Design Studio Academy

Where Art, Design, and Technology Meet!

Hi, I'm Tom Smalling

Designer, Developer, & Instructor

Since 1997, I’ve worked in many different creative roles from production artist to design, photographer, and web developer. After 13 years in the field, I decided to transition to education, where I’ve been bringing my passion for creative education into the classroom.

Targeted Trainings

Trainings developed to target the skills you need to master to run your own design studio.

Stacking Skills

Being a good designer means mastering many different skills. Our trainings are developed to give you skills that stack and build upon one another to make you a well-rounded designer.

Enhancing Creativity

Creativity can be learned. A great designer can use their skills and knowledge to visually solve problems and provide additional value to the client beyond just skills.

Portfolio Development

Demonstrating your skills to a client or hiring manager is essential. Our training feature projects target the skills employers are looking for in designers.