Let me say something bold: most graphic design courses are not preparing students for the real world. Yes, I said it. And here’s why.
At Strohacker Design School, we’ve built something different—something that directly addresses the gaps left by traditional education. We’re offering a fast track into the graphic design industry with an industry-ready course designed for today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world.
In so many graphic design programs today, students are being taught by instructors who, quite frankly, lack up-to-date industry experience. This isn’t just a theory. I’ve seen it firsthand. We now have an entire generation of teachers who may know how to grade assignments but have never worked for top brands or led real-world projects.
And guess who loses? The students.
At Strohacker, we’re doing it differently. Each of our nine modules is written by seasoned industry pros. Take Nick Williams, for example—he’s designed for heavyweights like Levi’s and Puma. Or John McFaul, who’s crafted campaigns for Nike, PepsiCo, and New Balance. These aren’t just lecturers; these are people who know the industry because they’ve lived it.
But we go deeper than just teaching. We customise each student’s journey. We don’t just ask about your dreams to fill seats. I personally sit down with each student to figure out what kind of designer they want to become. Whether it’s branding, digital design, or product development, we tailor every project to fit your career aspirations. That level of individualisation just isn’t possible in traditional university programs.
And let’s talk about tech. In most design degrees, it takes years to adapt the curriculum to emerging trends. By the time the courses catch up, the technology is already outdated. But at Strohacker, we’re flexible and can react to these changes almost in real-time.
We also keep the old-school essentials. Problem-solving and the fundamentals of design are still the core. You need both the traditional and the cutting-edge if you want to thrive in today’s job market.
And what about the financials? Let’s get real for a minute. University tuition has reached absurd levels, often saddling students with debt upwards of £50,000. That’s insane! Especially when you consider that many of these programs don’t even equip students with the skills needed to land a high-paying job after graduation. Our course is a fraction of that cost, with flexible payment plans designed to keep you out of crippling debt.
And here’s the kicker—we guarantee a year of post-graduation support. Our students don’t just finish their courses and wave goodbye. We use the contacts of our world-class lecturers to help students get their foot in the door. Already, we have had some of our grads had companies create new roles just for them after seeing their portfolios. They walked into jobs starting at £25,000–£35,000 per year. Compare that to the £18,000–£21,000 that most design graduates expect.
Am I saying that we’re going to single-handedly revolutionise design education? No. But I do believe that what we’re doing at Strohacker is a major step in the right direction.
The world needs designers who are ready for action, not just theory. If you’re serious about turning your passion into a career, you might want to rethink that traditional path.
Let’s talk about your future.
Written by
Bill Strohacker, Educator
Strohacker Design School
strohackerdesignschool.co.uk
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