Check out some of our students' final projects for Art Direction 101 💫
The course curriculum is organized into four comprehensive sessions plus a guest lecture. These sessions cover a range of topics, from tracing the historical evolution of Art Direction as a profession to explaining the multifaceted responsibilities of an Art Director. Learn with Du Nieto (@dunieto ), Lead Designer at Revolut.
Next Edition:
Jun 10 — Jul 08
We have scholarships! Link in bio.
Last month I spent 30 days traveling across Asia, collecting references and paying attention to the small things I could bring back home to influence my work.
From Tokyo subway souvenirs and museum bookstores to experimental K-pop albums, this trip reminded me that inspiration can come from literally anywhere.
As designers, curating what we consume is a big part of the creative process. It helps you build a visual baggage that can inspire a project you’re working on or just become a random fact you annoy your friends with.
Thanks @us.aprender.design for the invitation <3
A View on Design with Marcos Rodrigues (@marcos___rp ) and Rafael Bessa (@rafaelxvx ), instructors of our new course: Visual Design for Interfaces.
Popular with our Brazilian students, the course is now available in English and more updated than ever.
“I’d say the course today feels more mature and more connected to the current reality of the industry, especially considering how quickly things are changing with AI, automation, and new workflows.” said Marcos.
Design with context, elevate your visual sensitivity and deepen your fundamentals with theory and practice in the Visual Design for Interfaces course. If you already work in the field and want to improve your visual design skills, this course is for you. If you’re new to the area or coming from another design discipline, it will help you understand how to approach visual design for interfaces.
First Edition:
May 09 — Jun 13
Save your spot, link in bio.
Our students take the mic: here's what they are saying about Art Direction 101, a course with Du Nieto (@dunieto ), Lead Designer at Revolut.
The course curriculum is organized into four comprehensive sessions plus a guest lecture. These sessions cover a range of topics, from tracing the historical evolution of Art Direction as a profession to explaining the multifaceted responsibilities of an Art Director. Moreover, we will explore the essential components that enhance your skills for daily practice.
Next Edition:
Jun 10 — Jul 08
Save your spot! Link in bio.
@us.aprender.design is a global, Brazil-born school that connects diverse perspectives, repertoires and lived experiences, grounded in the belief that good design is built on fundamentals, practice and a diversity of perspectives. Learn and think design through multiple contexts, alongside teachers and students from around the world – expanding not only what you create, but how you see.
We invite you to expand your perspective and share your point of view in their upcoming courses. Find more information at the link in bio.
Our Next Courses ✨
↳ Visual Design for Interfaces
Learn how to use the fundamentals of visual design to create more authentic digital product experiences. With Marcos Rodrigues (@marcos___rp ), Interactive Design Director at PORTO ROCHA, and Rafael Bessa (@rafaelxvx ), Principal Designer at PayPal.
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↳ Art Direction 101
Boost your artistic perspective in Art Direction that transcends the ordinary. With Du Nieto (@dunieto ), Lead Designer at Revolut.
Enroll now. Link in bio.
Design from Chile.
What happens when design is shaped far from the usual centers of influence? And what happens when it’s also shaped in the middle of political tension?
This post looks at Chilean design through that lens, moving from the early 1970s to today. Across different moments, design becomes a way to organize, communicate, adapt, and remember. From the visual language of Unidad Popular to the material expressions found in arpilleras, and into contemporary practices that continue to navigate between structure and disruption, a continuous thread starts to emerge. One where memory is constructed over time, and where context plays an active role in shaping how design is made and understood.
We're starting a new editorial exploring design and art beyond the traditional centers of influence. By approaching this as a series of capsules, we aim to build a more global school of thought over time, bringing us closer to different contexts while also opening space for perspectives from our own community to take part in shaping it.
Free Portfolio Workshop with Readymag✨
We’re hosting a free online workshop on portfolio building, together with @readymag , a design tool for all kinds of websites - from portfolios to e-shops and online presentations.
In this session, we’ll explore how to turn your portfolio into a clear, intentional expression of your work and where you want to go next.
You’ll learn:
How to define your portfolio identity and creative direction; How to curate and prioritize projects based on your future goals; How structure and hierarchy shape the way your work is perceived; and How Readymag supports experimentation, iteration, and creative freedom.
The workshop is free and open to the public. April 28th, 2026 at 11am (EST) (UTC-4) | 12pm (BRT), via Zoom. Register through the link in bio.
New course: Visual Design for Interfaces, with Marcos Rodrigues (@marcos___rp ), Interactive Design Director at PORTO ROCHA and Rafael Bessa (@rafaelxvx ), Principal Designer at PayPal.
Learn how to create visual narratives by decoding their symbols and language. In a world filled with standardized, visually confusing interfaces, a well-designed product has the power to stand out.
If you already work in the field and want to improve your visual design skills, this course is for you. If you’re new to the area or coming from another design discipline, it will help you understand how to approach visual design for interfaces.
First Edition:
May 09 — Jun 13
Apply now, link in bio.
We’re thrilled to welcome Rafael Bessa (@rafaelxvx ) and Marcos Rodrigues (@marcos___rp ) to our international team of instructors ✨
Rafael is Principal Designer at PayPal, with a career spanning visual identity and digital design, having worked with global brands like Apple, Google, and Nike. Marcos is an Interactive Design Director at PORTO ROCHA, known for crafting thoughtful, user-centered digital experiences for clients such as Upwork, QuintoAndar, and Olympikus. Together, they are a powerful combination for visual design.
Learn how to use the fundamentals of visual design to create more authentic digital product experiences.
NEW COURSE:
Visual Design for Interfaces
First Edition:
May 09 – Jun 13
Apply Now – Link in bio.
Brazilian Creatives We Love: Meet Roma Joana (@roma.romama ), Creative Director, Film Director and Photographer.
In our interview series, we take a closer look at the people, processes, and perspectives shaping contemporary design. This time, we spoke with Roma Joana, a multidisciplinary creative working across design, film, and visual storytelling. Her practice moves between formats, exploring how ideas take shape through different languages and mediums.
In the conversation, Roma reflects on process, references, and the role of intuition in building meaningful work, offering a glimpse into a practice that is both fluid and intentional.
“Design is the desire of becoming. It’s about bringing into the world something that previously existed only as an idea, on the verge of being born. From a linguistic perspective, designation is a function through which we refer to people and objects — in other words: to choose, determine, name, show, and characterize”.
Read the full interview on our library - link in bio.
Cover Photo by Mada @madakya
The context changes, so does the learning 💫
Decoding Identities returns with an updated format reflecting current conversations in the design industry.
Carlos Bocai (Base NY) and Julia B. Aguiar (JKR) explain what has changed in this edition of the program
and why those changes matter in today’s global design context.
These are the final days to enroll in the next class, spots are limited.
Apr 14 – May 28
More information at the link in bio.
