The secrets to building a design business and working with dream clients
The comprehensive online learning program for creative professionals presented by DLD.academy

We got you covered.
Not just on design, but everything that goes into
launching a sustainable design business.
🦋 How do I get connected to my dream brands and content creators?
👀 How do I get eyeballs on my business without using shady bots or paying for advertising?
💰 How should I price my services?


Everything I learned from working with some of the biggest international brands and my favorite content creators. It wasn’t that long ago, I thought it was just a dream, a crazy fantasy to work for the companies and personalities I saw on my tv or phone screen.

Click by click tutorials on creating graphics that catch the eyes of your DREAM client

Social media growth strategies for design businesses

How to negotiate for premium rates with every new client

All the different ways I make money as a graphic designer

Effective email & phone communication for creative agencies

How to work on $10k+ art direction projects


Private community for networking

Standard contract kit for graphic designers

Outreach email and DM template

DLD.studio’s confidential pitch deck


You get everything in Design Your Business plus:
1-on-1 Private Coaching Session with Dawn
- Customized Career planning
- Review and critique on past work/portfolio
Lifetime Access to Unlimited Design Consultations
- Ask as many questions you want and get advice directly from Dawn and the DLD Academy team, typically within 24 hours
- Get feedback from Dawn and DLD Team on any assignment or client work whether it is related to class material or not, the professional set of eyes that you can rely on throughout your career
Lifetime Access to the Design Business Pro Group
Exclusive networking and job opportunities
- Get connected with fellow Design Business Pros
- Design requests and job opportunities that DLD cannot take on will be passed along straight to this group
- Get eyeballs on your work from some of the biggest players on Youtube and Instagram: after completion of program, your work will be shared directly with DLD’s VIP Clients
- Chance to be selected for In house projects with DLD
- Work opportunities shared by fellow group members