1A full visual identity
Logo, colour, type and imagery rules for a real client brief.
Cohort 7 starts Oct 20
The Brand Studio Course
Build a complete brand identity, from moodboard to brand book, in six weeks. Taught by brand designer Nora Castellan.
- 21video lessons
- 4.7hof content
- 6.2kstudents
- 5.0 rating
Hi, I’m Nora!
12 yearsin branding
As featured in
BrightwellNorthloopPlumfieldKestrel LabsOakridgeQuillhouseLumen UCobaltworks
What you’ll build
Finish with a portfolio piece
1
2A 20-page brand book
Document your system so anyone can use it correctly.
3Launch-ready assets
Social templates, packaging and a landing page layout.
Curriculum
Six weeks, five modules
Watch the free previews before you buy. Every lesson ends with a small task you can finish in one sitting.
5 modules 21 lessons 4h 40m total
- Visual hierarchy in 10 minutesPreview10:14
- Grids, spacing & rhythm14:22
- Colour that works16:08
- Type pairing lab18:40
- Quiz: spot the problem06:00
- Research & moodboards12:30
- Logo sketch sprint21:15
- Tokens: colour, type, radius15:48
- Writing brand voice11:02
- Case study: Plumfield19:26
- Brand book template08:50
- Social templates13:20
- Landing page layout22:10
- Packaging mockups17:35
- Project brief04:30
- Feedback workshop25:00
- Presenting your work12:45
Your instructor
Hi, I’m Nora Castellan
I’ve built brands for 90+ start-ups, bakeries and non-profits. This course is the exact process I use with paying clients, minus the jargon.
- Featured in Brandwell Annual
Three years in a row.
- 6,200+ students
From 70 countries.
- Weekly live Q&A
Bring your work, get honest feedback.
Student stories
From the last six cohorts
★★★★★
“I finished my first course on the train to work. Three months later I shipped a redesign my whole team uses.”
Ava ThompsonJunior designer, Plumfield
★★★★★
“Short lessons, real projects and a streak counter that honestly kept me going. Best money I spent this year.”
Marcus BellCareer switcher
★★★★★
“The instructors actually answer questions. It feels like a small classroom, not a video library.”
Leila HaddadData analyst, Northloop
★★★★★
“Nora’s feedback on my brand book was worth the course price alone. I landed two new clients with it.”
Owen PriceFreelance designer
Certificates
Finish with a signed certificate
Finish the lessons, pass the quizzes and submit your final project. We’ll handle the paperwork.
- Verifiable online
Each certificate has a unique ID and public verification link.
- Add to your profile
One click to your résumé, portfolio or professional profile.
- Proof of real work
Issued only after your final project is reviewed.
ScholaroID SCH-2026-48213
Certificate of completion
This certifies that
Owen Price
has successfully completed the course
The Brand Studio Course
Nora CastellanInstructor
September 18, 2026Date issued
Enrol
Pick how you want to learn
Self-paced
Everything you need to learn on your own.
$149 one-time
- All 21 video lessons
- 32 templates & files
- Certificate of completion
- Lifetime access
Most picked
Studio
Learn with a cohort and get feedback.
$299 one-time
- Everything in Self-paced
- 6 weekly live Q&A calls
- 2 portfolio reviews with Nora
- Private cohort community
Team
Up to 8 seats for in-house teams.
$990 one-time
- Everything in Studio
- Private team workshop
- Invoice & seat management
- Progress reports
FAQ
Questions, answered
No. Every beginner course starts from zero and every lesson lists what you need before you press play.
Forever. Buy once and keep lifetime access, including all future updates to the course.
Yes. If the course isn’t for you, request a full refund within 30 days, no questions asked.
You receive a verifiable certificate after completing all lessons and submitting the final project.
Absolutely. Team plans include invoicing, seat management and progress reports for managers.