Media Alert: Octet Launches Free Design Courses For Beginners

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Synopsis

Octet Design has officially launched Octet Design Academy, a new learning platform offering free, self-paced courses for aspiring designers and curious minds looking to break into the design world.

Key takeaways

• Octet Design Academy offers free and self-paced design courses.
• Courses cover UI/UX Design, Figma, Illustration, Web Design, Advanced User Research, and Graphic Design.
• All courses are curated and reviewed by professional designers at Octet.
• No fees, no upsells, and no deadlines—learn anytime, anywhere.
• The platform is designed for beginners, students, career switchers, and startup founders.

Learn design for Free, anytime

Octet Design proudly announces the launch of Octet Design Academy, a new free online platform designed to empower beginners with the design skills needed to thrive in today’s creative economy.

The academy provides access to a carefully curated selection of the best free design courses from trusted sources worldwide, all reviewed and updated regularly by Octet’s team of experienced designers and educators.

“We’ve seen too many talented people held back by the lack of accessible design education,” said Aakash Jethwani, Founder of Octet Design. “With Octet Design Academy, we’re removing that barrier. You don’t need a degree or expensive tools—just curiosity and the drive to learn.”

Courses that kickstart creative careers

Octet Design Academy currently offers beginner to intermediate courses spanning essential areas of design:

• UI/UX Design Course: Gain hands-on experience with user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
  
• Figma Course: Learn industry-standard tools for collaborative interface design and rapid prototyping.
  
• Illustration Course: Build foundational digital drawing skills and learn creative storytelling techniques.
  
• Web Design Course: Master the principles of responsive layouts, visual hierarchy, and modern website design.
  
• Advanced User Research Course: Understand qualitative and quantitative methods to gather actionable user insights.
  
• Graphic Design Course: Develop core branding, typography, and visual communication competencies.

Each course includes project-based learning, enabling learners to build real-world portfolios that enhance employability.

Built for beginners and career switchers

• Free and Flexible: Zero cost with no expiration dates or enrollment deadlines.
• Curated by Professionals: Octet’s expert design team vets and updates each course to maintain industry relevance.
• Self-Paced: Learners control their schedule and pace, fitting study around their personal and professional commitments.
• Community and Mentorship: Access to an active learner community and opportunities to connect with mentors for guidance.
• Career-Focused: Practical skills development focusing on building job-ready portfolios and preparing for design roles in startups, agencies, or freelance careers.

Supporting design career growth and lifelong learning

Octet Design Academy equips learners with fundamental design skills and provides them with tools and resources to support ongoing growth. Learners can access curated design articles and subscribe to get resources and insights.

This initiative reflects Octet’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of design talent by fostering an inclusive, resource-rich environment where creativity and learning thrive.

Whether starting from scratch, switching careers, or simply looking to upskill, Octet Design Academy offers a no-cost, expert-guided path to mastering key design disciplines.

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