A New Design Course

Limited to 20 spots only

A 6-week design course where you’ll stop settling for ‘good enough’ and start building layouts that don’t just sit there—they work their ass off.

Because once you see design through this lens, you’ll never unsee it—design will stop feeling like guesswork, start feeling like second nature, and your work will finally have the edge it’s been missing.

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We Start April 7th

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Limited to 20 spots only

A 6-week design course where you’ll stop settling for ‘good enough’ and start building layouts that don’t just sit there—they work their ass off.

Because once you see design through this lens, you’ll never unsee it—design will stop feeling like guesswork, start feeling like second nature, and your work will finally have the edge it’s been missing.

"Good enough" isn’t good enough. Not here.

We’re drowning in a sea of beige-as-fuck designs and half-assed ‘minimal’ templates, and let’s be real—good enough gets scrolled past faster than a client asking you if you can “make it pop??.”

If you’re still winging it, slapping together text and images and telling yourself ‘it’s fine’, you’re not just wasting time—you’re wasting your shot to make something truly fucking great.

Layout Legends —

Sign Up Open — 20 Spots Available

Sign Up Open — 20 Spots Available

Badass layouts aren’t just a “nice to have.”

They’re the difference between ‘cool idea’ and ‘shut up and take my money’.

A killer layout makes people stop, pay attention, and feel something—because when it’s done right, it’s not just design. It’s strategy, psychology, and magic all rolled into one.

Here’s the thing: you don’t need a fancy design degree to figure this shit out.

You just need to learn the rules—when to follow them, when to break them, and how to make every single piece of your layout do it’s job.

This isn’t a course about tools—it’s about mastery.

Squarespace, Canva, Figma, Showit, Notion, a fucking Word doc—it doesn’t matter where you’re designing. When you master the craft, the platform works for you—not the other way around.

But don’t stress—we still get practical. There’s tutorials across a whole bunch of different platforms to help you bring layouts to life—but the real focus is on sharpening your design instincts.

Where the hell do I start when I’m stuck staring at a blank page?

What are the OG design ‘rules’ I might have missed because I never went to actual design school?

How do I size, place, and balance elements (like text & images) so my design looks intentional—not a random mess?

How do I make sure my layout has flow—not just a bunch of random shit fighting for attention?

How can I transform my designs from just ‘meh, it’s okay’ to ‘holy-fucking-shit’?

I’m sick of recycling the same old layouts. What are some fresh-as-hell techniques I can actually try right now?

Here’s what you get

When your layout actually pulls its weight—

Who It's For

This is made for two groups of people—

DIY-ers

You’re an Intermediate to Experienced DIY-er who’s tapped-the-fuck-out on ‘quick tips’, and ready to learn the foundations of good design.

  • You’re pretty familiar tools like Canva, how to update your website, and a few other design programs (like Squarespace, Photoshop, etc).

  • You’re sick of staring at the screen, moving shit around aimlessly, hoping it’ll magically look better.

  • You’re over the generic design tips—you actually want to understand what makes a layout work (so you don’t have to keep guessing every time).

  • You want to stop playing it safe, second-guessing yourself, and relying on templates—and design with confidence.

Designers

You’re a Beginner to Experienced Designer and you want to put in the work to hone your craft, with support & community.

  • You know your layouts aren’t bad, but they’re not great either—and you’re sick of feeling like your work is just okay.

  • You’re ready to stop playing by the rules, experiment more, and design with purpose instead of just throwing things together to get projects over the finish line.

  • You want to be in a space where you can get real feedback, support, and actually evolve as a designer—instead of designing in a vacuum and second-guessing everything.

  • You’re looking for a place to refine your craft, sharpen your eye, and connect with other designers doing the same.

This is not for you if…

  • You’re a complete beginner to design and have never used Canva, Squarespace, Showit, Photoshop, or any design software before.

  • You’re after a super technical course—I’ll show you how to build layouts across different platforms, but this isn’t about mastering just one tool.

  • You’re looking for quick hacks or plug & play templates instead of actually learning why layouts work (this is about mastering the craft, not just slapping shit together).

  • You’re not willing to practice, get feedback, and improve—because great design takes work.

20 17 Spots

A tight crew for real support, solid feedback, and space to actually grow.

