Graphic Design Lessons with a Central Saint Martins-Trained Expert for All Levels

Hello, I’m Marek. I’m a Central Saint Martins-trained graphic designer, brand specialist and creative practitioner with more than 30 years’ experience across graphic design, branding, communications and photography. I began my career working with traditional typography, paste-up and analogue photography, before moving into desktop publishing, digital design, websites, integrated campaigns and AI-assisted creative work. This means I can help you understand both the foundations of good design and the tools used by designers today. My main subject is Graphic Design, and I can also help with Communications, Photoshop and photography. We might work on typography, layout, composition, colour, image selection, visual identity, portfolio development or how to communicate an idea clearly to a particular audience. My approach is practical, supportive and tailored to each student. I do not believe everyone learns in the same way. Some people need time to explore ideas; others prefer a clear explanation of the structure and reasoning behind a design. I will take time to understand your aims, your current level and where you feel stuck, then adapt the session to suit you. You can expect me to explain not only what could be improved, but why. If a layout is not working, we might look at hierarchy, spacing, alignment and contrast. If a poster or identity feels unclear, we can return to the central idea and consider whether the typography, imagery and composition are supporting it. I can help you build practical Photoshop skills, including image editing, compositing, retouching, selections, masking and preparing images for different uses. I can also support photography projects, covering composition, lighting, framing, viewpoint and visual storytelling. My aim is not simply to show you which buttons to press, but to help you understand how technical choices support a creative idea. I can also help with presentations, portfolio projects and written or visual communications. My professional experience has involved explaining complex subjects to different audiences, mentoring colleagues, leading creative teams and presenting ideas to senior clients. Whether you are beginning to explore Graphic Design, preparing a portfolio or developing your Photoshop, photography or communication skills, I would be pleased to help you make practical progress.