-paper artist, the Young Designers Guild is your place to hone your skills, share your passion, and collaborate with fellow creatives. Here's what awaits you in our design haven: Weekly Design Challenges: Put your skills to the test with fun and themed design prompts! Think logos for imaginary brands, creating eye-catching posters, or designing a website layout for your favorite hobby. We'll explore different design software and techniques along the way. Skill-Sharing Sessions: Got a design tip or software trick to share? These sessions are your platform to shine! Learn from your peers and discover new ways to create stunning visuals. Critique Corner: Feeling stuck on a project? Get constructive feedback and inspiration from other designers in a safe and supportive environment. Everyone's opinion matters! Software Spotlight: Dive deeper into popular design software like Adobe Photoshop and Canva. We'll share tutorials, answer your questions, and help you unlock their full potential. Industry Insights: Ever wonder what it's like to be a professional graphic designer? We'll invite guest designers to share their experiences and career advice. As your Guild Leader, I'll be your design sherpa! I'll: Post regular prompts and activities to keep your creative juices flowing. Facilitate discussions and offer guidance throughout the design process. Provide resources and tutorials to help you master new skills. Maintain a positive and supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their work. Get ready to unleash your creativity and connect with the next generation of design stars! New challenges and discussions will be posted weekly. Join the Young Designers Guild today and let's make something amazing together!
Learning Goals
Develop proficiency in design software: Through challenges and tutorials, students will explore the basics and advanced features of popular design software like Adobe Photoshop and Canva.
Master design principles: Critique Corner and skill-sharing sessions will encourage students to understand and apply core design principles like composition, color theory, and typography.
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Calling all Young Designers! This week's challenge: Design a movie poster for a re-imagined fairytale...
The Young Designers Guild: Graphic Design Group is a community of learners that come together on Outschool to share what they’re learning, ask questions, participate in challenges, and get feedback on their projects
Ooh, love this challenge! Thinking of a neon-themed Alice in Wonderland poster! ⏱️
Can we use photos or just illustrations?
Both photos and illustrations are welcome, Member_Bob! Let your creativity flow! ✨
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How does a “Chat Group” work?
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Access to an online community, anytime — Share and create with like-minded peers from any device
Verified learners
A space for verified learners — All participants are verified by Outschool via video before joining
Educator-led
Educator-led activities, events, and discussions — Outschool educator moderates content and facilitates engaging activities
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Arizona State University
Master's Degree in Engineering (General) from Politehnica University of Bucharest
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Morgan State University
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Notre Dame of Maryland University Women's College
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Notre Dame of Maryland University Women's College
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (General) from Politehnica University of Bucharest
Bachelor's Degree in Physics from IUPUI
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Math Planets is an organization that focuses on math with fun! We incorporate games into many of our sessions to keep learners engaged. We cater to students of all ages and skill levels, as well as students who are neurodivergent. Math Planets offers both weekly and one-time courses for all students, including those with learning, mental, and physical disabilities. Our wide range of coaches are well-versed in all levels of math and are always happy to teach. Helping students become confident and independent thinkers to take on any challenge is what we strive for.
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Ancuta holds years of experience in power engineering and customer service. She has studied power engineering in undergraduate and graduate school, and she has also received a certification in psycho-pedagogy. As a parent, she enjoys homeschooling her child and has crafted her own curriculum to meet her son's needs, including overcoming speech delays. Ancuta has years of experience in professional training, sales, and tutoring. She continues her passion for teaching, as she believes that understanding the importance to math as it relates to the world around us is vital for young minds to understand.
Fun Facts:
-She is five feet tall and has been mistaken as her client's daughter
-She is originally from Dracula's country (Romania)
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Angeline is currently enrolled in a nursing program and plans to study accounting afterwards. Since she was a young girl, she has strived to work in healthcare and be an entrepreneur. She finds great value in mathematics, as Angeline recognizes the importance of it to all parts of life. She hopes that supporting students can lead them to recognizing the value of knowledge, especially as it pertains to math.
Fun Facts:
-She loves dancing
-She believes that math is really fun to learn and do
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Calenna (Cal) studies philosophy and studio art, and they also hold a Master's in Liberal Studies. Since they were a young child, Calenna has had a passion for teaching. Cal's parents were born in impoverished areas, and she grew up with financial struggles. They have seen firsthand how important education and access to quality education can make a difference, one student at a time. They believe that working as a tutor and mentor can be more impactful than being under the constraints of the educational systems in place. They have been a mentor, sports coach, and tutor for over a decade. Calenna loves tutoring and supporting her fellow coaches to make the world a better place, one student at a time.
Fun Facts:
-Their "special interests" are anime and Marvel Comics
-They played field hockey and lacrosse at high school and collegiate levels
-They had multiple learning disabilities undiagnosed until they were an adult
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Carmen has a Bachelor's degree in biophysics; she also has much experience in tutoring students in multiple subjects, including biology and chemistry. She has a passion for finding different ways to explain concepts, as Carmen finds it extremely rewarding to see her students have their "eureka moment," especially after running into trouble with it.
Fun Fact:
-Her favorite one-liner is y = mx + b
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Joshua K (Josh) holds a degree in Biological Science, as well as Fish and Wildlife Technology. Josh holds a great passion for the environment and has held many positions relating to environmental issues throughout his career. While the nature of his work is seasonal, he takes the extra time to care for himself and his family. One of his career goals is to create a business with his pythons. Throughout his youth, Josh has always found great value in education, whether it was at school or at home with his sister. Tutoring works for Josh because he loves learning and helping others learn, too.
Fun Facts:
-He was born and raised in Canada
-His undergraduate college changed has name since he graduated
-He has pythons (yes, the snakes)
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Ray holds a degree in Psychology and has completed coursework as high as Calculus III. He enjoys being in education because he excels at determining the strengths and weaknesses of students, as well as supporting them where needed. He has a knack for breaking down complex concepts into ways that students can always understand. He hopes to continue helping students conquer their fear of math, making learning fun, and most of all, making smile.
Fun Facts:
-Ray makes educational board and card games
-He hopes to publish his own games in the near future
-He enjoys board games, superheroes, and various video games in his free time
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Mactavius is currently a full-time student studying Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Media Arts Technology & Production; he also has experience in nuclear engineering. Mac has been tutoring since he was in middle school in various subjects. He deeply enjoys teaching other students and his peers in Calculus, Physics, and many other subjects that relate to math.
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We have plenty of other coaches! Hope to see you soon 😊
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Ages: 13-18