The Dates

This is a LIVE 6-week course, we start April 7th, ending May 16th.

The Price

$2,750 CAD
(Approx $1,932 USD)

A Payment Plan is available.

Testimonials for The Layout Library—A Design Resource
(Also included as a Bonus)

“Unlike the usual layouts you see everywhere, these are unique, thoughtfully designed, and come from a trusted, skilled designer. The design notes and ‘Best for’ sections are especially helpful, making this a must-have resource. It’s a huge time-saver.

If you're on the fence, just buy it. The Layout Library is your go-to when you're stuck in a rut or need fresh inspiration for any project. It's incredibly easy to use, with intuitive filtering that helps you find exactly what you need in seconds.”

— Shannon

“The Layout Library is FULL of inspiration, real-life examples, and so much creativity!

It's really helped spark my enthusiasm for design again (I've been stuck in a ‘same old layouts’ rut for a little while). Sian is so, so amazing at explaining the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ for the way everything works together—I've been designing for a while now but I still learn a ton every time I sign up for one of Sian's offers.

Thank you so so so much!”

— Cecilia / Snowdrop Creative

“I can see something on Pinterest and know I like it but don't always know why it works together.

With The Layout Library, the design notes, wireframe, and example show me *why* the layouts actually work to draw and keep attention.

It's not just the wireframes, it's actual guidance on how to create and adapt layouts for your own design needs — whether that's Instagram, websites, posters, or more.”

— Isobel Griffin

What You'll Do

You’ll leave

Layout Legends with the confidence and skills to…

Build slick AF designs from scratch—websites, social media graphics, posters, and whatever else you’re cooking up, on any platform from Canva, to Squarespace, to Adobe, or anything in between.

Craft layered, show-stopping designs that blend copy, images, and illustrations like they were made to be together, with flow so damn smooth your audience won’t even realize they’re being guided—because you’ve mastered hierarchy, balance, and all that critical design magic.

Bag those dream projects—the ones that push creative boundaries and flex your layout design muscles.

Hone the skill of evaluating your own designs, to refine the details and curate it to it’s final, awesome form, and develop a signature style that people instantly recognize as yours (and can’t get enough of).

Offer creative, unique design solutions that'll absolutely floor your clients (or your audience), and get really good at playing with design rules— knowing when to follow them and when to flip them on their head.

01 —

This isn’t another design biz course. Here we focus on how to be a great designer.

Because guess what? If you want to build a sustainable biz, and you want to build true works of art with real depth and soul (and not just basic bitch shit anyone with access to Canva can do, ahem), you gotta devote yourself to the skill itself, design.

02 —

16+ years in the design game.

I studied Design in New Zealand (a Bachelor of Media Arts, majoring in Graphic Design), and I’ve been in the game as a Designer for over 16 years now. And guess what my favourite kind of design is? Layouts. It’s my shit, and it’s always been something I’ve considered my ‘zone’, and now I’m super stoked to share it with you.

03 —

Super chill, straightforward, no bullshit learning style.

My teaching style is super straightforward and easily digestable, because thats the kind of content I find just works, and it’s so much more enjoyable. The course is divided into digestible videos, along with multiple prompts and actionable steps throughout, so you’re learning and doing, with my support along the way.

Customer love for some of my other offerings…

“I can say with 100% certainty that Sian’s courses are the real deal. I have taken two from her and both times I have been impressed by the content, knowledge, and skills she possesses. She has a way conveying information in a digestible way and she shares so much value. I’ve always walked away learning so much.”

— Hayley Cole

“I've taken your courses before, love your work, not only your design style and outlook but how much you over-deliver, and knew The Stash would be such as great investment for my business and development as a creative. Your design style is beyond anyone in the industry and I'll never stop complimenting you for it! You're the bomb Sian. ”

— Naomi Chambers

“I appreciate all the value that you have shared, that I wasn't expecting in addition to the course content, its been fabulous and really helped with my confidence as a designer moving forward. I realised at the end of the course that there is so much of the same-same going around, that I really have to put my blinkers on from the competition and just follow my heart and do me. Thank you so much!”

— Emma Lodge

What’s Inside

What’s Inside—

  • Layout Legends, the 6-week course. See below for the FULL Lesson Breakdown and more details.

