Stalela Studio

Learn graphic design with real projects

Our Graphic Design Course is built for South African entrepreneurs, students, and teams who want practical design skills fast. You’ll learn by doing — from social posts and flyers to branded marketing assets.

Graphic design course workspace and learning materials

Train on industry-style design work

We reuse the same visual standards used in our studio service delivery.

Graphic design studio setup
Student-style design portfolio examples
Brand design process board

Hands-on learning with real business design briefs

What you get

Every project includes the essentials, baked in.

Structured modules

Step-by-step lessons covering design basics through to practical campaign work.

Design foundations

Master typography, colour, layout, hierarchy, and composition.

Tool workflows

Learn practical workflows in Canva plus Adobe-friendly design thinking.

Business asset creation

Create social media posts, flyers, banners, and presentation visuals.

Portfolio projects

Complete guided projects you can show to clients or employers.

Completion certificate

Receive a course completion certificate after final project review.

Our process

From first conversation to delivery — here's how we work.

Step 01

Orientation

We assess your level, goals, and preferred learning outcomes so your course path is practical and relevant.

Deliverables

  • Skill baseline
  • Learning plan
  • Project brief pack
Step 02

Core training

You work through guided lessons with clear examples and mini assignments for each concept.

Deliverables

  • Module worksheets
  • Design exercises
  • Instructor feedback
Step 03

Project build

Apply what you learned to full design projects used in real business marketing contexts.

Deliverables

  • Social campaign set
  • Flyer/poster design
  • Brand visual set
Step 04

Final review

We review your final pieces, polish your outputs, and issue completion confirmation.

Deliverables

  • Portfolio-ready files
  • Improvement notes
  • Completion certificate

Packages

Straightforward pricing. No hidden fees.

Starter Course

From R1,200

Great for beginners learning design fundamentals.

  • 4 core modules
  • Guided exercises
  • 2 project briefs
  • Certificate of completion
Most popular

Professional Course

From R2,800

Comprehensive practical training with portfolio focus.

  • 8 full modules
  • Weekly feedback
  • 6 project briefs
  • Portfolio review
  • Certificate of completion

Team Training

From R6,500

Group training for internal teams needing consistent design capability.

  • Up to 8 participants
  • Custom business-focused modules
  • Shared brand template setup
  • Final team project
  • Certificates for all participants

Frequently asked questions

Is this course beginner friendly?+

Yes. The course starts from fundamentals and builds up to practical design projects.

Do I need Adobe software?+

No. You can start with Canva. We also teach design principles that transfer to Adobe tools.

How long does the course take?+

Most learners complete Starter in 2–3 weeks and Professional in 4–6 weeks.

Will I build a portfolio?+

Yes. Each module includes project work designed to become portfolio-ready pieces.

Can businesses enrol teams?+

Absolutely. The Team Training package is designed for internal marketing or admin teams.

Ready to learn graphic design properly?

Join the Graphic Design Course and start producing professional visuals for your business.