The Shortcut to Standing Out in Any creative team
Proven step-by-step strategies used by the designers who get promoted, trusted, and picked for the best work.
No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Design like a pro in half the time.
Say goodbye to guessing your way through the day. Learn the skills Senior Designers are using to gain respect, create impactful work, and move up in their creative careers.
This is for designers who:
✅ Crave more creative control on projects
✅ Want to level up without shouting about it
✅ Desire to create impactful work
✅ Seek a job that aligns with their values
✅ Want more opportunities to exercise creativity
✅ Wish there were simpler ways to organise projects
✅ Feel more confident expressing ideas
You’re creative. You’re capable. But no one ever gave you the rulebook for how to really succeed in creative teams.
You’re doing your best, but the path to better opportunities feels confusing and full of invisible expectations. You’re exhausted by guessing what it takes to get recognised.
If that sounds familiar—you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything wrong—you just need the right tools and clear steps to move forward.
14x On Demand Video Lessons
Dive into lessons like 5 Quick Design Wins, Design With Purpose, Build Trust, and The Truth About Working In Design and hit the ground running.
Design Working Files
Download The Object Vector Stickersheet, The Ultimate Project Folder, Win-The-Pitch Deck Template, plus 20+ more career-ready tools.
The Create Freely Membership
Get personalised design reviews, workbooks & resources, and join live creative workshops with other creators who get where you’re coming from.
The real reason you need this
Being talented isn’t enough to get ahead.
Trust, communication, and confidence are the true drivers of success in creative teams.
While others keep guessing, you’ll know exactly how to build your reputation, stay creatively energised, and unlock better opportunities faster than the rest.
WHAT CREATIVES ARE SAYING
"strategies that brought out the best in my creative practice.”
“Christie’s insights and guidance has pushed my design thinking, and her keen eye for detail helped elevate the creative team to a whole new level.
Her collaborative spirit ensured everyone felt valued and heard. But, what truly sets her apart is her ability to see potential beyond the initial idea, leading to brilliant and unexpected solutions. A true asset and a joy to work with, I highly recommend Christie for any leadership role.”
Hernan,
Creative Director
Google Cloud
"I CAN FINALLY SHOW UP AS MY AUTHENTIC SELF AT WORK.”
“Christie’s insights has helped me step outside my comfort zone and play more with my creativity. Her feedback is always insightful and supportive, giving me direction without taking away my voice.
She also encouraged me to connect with different colleagues and show up authentically, which boosted my confidence at work.
I’ve learned to think more creatively and solution-oriented thanks to her guidance.
Justine,
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Apparent
"I finally feel capable of putting myself out there and going for it.”
“Christie helped me develop better time management, build confidence in social situations, and navigate work with clearer purpose.
With her guidance, I’ve delivered presentations to 200+ people, spoken up in meetings, and even enjoyed small talk—things I once avoided at all costs. She has a unique way of making you feel heard and validated, and her support and resources have been a game-changer for my personal and professional growth.”
Celine,
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Apparent
"I’ve completely changed the way I approach MY Creative career.”
“Christie’s warmth and guidance made it easy to share ideas, thoughts, and feelings, and I always feel supported. She nurtured me through the real world of design, encouraged me to keep building my portfolio, and even wrote briefs that helped me explore areas I was interested in.
She also reminded me to bring my artistic ability into my 9–5, not keep it separate. Having her as a mentor gave me the confidence to make bold decisions and pursue what I truly love.”
Rucha,
Freelance Graphic Designer
"I now feel confident to lead projects Boldly and communicate with clients.”
“Christie helped me realise how important it is to communicate clearly with my clients and colleagues so ideas can actually flow. It gave me the confidence to speak more openly with my boss and to set clear boundaries and revision structures. The program made me feel understood and validated as a designer, reminding me that strong communication and organisation are just as important as the visuals.”
