Kathryn Samson

Learn Graphic Design & UX/UI Through Real-World Practice

My lessons are practical, highly interactive, and tailored to your specific goals – whether you are entering the creative industry, switching careers, or building a stand-out portfolio. I combine fundamental graphic design discipline with modern UX/UI product design workflows to give you a complete, industry-ready skill set.

Our 1-to-1 sessions are hands-on and project-focused. In Graphic Design, we master typography, grid architecture, brand identity systems, layout, and visual hierarchy using Adobe Creative Cloud software such as Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. In UX/UI Design, we move through the full product process: user research, wireframing, interactive prototyping in Figma, design systems, and usability testing. Every lesson includes live design feedback, constructive critique, and portfolio coaching to help you present and articulate your creative decisions with confidence.

My Background & Experience: I bring over 30 years of commercial design experience alongside formal academic credentials, including UX/UI certification from Experience Haus, and a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design. I have directed branding, editorial publishing, and digital campaigns for clients like The UK Government, John Lewis and Tate. As equity partner and lead designer for Pidge (a health app funded by Oxford University Innovation and the European Space Agency Incubator), I shipped real digital products. As a senior design lecturer at the London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA), I have lead curriculum and module development – authoring and redesigning core units in UX/UI Design, Motion Graphics, and Final Major Project to ensure syllabi directly reflect contemporary agency standards and portfolio outcomes.

Whether you need a complete introduction to design principles, software mastery, or a targeted portfolio audit, I offer a supportive, practical space to accelerate your growth.