Shillington College of Graphic Design Manchester

My Shillington experience was incredible. Every day working on new challenging briefs that taught me specific skills I needed to be a graphic designer but while learning in a way that is identical to what I encounter now, Skills that I use day in and day out I really wouldn't be where I am today without it. Since Shillington I've worked as a designer now for 5 years and loving every second, freelancing for companies like the BBC I couldn't recommend Shillington more.

Shillington gave me the opportunity to really study and learn about the core fundamentals and the theoretical side of graphic design. There was a lot I needed to learn and Shillington gave me the tools I needed to feel more confident as a designer. Regardless of the situation we were faced with in regards to the pandemic, the teachers made every day a truly unforgettable one—they are incredible and consistently give 100%. The whole experience itself was life changing and I feel more equipped now to apply for work I wouldn’t have done previously.

Studying with Shillington changed my life and was the best money I ever spent on my happiness. I graduated from Shillington in 2011 and quite soon after I left Shillington I got my first design job in fashion, and I stayed with them for four years. It was an amazing learning experience, and got me to the level of Art Director. These days I run my own freelance business and founded Akasha Yoga Life. I still follow the same creative process we were taught at Shillington, and that includes any branding I do for my own business.

I was at a huge turning point in my life when I decided to enrol at Shillington, it was the best decision I have ever made. I’ve learnt so so much in the past 9 months and I wouldn’t have changed anything about my Shillington experience! My teachers were so incredible and patient! Thanks to Shillington I’ve met an amazing bunch of people and gained so much knowledge and I’m so excited for what the future holds for me now!

Enrolling at Shillington Manchester has been one of the decisions I have made in my life. The teachers are fantastic and I felt fully equipped to enter the design industry following my graduation armed with the skills and portfolio to apply for Junior Graphic Design roles. I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about training in Graphic Design and does not want to embark on a three year University course. The student to teacher ratio in class time is fantastic and as a student you receive so much support...I can't believe how much I learned within the 3 months, it was so so worth it.

Studying was an amazing experience; it's a really creative and encouraging environment to learn and develop your skills in, with an excellent and consistently relevant course delivered by lecturers who are both knowledgeable and fun. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to create an industry-quality portfolio and begin a career in design.

Going to Shillington was hands down one of the best decisions of my life (and I'm not being dramatic, it really was). When I decided to change career paths, I didn't have the time or patience to go back to university and waste another 3-4 years of my life, so Shillington felt like the right fit for me. I learnt an invaluable set of skills and graduated with an amazing graphic design portfolio in just 3 short (but intense) months! The college and the briefs are set up in a similar manner to a design studio, which really prepares you for the 'real world'. But Shillington is so much more than that.As a student and graduate, you become part of an incredibly helpful and supportive community. One that has continually helped me find new jobs, new clients, new colleagues, and learn new skills years after I've graduated. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better community to be a part of and it is safe to say that it would’ve been near impossible to get to where I am today without Shillington.

I cannot recommend this course enough. I decided to enrol at Shillington after considering a change in career paths. I spoke to a senior designer who said, You can always spot a Shillington portfolio a mile away." which sealed the deal. The tutors are talented and inspirational and really did make the experience what it was. I graduated during lockdown so had the course transition fairly smoothly from in-class to online. The college as a whole pulled out all the stops to make sure everyone was happy with the education they were receiving under unusual circumstances. Even after graduation

Hey there, you’ve come to the right place. If you’re wondering should you enrol onto this course I’d say do it. The reviews here speak for themselves and the course is all this and more. It was one of the best decisions I have made to date and well worth the investment in both time and money. The work I have produced as a result of the course, I could only dream about at the start. Yeah there were times when I questioned whether I could do it but I got to the end. The tutors are approachable and they push you to be the best you can be. I loved every minute of it and you will too. The connections you make with class mates will stay with you for the rest of your life, why keep wondering, make that first step today and book onto an open night ASAP

If you are interested in design, willing to work hard and get as much out of the course as possible, then Shillington is the best place to go to learn graphic design. Studying abroad will be an unforgettable experience and you will definitely learn a lot from it.It’s so much more than only learning the theory behind graphic design. You’ll learn the design thinking and how to turn that into a great visual design. I moved from the Netherlands to study and the cool thing about studying abroad is of course discovering a new place and culture, meeting new people, sharing an interest and inspiring each other. It is all part of the adventure! The teachers are great, they make you feel at home and take your ideas and work seriously. The thing I loved of doing this course abroad, is that I got to focus myself 100% on it. I was surrounded with people who all had the same goal: becoming a graphic designer. You must work hard and go all in, but don’t forget to explore the city as well and have a lot of after-school drinks with your classmates!