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Saiyam
- Rate £422
- Response 5h
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£422/hr
1st lesson free
- Design
Professional Graphic Designer with 5 years experience teaches design fundamentals, branding, and portfolio development for beginners
- Design
Lesson location
Recommended
Saiyam is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Saiyam
I'm Saiyam, a graphic designer with five years of professional experience working across film production, corporate branding, luxury real estate, and startup environments. My career has taken me through fast-paced agencies, established corporations, and entrepreneurial ventures, giving me a well-rounded perspective on the creative industry. I've designed everything from complete brand identities and social media campaigns to motion graphics, packaging, and editorial layouts for premium brands. This diverse experience has taught me how to adapt visual storytelling to different audiences and solve creative challenges across various industries. What drives me is the power of design to communicate ideas clearly and create meaningful connections. I believe great design isn't just about aesthetics—it's about solving problems, telling stories, and making information accessible and engaging. As a tutor, I'm passionate about sharing the practical knowledge and real-world skills I've gained throughout my career. I remember how overwhelming design software and principles felt when I was starting out, so I focus on making learning approachable, encouraging, and hands-on. I genuinely enjoy seeing students progress from uncertain beginners to confident designers who can execute their creative visions. I'm based in Toronto and available for both in-person and online sessions. When I'm not designing or teaching, I'm staying current with design trends, exploring new creative tools, and working on personal projects that challenge me to grow as a creative professional.
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As a graphic designer with five years of professional experience across agency, corporate, and startup environments, I teach practical, industry-focused design skills that prepare students for real-world creative careers.
My Teaching Methodology:
I believe in learning by doing. My approach combines design theory with hands-on projects that mirror actual client work. Students don't just learn tools—they learn how to think like designers, solve visual problems, and build portfolios that get them hired. I adapt my teaching style to each student's pace and learning preferences, ensuring concepts are clear before moving forward.
Typical Lesson Structure:
Each session begins with reviewing previous work and addressing questions. I then introduce a new concept through visual examples and live demonstrations in Adobe Creative Suite or Figma. Students practice the technique through guided exercises, followed by independent project work where they apply what they've learned. Sessions end with constructive feedback and clear assignments to reinforce skills between lessons.
What Sets Me Apart:
I bring current industry experience and real project insights to every lesson. Students learn the same workflows, shortcuts, and problem-solving approaches I use professionally. I focus on building complete skill sets—from technical proficiency in design software to understanding branding, typography, visual hierarchy, and client communication. My students leave with portfolio pieces, not just classroom exercises.
Who These Lessons Are For:
- Beginners exploring graphic design as a career path
- Students building portfolios for college/university applications
- Career changers transitioning into creative fields
- Small business owners wanting to create their own marketing materials
- Intermediate designers looking to refine specific skills like branding, social media design, or motion graphics
- Anyone preparing for design roles in agencies, startups, or corporate environments
I teach Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Figma, along with design fundamentals including typography, layout, color theory, brand identity development, and visual storytelling.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I was truly impressed by the designer’s ability to bring creative ideas to life with clarity and precision. Their work reflected a deep understanding of visual harmony, color balance, and brand identity. Each design was not only aesthetically appealing but also aligned perfectly with the project’s purpose.
I recently had the opportunity to take a graphic design lesson from Saiyam Shah, and it was an excellent experience. Saiyam Shah has a very structured and insightful teaching approach that makes complex design concepts easy to understand. His sessions are engaging, well-organized, and full of practical examples that help connect theory with real-world design work. I truly appreciate the effort and creativity Saiyam Shah brings to his teaching. I would highly recommend his lessons to anyone looking to strengthen their graphic design skills.
I am not a computer guy but saiyam taught me everything there is from basics to advance, from A to Z. And as per my opinion, he is a great teacher.
I took a graphic designing lesson from saiyam he taught me every topic in amicable and easy way, also he is persistent to solve doubt till last mile thank you your support
Your design work consistently demonstrates exceptional creativity and precision. You have a remarkable ability to transform ideas into visually engaging concepts.
Good teaching pattern and great explanation sir has given to us.
Professional work with a modern touch. Highly recommended!
I recently took a graphic design lesson from Saiyam Shah and really enjoyed it. His teaching style is clear, patient, and very practical. He explains design concepts in a way that’s easy to understand and gives real examples to help connect theory with application. The session was interactive and engaging, and I left feeling much more confident in my design skills. Highly recommend learning from him!
I had an amazing experience learning graphic design with Saiyam! He explains concepts clearly and makes even complex tools easy to understand. The class was interactive, practical, and really boosted my confidence in design. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking to learn or improve their graphic design skills!
I recently took a graphic design lesson from Saiyam Shah and found it extremely helpful. His teaching style is friendly, patient, and easy to follow. He explained each concept clearly and gave me practical tips that I can use in my own work. I now feel much more confident using design tools. I highly recommend his lessons to anyone wanting to upgrade their graphic design skills!
He is a genuine person who can handle his responsibilities in a mature manner.
I recently took a graphic design lesson from Saiyam, and Let me tell you, I was genuinely impressed by the quality of his teaching. Saiyam explained everything clearly and made even complex topics easy to grasp. I came away feeling much more confident and inspired to use new design techniques in my own projects. I highly recommend his lessons to anyone looking to boost their graphic design skills & Career!
I am a marketing professional and need graphics knowledge for content production for my campaigns and Saiyam really helped me. I can now run campaigns all by myself without needing a designer
I knew nothing about design when I first started, and Saiyam helped me learn everything from scratch with so much patience and clarity. He explains things in a simple, practical way that makes learning really enjoyable. His support and encouragement gave me confidence to keep improving — I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a kind, knowledgeable, and dedicated teacher.
Saiyam is a very trustworthy and kind person. He’s patient, easy to talk to, and always takes time to explain things clearly. I’ve seen how passionate he is about graphic design and how much effort he puts into helping others learn. He’s reliable, creative, and truly cares about his students, which makes him a great teacher and someone you can count on.
Saiyam is a really amazing teacher. He explains every concept so clearly and make learning both interesting and easy to understand. He is always patient, supportive, and encouraging, which really motivates me to do my best. I’ve learned so much because of their teaching style and positive attitude.
I took a lesson from Saiyam and it was absolutely great, a lot of small doubts of mine were also explained with a lot of detailing and I look forward to learning more from him.
I took some graphic design lessons from Saiyam and it helped me a ton! I was able to understand the basics of designing and how to express my ideas into design. I highly recommend his lessons!
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Rate
- £422
Pack prices
- 5h: £2110
- 10h: £4220
online
- £422/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Saiyam will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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