Hi, I'm Derrinita!
I'm a professional graphic designer who has been working in the industry since obtaining my design degree in 2007. Throughout my career, I've designed everything from logos and marketing materials to books, annual reports, presentations, and training resources for clients in both the public and private sectors.
I enjoy helping students of all ages build practical design skills they can apply with confidence. I teach Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, Microsoft...
Hi, I'm Derrinita!
I'm a professional graphic designer who has been working in the industry since obtaining my design degree in 2007. Throughout my career, I've designed everything from logos and marketing materials to books, annual reports, presentations, and training resources for clients in both the public and private sectors.
I enjoy helping students of all ages build practical design skills they can apply with confidence. I teach Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Publisher, along with design fundamentals like typography, layout, color theory, branding, visual hierarchy, print production, digital publishing, long-document formatting and more.
My lessons are hands-on, practical, and tailored to your goals. I always begin with the foundational concepts so you understand the principles behind good design before we move into guided screen sharing, real-world projects, and practical examples. Whether you're starting from scratch, working on a class assignment, building a portfolio, or troubleshooting a project, I'll help you develop the skills and confidence to work independently. My goal is to make learning approachable, engaging, and immediately useful so you leave each lesson with new skills you can put into practice right away.
