How to Become A Profitable, Fulfilled Designer

Without Licensing Deals, Managing Inventory, or Demanding Clients

START YOUR DESIGN JOURNEY

 

Build a creative encore career that you love!

5 Steps you can do NOW to kick start your design business.

Fuel your design passion by understanding more about the fabric, die cut (svg), sticker, printable, and other marketplaces.

Learn the first steps to becoming a skilled designer 

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Who this is for:

+ Creatives who want to a flexible and fulfilling path (and don’t want to go back to working in an office)

+ Creatives who want to learn how to learn the best ways to be profitable 

+ Creatives who want step-by-step strategies for starting their own design business

+ Creatives who are not afraid to start learning software so they can create products.

Are you ready for a new chapter in your life?

Your creativity has been stifled (maybe for years) and it is now YOUR TIME. Maybe you’re a stay-at-home mom looking to bring in income but don’t want to sacrifice flexibility. Or you’re nearing retirement and crave a career that feels fulfilling while still bringing in money. The idea of going back to an office or working a stressful job sounds miserable, right?

This workshop was designed for YOU

In just three hours, I’m going to give you step by step strategies and frameworks for how you can: 

+ Turn your creativity into a design business—without the headache of licensing deals, managing inventory, or dealing with high-maintenance clients. 

+ Walk away with clear action steps to get started.

+ Get the confidence that comes from knowing you don’t have to sacrifice flexibility or freedom to make money.

What You’ll Learn:

  • + How to leverage your creative skills to build a design business
  • + 5 clear and easy strategies for getting started
  • + Frameworks for understanding profitability
  • + What tools and software is needed to start creating product

Imagine Your Life After This Workshop:

  • You’ll have a flexible income stream, allowing you to work from home and maintain the freedom you want.
  • Your creativity will no longer be stifled; instead, it will flourish, giving you the fulfillment you’ve been craving.
  • You’ll have the frameworks and strategies to confidently enter a new, exciting phase of life—whether as a second career or something to fuel your passion after retirement.

You deserve a career that fits your life, fuels your creativity, and makes you money—all without the stress.

Meet Carina

Carina makes multiple six figures from her design work. She has built both digital and physical product companies. 

Why you want to learn from Carina:

  • + Carina has a Ph.D. in Design from the University of Minnesota.
  • + She is the founder and CEO of University of Arts & Design.
  • + She was the Creative Director of Cartabella Scrapbooking.
  • + She currently designs fabric for Riley Blake and crafting project for Silhouette.
  • + She has had brand deals with Nordstrom, Peek Clothing, and Deseret Book Stores.
  • + She has run a design business for over 16 years and understands what it actually takes to create income.

This is a unique opportunity to learn from someone who has a Ph.D., has been a Creative Director, and has run a successful design business.

A Little Background

I typically do this workshop over a 5 day series of videos called Design Bootcamp. However, in a SINGLE day for only 3 hours, I'm giving you a comprehensive guide to getting started plus more actionable steps.

I wanted to give you MORE for less time! This new Start Your Design Journey is a Design Bootcamp Intensive!

I hope you enjoy it and get so much out of it!

Frequently Asked Questions

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DISCLAIMER: Carina Gardner, Inc. and Design Suite LLC is not part of the Facebook or Instagram website or Facebook Inc. or Instagram. Additionally, Carina Gardner, Inc. is NOT endorsed by Facebook or Instagram in any way. 
Results are not typical or guaranteed. For questions, email me at [email protected].