Design strategies the pros use in creative agencies

Design like a pro in half the time.

No contracts. Cancel anytime.

Get in-demand job skills they didn’t teach you at Uni—in under 2 hours.

This career kit is for graphic designers who:

✅ Feel stuck doing junior tasks with no path forward.

✅ Don’t know how to speak up or get recognised.

✅ Second-guess every design before sending it off.

✅ Feel overwhelmed with the project load.

✅ Want bigger opportunities, but not sure how to get them.

Perfect if you’re:

A Junior or Mid-Level Graphic Designer or Illustrator

A Design Graduate keen to get a leg up on the competition.

A 9-5 Worker ready to level up in your design career.

A Creative Professional that wants fast results without wasting years in a job that doesn’t align.

An Introvert who nods along to everything.

You’re not lost—you were just never shown how this works.

You’re talented. You care. You want to grow.
But no one gave you the manual for how to actually succeed at work—until now.





14x On Demand Video Lessons

Learn how to Design With Purpose, Build Trust, The Truth About Working In Design, and stacks more real-world strategies.





Pro Working Files

Download The Object Stickersheet, The Ultimate Project Folder, Win-The-Pitch Deck Template, and 20+ more.





The Create Freely Community

Surround yourself with designers who get it. Get feedback, stay accountable, join live workshops, and know you’re not doing this thing alone.

The real reason you need this

Being a talented designer won’t get you promoted.

You’re working hard, but not getting noticed.

Because no one told you how trust, communication, and smart workflows are the things that actually drive your success in creative teams.

How it works

Design Like a Pro is the unspoken rulebook no one gave you.

While others keep guessing, burning out, or waiting for permission—you’ll be quietly levelling up.

Once you’re inside 👇🏻

  1. Take the Pro Level quiz

  2. Watch the video lessons when you want

  3. Apply what you learn to real briefs using the checklists

  4. Join challenges, ask for feedback, and level up fast

  5. Start getting trusted for bigger opportunities

In a nutshell, you’ll get…

✔️ Included

The Design Like A Pro Career Kit

These 14x lessons, checklists and design files give you everything you need to design faster, communicate better, and step into your role with confidence.

From layout expertise—to workflow systems, and even the soft skills that get you noticed.

✔️ Included

The Spotlight Reviews

The design support you wish you had at work. Get personalised video feedback on everything from your portfolio—to your personal brand, and even your workspace.

These reviews give you the support you need to level up fast, build trust, and feel proud of the work you’re putting out.

✔️ Included

The Toolbox

Packed with design templates, project briefs, and even live workshops.

This growing library gives you everything you need to sharpen your design skills, stay organised, and become the go-to designer at work.

THE create freely membership

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SUCCEED AT WORK

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

"I’ve completely changed the way I approach design and my career.”

“These new ways of thinking helped me believe in my skills and navigate the creative industry with confidence, which gave me the support and guidance the normal workplace lacks."

Rucha P,
Graphic Designer

📍Melbourne

"I finally feel confident putting myself out there.”

“Before learning these strategies, I struggled with self-doubt and managing my time. A mindset shift, better creative habits, and learning to speak up in meetings made all the difference. Now, I’m not only producing stronger work—I’m actually enjoying the process."

Celine L, Graphic Designer & Illustrator

📍Sydney

"Design strategies that brought out the best in my creative practice.”

“These insights have pushed my design thinking, turning every project from a routine brief into an inspiring challenge. By embracing her approach to collaboration and learning to see potential beyond the obvious, I've unlocked unexpected, brilliant solutions.”

Hernan V, Creative Director

📍San Francisco

STRATEGIES ALSO PROVEN WITH

Price options

THE CREATE FREELY MEMBERSHIP

$55

🏆 Design Like A Pro Career Kit
✅ The Career Kit Checklists
✏️ The Challenges
💬 The Spotlight Reviews
🧰 The Toolbox
📅 The Monthly Workshops

Priced in AUD. Paid monthly.
3 day trial. No contracts. Cancel anytime.

JUST THE COURSE - PAY ONCE
LIMITED OFFER

$650

$295

🏆 Design Like A Pro Career Kit
✅ The Career Kit Checklists

Priced in AUD. Lifetime access.
100% 7-day money-back guarantee.

