Best Graphic Design Courses In Calgary Near Me

4worldlovers: You name it, I can most likely do it. Experienced, reliable and effective.

As a musician, I was drawn to album art and design. That led me to enrolling in college to study graphic design. What keeps me here is I truly enjoy helping others achieve their vision.

I turn one-time clients into regular clients with excellent service and memorable graphic creations. With over 20 years of graphic design experience under my belt, I have created nearly everything that you can imagine.

It is always heartwarming to hear how my designs have opened the doors of opportunity for my clients. I feed off their enthusiasm and excitement plus, it’s always thrilling to see my creations displayed randomly in our daily lives. I love the variety of projects and being challenged with unique requests.

Every project is handled with the utmost care and most dire urgency. I continue to help your business grow even after the job is done through referrals, leads, and meaningful connections. My goal is to enrich the lives of those that choose to work with me. I am more than just a freelancer; I am also a teammate.

“Collin has always shown deep pride in his work and in turn has always provided high standards for his clients when it comes to digital design and printing. I know of no one else who loves learning as much as he does, his staggering knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop proves this. Collin is an honest and dedicated man and I am proud of have worked with him.”

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Explore the diverse curriculum of Visual College of Art and Design and choose a creative career path that allows you to realize your dreams.


VCAD is known for its focus on providing well-rounded arts education in an environment that emphasizes creativity and individuality. Our campuses in Vancouver and Calgary will prepare you for a new and rewarding career in art and design. Our grads have received Canadian and international honours in fashion, design, architecture, and more. VCAD is at the forefront of new technology and innovation to prepare graduates for dynamic careers in art and design.


At VCAD, we offer you the flexibility to choose from virtual classes that you can attend from anywhere in Canada or embark on a journey to success at one of our premier campus locations in Calgary and Vancouver.


View our student portfolios and see what kind of jobs our grads and students have landed with their talents and skills.


I have always been interested in the technical aspects of sewing and pattern making. I was very impressed with the instructors and their knowledge and background in the industry. I owe everything to my instructors.

4worldlovers: I help businesses increase their bottom line and stand out with the power of great design.

Whether you are a new entrepreneur who needs everything from the ground up or an experienced professional who needs a brand and website refresh, you’ve come to the right place. I am passionate about helping others grow their businesses using effective graphic design.

Your brand visuals are what draw people in and build recognition. I create custom branding with a focus on your unique business and values that get you seen and remembered.

How your business looks online matters a lot. I design and develop strategic websites that highlight your business and help you grow. Be proud to show off your business online.

VIP Design Days are all about YOU and your needs. From business cards to posters and everything in between, I’ve got you covered. Whatever you need help with, I will dedicate a whole day to getting those things off your to-do list.

Iva is amazing and went above and beyond for me! I did a lot of research searching for designers (all over the world!) and I made the perfect choice going with Iva. I’m not an easy person to work with as I have a VERY hard time explaining what I want, but she saw my vision right away, explained to me the process, and in the end, the product she gave me was EXACTLY what I wanted plus more! She got everything done on time, the pricing is great, communication is awesome. I could go on and on about the nice things I have to say. I can’t wait to use her again!

We recently finished a branding and web design project with Iva. I cannot express how blown away we have all been by every aspect of the experience. She did an amazing job of translating a massive amount of thoughts and ideas into a clear brand identity that we feel is a perfect representation of our company. She then carried that branding through to a beautiful website that is creative, clear, intuitive, and optimized for search engines.

4worldlovers: Welcome to a space that will journey into the realm of thought-provoking design giving visual taste to your projects vision and messaging. Hey, I am not going to beat around the bush and pretend I am apart of a big design team by saying we and us, it's just me (a true freelancer), and that's all you, a small business, needs if you would like sharp focused design and responsive personal service.


I am a well seasoned graphic designer that has touched on all things design over my 20 years of graphic design service in Calgary. I weave my experience into every design project to drive my client’s success. I have honed my craft into a process that can slice through what is unneeded, making your project sing and help your project get noticed. You deserve that! My aim is to get a 5 star Google review out of you, which in return will help your business look professional. And to get that you need to be beyond happy with results and this is how my clients have rated me. And if it's not right for them it's not right for me.

Good design is not easy to attain, because it is not just about practiced design skill, it is about the intrinsic ability to see into someone's vision or idea, and make it blossom into something special, something people will be proud to show, intensifying interest and/or understanding the message.

Please look through my portfolio of work and see the power of design. You will get a feel for my style and expertise to see if I fit your next design project.

The costs of projects vary greatly and are difficult to give out prices a la carte. Some designers are inexperienced will not charge very much, and some are apart of an online design emporium like Fiverr and Upwork, but these a generally on the cheaper side of quality in results and service. I have had a number of clients start out there and had a terrible experience and ultimately get what they needed in the first place with me. You truly do get what you pay for.

The graphic design process is much more than just throwing words and pictures on a page or “just” slapping a logo together and hoping it works. All graphic design projects are intricate and involve multiple steps. Here is my general outline of the process, but these steps will vary on the project and the clients needs.

Step 1. After the client and I agree that I am a fit for the project, we go over the scope and timelines of the clients needs and vision for their project. This is called the brief.

Step 2. Then next part of the graphic design process doesn’t actually involve any designing at all. At this stage I embark on market research. This builds the foundation for the of the design, based on the idea that form follows function. Researching the market and the target for the design, is the most important step, as this will dictate the projects roadmap, and ultimately its success.

Step 3. Next, I jump into creating a moodboard, sketches and/or a storyboard. The client and I meet to discuss them to make sure we are on the same page and possibly brainstorm from these visual outlines to help conceptualize for the next steps.

Step 4. Once the client is happy with the direction for the great ideas come to life, it's time for the concepts will start to take shape on the screen.

Step 5. With a handful of great concepts ready to present, we meet to discuss them- usually the client prefers a few. Now it's time to go back to work refining the concept based on the feedback.

Step 6. At this point, the concept becomes the final design and refinements are usually minor. The client is really liking the design at this point and is ready to sign off making it their official final design. It is ready to go out into the world and do its thing, help get you noticed faster!

Include corporate design (logos and branding), editorial design (magazines, newspapers and books), wayfinding or environmental design, advertising, web design, communication design, product packaging, and signage.

Was coined by William Addison Dwiggins in 1922. However, the origins of graphic design can be traced from the origins of human existence, from the caves of Lascaux, to Rome's Trajan's Column to the illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages, to the neon lights of Ginza, Tokyo.

The process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography, and illustration.