Private lessons with top Graphic Design instructors near San Francisco, CA

Hello! My name is Satya. I'm an Industrial Designer based in Los Angeles, California and I specialize in UX and Product Design. I lived and pursued my bachelor's degree at Pontificial Xaverian University in Bogota, Colombia. Studying a career in Spanish gave me the necessary tools and exposure to become bilingual. I'm passionate about user design and product design but more about teaching. I enjoy the process of sharing the knowledge I've gathered through the years, and you can expect me to be very patient and committed to your learning process. I studied a design career that taught me the principles of design and how software programs can be used to make your ideas one step closer to reality. I have experience with Adobe Suite, 3D modeling, User Experience software programs like Figma and Canva. I want to engage with my students, understand their motivations, and learn from them as well.

2D and 3D design-focused based on preference! 2D images are focused using InkScape and Gimp as its main software tools while 3D uses Blender to create 3-Dimensional Characters and levels. With this course, a student is able to create 2D or 3D images that can be used for anything from Web Design, Applications, to Game Development! While this course covers graphical design, programming and other concepts are required in order to achieve the full development of a program including games and web pages. To be able to completely create a full application please consult the tutor about the Computer Programming course and how it plays a critical role in this path.

I am a Freelance Graphic Designer who specializes in branding and web design, but is also trained as a hand letterer and calligrapher. I currently work for National Geographic Learning in Downtown Chicago and I will devote most of my free time helping you become super awesome at being a graphic designer and I'll give you a few tips on starting your own Graphic Design business.

We will start by getting to know one another a bit so I can gain a clear idea of what you are hoping to gain from our sessions. Whether it be an intro to a software or taking developing a full start to finish project. After our first meeting I will use my 13+ years of professional experience to develop a unique lesson plan for you and your goals.

It's not just my career but my passion and teaching you to love it is a dream come true. Web page design, Photoshop, editing, layout, typography, color and many other fascinating skills used by graphic designers everyday!

Want to create your own digital paintings and then turn them into wearables? Then let's jump in and explore digital art creativity through emotionality. Your art can promote wellness, healing and growth within yourself and others, and I am here to help you live it out!

I am committed to my student's success. My focus is on student engagement. I hold both Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in Graphic Design from Howard University, and developed the Graphic Communication program at Kennesaw State University. Under my tutelage students have won numerous awards helping to rank KSU among the "GDUSA Top Graphic Design Schools,” and among the “7 Best Graphic Design schools in Georgia US,” according to edurank.org. I served as professor, and coordinator of the Graphic Communication concentration’s curriculum development, course structure, and design instruction in the School of Art and Design at KSU, along with being the Coordinator of Internships for graphic design students. A twice recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award in the College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University; I was also featured as an “Educator to Watch” (2018) by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA). My sustained quest is for excellence in teaching and student learning and in providing a strong foundation in design fundamentals, problem-solving and design-thinking. I will do all I can to help you succeed in graphic design. I am well-versed in the Adobe Creative Suite (PS, AI, INDD).

The lessons you learn will be fun and will be things you can really use.