100% Money-Back Guarantee

If you buy the course and feel like it’s not a fit within 7–days, send me an email and I’ll refund you—no awkward questions.

And for membership subscribers, you get a 3–day trial to test it out.

What you’ll learn

  • What no one tells you about the reality of the job—and how to stay ahead.

  • Real stories from agency life and the brutal lessons that shape us fast.

  • What design actually is and how to think like a problem-solver, not a decorator.

  • The difference between pretty and purposeful, why it matters, and how to think differently.

  • Mockups, layouts, pitching, and why context changes everything.

  • Six core graphic design principles you need to spot, feel, and master to fix problems fast and think like a senior.

  • Simple tweaks that instantly improve any layout that most junior designers miss.

  • Why sketching wireframes save time and leads to better work.

  • How to experiment, pitch multiple ideas, and break out of creative autopilot.

  • Make your files (and future self) easier to work with—like a pro.

  • Why your reputation matters more than your portfolio—and how to be someone people rely on.

  • The four pillars to grow fast and build a design career you’re proud of.

Meet your
Design Mentor 👋

Hey, I’m Christie B.

When I landed my first design job, I quit after 6 months. I was 19, overwhelmed, and totally in over my head.

Since then, I’ve worked with Google, built teams from scratch, and mentored 30+ designers in the stuff no one teaches—like how to balance a skinny pull up banner and positioning yourself for a raise.

Inside Create Freely, I get to share the things I love most: layout, branding, illustration, building tools, and swapping ideas with creatives who just want to do good work.

I know how confusing the workplace can be—because I’ve lived it. You don’t need to have it all together. You just need support, smart tools, and a method to follow.

Try the 3-day trial and say hi. You might just find the creative crew you’ve been looking for.

This is YOUR SECRET WEAPON

Get the skills, feedback, and community you’ve been missing.

Faq’s

  • The membership ($55/month) includes the full course plus the design tools, briefs, monthly workshops, reviews, and community access.

    The course ($197) is a one-time purchase that gives you lifetime access to the 14 video lessons and actionable checklists.

  • It’s 14 short, sharp video lessons—each one packed with real-world advice, workflow strategy, and creative clarity. And a practical checklist you can start applying to your real work.

    You can watch them in order, or jump to what you need most.

  • About 2 hours total. The lessons are short and practical so you can apply what you learn straight into your next brief.

  • Nope. This is the real world stuff uni skipped.

    You'll learn how studios actually work—how to stay organised, speak up, design with clarity, and get noticed at work.

  • Nope. Once you buy the course, it’s yours for life. Watch the lessons whenever it suits you. There’s no pressure, no expiry, and no guilt-tripping.

  • Nope! You don’t need any specific design programs to get value from this course.

    If you’re actively working on briefs, you can apply the lessons in whatever tools you’re already using—whether that’s Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Figma, Canva, or even a pen and paper.

    It will be extremely helpful if you have design programs paired with briefs to practise what you learn in the course.

  • Not at all. This course was made for designers who feel like they’re missing the real-world stuff—whether you’re new to the industry, freelancing, working remotely, or in an in-house role.

  • If you purchased the course for $197, you’re covered by a 7-day money-back guarantee.

    Memberships ($55/month) are non-refundable, but you get a 3 day trial and can cancel anytime.

  • Yes—if you're a Create Freely member. You can submit your work for Spotlight Reviews, get my personal video and written feedback which I’ll record via Loom and upload into the community.

    If you’re just purchasing the course, it’s self-paced with no feedback included.

  • Yep! Come tax time you can claim this as a professional development expense, or ask your employer to invest in you. If you're unsure, check with your employer or accountant.

  • Yes—absolutely.

    This course was intentionally designed with neurodivergent creatives in mind. The lessons are short, structured, and easy to follow at your own pace.

    You’ll also get tools to help with organisation, workflow, and time management—without overwhelming you.

    The community is kind, low-pressure, and full of people who get it.

    Plus, I myself TRULY get it—if you know what I mean 😉.

  • Totally get it. That’s why everything here is designed to be light, useful, and flexible. You can binge it—or space it out.

    Plus, the community includes Creative Play Workshops that are intentionally more hands-on and screen-light—designed to get you creating with your hands, not just your keyboard.

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