PixelForge Academy design courses

Professional Design Courses Tailored to Your Goals

Choose the specialization that aligns with your creative aspirations. Each program offers comprehensive training, personalized guidance, and portfolio development in a supportive learning environment.

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Find Your Creative Path

Each of our courses is designed to develop specific design skills while building overall creative confidence. Whether you're interested in brand identity, illustration, or print design, you'll receive structured instruction tailored to your chosen specialization.

Brand Identity Design Course
9 Weeks

Brand Identity Design

¥182,000

Master the art of creating compelling visual identities. Learn logo design, color psychology, typography, and complete brand system development through hands-on projects.

What You'll Learn:

  • Logo design principles and execution
  • Complete identity package creation
  • Brand guideline development
  • Client presentation techniques
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Digital Illustration Mastery Course
8 Weeks

Digital Illustration Mastery

¥168,000

Develop professional illustration skills using industry-standard digital tools. Explore diverse styles from editorial to character design through creative practice and expert feedback.

What You'll Learn:

  • Adobe Illustrator & Procreate techniques
  • Character and environmental illustration
  • Style development and exploration
  • Portfolio-ready illustration projects
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Print and Publication Design Course
7 Weeks

Print and Publication Design

¥158,000

Master traditional print design with modern workflows. Learn layout design, typography for print, pre-press preparation, and production techniques through practical projects.

What You'll Learn:

  • Magazine and book layout design
  • Typography for print applications
  • Pre-press and production processes
  • Print shop collaboration techniques
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Compare Our Courses

All courses share our proven methodology while focusing on different design specializations. Choose based on your career interests and creative goals.

Feature Brand Identity Digital Illustration Print & Publication
Duration 9 weeks 8 weeks 7 weeks
Investment ¥182,000 ¥168,000 ¥158,000
Class Size 8-12 students 8-12 students 8-12 students
Primary Software Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop Illustrator, Procreate, Affinity InDesign, Illustrator
Best For Branding specialists Digital artists Editorial designers
Portfolio Pieces 4-6 complete identities 5-7 illustrations 3-5 publications

What Every Course Includes

Regardless of which program you choose, you'll receive comprehensive support and resources designed to maximize your learning experience.

Expert Instruction

Learn from active design professionals with years of industry experience and teaching expertise.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Structured learning path from fundamentals to advanced applications in your chosen specialization.

Personalized Feedback

Individual critiques and guidance on your projects from experienced instructors.

Portfolio Development

Create professional-quality work suitable for portfolios and career opportunities.

Community Access

Connect with fellow students and instructors in Tokyo's creative design community.

Flexible Scheduling

Evening and weekend options available to accommodate working professionals.

Not Sure Which Course Is Right for You?

Each course offers valuable design education, but choosing the right specialization helps you focus your learning on the skills most relevant to your career goals. Consider these factors when making your decision.

Choose Brand Identity if:

  • You're interested in corporate design and branding work
  • You enjoy strategic thinking about brand positioning
  • You want to create cohesive visual systems
  • You see yourself working with startups or rebranding projects

Choose Digital Illustration if:

  • You have a passion for drawing and visual storytelling
  • You're interested in editorial, publishing, or character work
  • You want to develop a distinctive artistic style
  • You envision creating visual content for media and publications

Choose Print & Publication if:

  • You're drawn to magazine, book, or editorial design
  • You appreciate the craft of physical printed materials
  • You want to master typography and layout principles
  • You're interested in working with publishers or print production

Ready to Begin Your Design Education?

We'd be happy to discuss which course best aligns with your creative goals and answer any questions you have about our programs. Reach out to schedule a conversation about your design journey.

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