Jean,
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Matcha.com
"I finally made the career change I’d been avoiding”
“Christie helped me get honest about my career goals and motivations. She gave me clarity and practical steps to move forward when I’d hit my growth ceiling.
With her guidance, I finally made the change I’d been avoiding, and now I feel challenged, proud of myself, and confident about the opportunities ahead.
I don’t think I would have made the change I needed without that conversation.”
Cassie,
Town Planner
Northern Beaches City Council
How it works
Once you’re inside 👇🏻
Take the Pro Level quiz to see where you’re at.
Watch the video lessons.
Apply what you learn using the action lists.
Submit your work for review to level up even faster.
Get instant access to the Design Like a Pro Career Kit:
✅ 14 bite-sized video lessons breaking down exactly how to get ahead creative teams.
✅ Design reviews that’ll level up your work rapidly
✅ Pro checklists + challenges that help you apply what you learn to your real work.
✅ Proven systems & strategies that make you the designer people rely on.
STRATEGIES PROVEN WITH
What you’ll learn
01. The Truth About Design
What no one tells you about the reality of the job—and how to stay ahead.
02. Thrown in the Deep End
Real stories from agency life and the lessons that shape us fast.
03. Design with Purpose
What no one tells you about the reality of the job—and how to stay ahead.
04. Art VS Design
The distinguishing factors between art and design that will help you excel.
05. Design in Context
Mockups, layouts, pitching, and why context changes everything. How to get your ideas approved and think like a world-class problem-solver.
06. Master the Foundations
Six core graphic design principles you need to spot, feel, and master to solve problems fast and think like a senior.
07. 5 Quick Design Wins
Simple tweaks that instantly improve your work that most designers miss.
08. Wireframe Everything
Why sketching your idea saves you time, brain cells, and leads to better work.
09. Play!
How to experiment within constraints, pitch multiple ideas, and break out of creative autopilot.
10. Design for the Next Person
How to file, manage, and organise projects like a pro.
11. Build Trust
Why your reputation matters more than your portfolio—and how to be someone people rely on.
12. The Pathway to Mastery
The four pillars to grow fast and build a creative career you’re proud of and inspired by.
In a nutshell, you’ll get…
✔️ Included
Design Like A Pro Lessons
Laid out easily in Notion, these 14 lessons, checklists and design files give you step-by-step guidance through everything you need to design faster, communicate better, and excel in your job role with confidence.
From layout expertise—to workflow systems, master the career skills that employers are looking for.
✔️ Included
The Reviews
The design support you wish you had at work. Get personalised video feedback on your work, portfolio, or personal brand—so you know exactly what to improve to hit your next career milestone.
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 + Community
Templates, brief challenges, monthly workshops, and a private design club that keeps you supported and moving forward.
This growing library gives you everything you need to sharpen your design skills, stay organised, and become the go-to designer at work.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN YOUR CREATIVE CAREER
THE create freely membership
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 the upfront payment—no hassle.
Price options
BEST VALUE
COURSE + COMMUNITY
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
$495
$297 + $55/MONTH
The support you need to move up in your design career.
Get instant access to:
✅ Video Lessons
✅ The Checklists & Challenges
✅ Live Creative Workshops
✅ Personal Reviews
✅ The Full Resource Library
Priced in AUD. $297 upfront, then $55/month.
No contracts. Cancel anytime.
JUST THE COURSE
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
$650
NOW $495
A high-impact start for self-motivated learners.
Get instant access to:
✅ Video Lessons
✅ The Checklists
❌ No challenges
❌ No reviews or workshops
❌ No community access
Priced in AUD. One-time payment of $495. Upgrade anytime.
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 design 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 and guessed my way through as a Neurodivergent woman. 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.
Your creative career advantage
Get the insider blueprint—and make the workplace work for you.
Faq’s
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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.
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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.
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About 2 hours total. The lessons are short and practical so you can apply what you learn straight into your next brief.
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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.
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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.
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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 😉.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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