    This includes lifetime (aka, the lifetime of the course) access.

    No sneaky 6-month limits or disappearing content. You keep all course materials and bonuses for as long as the course exists. (1:1 feedback is available only during the 6-week live course.)

  • Think of this as your always-on design feedback space for the entire 6 weeks—plus private 1:1 feedback on your final project.

    • Got a layout that’s not quite working? Drop it in the open feedback chat inside Circle anytime. Whether it’s coursework or a real project, I’ll be there with hands-on guidance to help you refine, tweak, and make sure every layout works—not just looks good.

    • This is an open group space, meaning you’ll not only get feedback on your own work, but you’ll also learn by seeing what others are working on—so everyone benefits.

    • You’ll always get direct, actionable feedback from me. No vague “love this!” comments—just real insights you can actually use.

    • For your final project, you’ll get private 1:1 feedback from me. A dedicated review to help you fine-tune your work and make it as strong as possible.

    • If you ever want extra input from the group, just ask. No unsolicited noise—just the right support when you need it.

    *This is NOT included on the Indie Tier.

  • Design is better when we’re in it together. Inside Layout Legends, you’re not just learning solo—you’re stepping into a community of designers who give a shit about the craft.

    With multiple chat spaces, you can get feedback on your work, see what others are creating, and swap ideas in real time. Found a killer layout in the wild? Share it. Stuck on something? Get fresh eyes. Want to nerd out over typography? Go for it.

    This is where we push the craft forward—together. Because the best design work doesn’t happen in a vacuum.

    *This is NOT included on the Indie Tier.

  • BONUS — You’ll get access to The Layout Library (valued at $197 in my shop).

    The Layout Library is a database of 60 pro-designed layout wireframes to save your ass from starting from scratch on every single design.

    I’ve spent the last 13 years tackling every layout challenge imaginable, so these wireframes can handle whatever you throw at them—from sprucing up your website, to jazzing up your next Instagram campaign or crafting a killer PDF.

  • The Resource Library is an ever-expanding world of creative & design resources you’ll get access to inside Layout Legends.

    This will be added to & built out as we go through the course over the 6 weeks.

    Some of the goods waiting for you now are—

    • Notion Sales Page Copy & Structure Template

    • Sell Your Shit Squarespace Workshop (Valued at $97)

    • Curate Better Brand Photography Workshop

    • Brand Style Guide Template (Canva)

    • The Solitude Sessions Mini-Magazine (PDF)

Access everything anywhere, anytime. Layout Legends is hosted inside Circle, so the entire course, feedback & community spaces, and bonuses are all in ONE easy spot for ya. It’s even got a sick Apple & Android app too.

Bonus

The Print Pack

Join Layout Legends and you’ll get a sweet Print Pack in the mail from me (no matter where you live in the world), with some exclusive new printed goods.

p.s. Wanna know what else is cool about this? I’m going to show you how I designed and printed all of these goods inside the course, so if you want to DIY your own series of rad printed shit, you can.

This Bonus is only included on the Legend sign up tier.

+ The Solitude Sessions Mini-Magazine

+ Creative Prompt Cards (x5)

+ A Custom ‘Designy Shit & Creative Musings’ Layout Legends Notebook — Spiral Bound, Dot Grid, 140 pages

+ Postcard Series (x5)

None of these goods are available anywhere else yet, they’re just Bonuses for Layout Legends.

— Rick Rubin

The Lessons

Layout Legends is split into 4 parts because all good design starts with strong foundations—and so does this course.

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02—

03—

04—

01—
The Basics

Good design isn’t just vibes—it’s structure, contrast, and hierarchy.

We’re diving into the fundamentals that make a layout work, so you’re building with purpose, not half-assed guesswork. Learn how to use grids, type, imagery, and balance to create layouts that not only stand out, but they work.

  • Lesson 1 | The DNA of Good Design—The Non-Negotiables of Good Design

  • Lesson 2 | Mastering Grids & Wireframes—How to Stop Guessing & Start Designing with Structure

  • Lesson 3 | The Power Trio: How Color, Type & Imagery Can Make (or Break) Your Design

  • Lesson 4 | The Most Common Newb Design Mistakes (& What To Do About ‘Em)—What Separates Pro-Level Work from Amateur Hour

02—
The Techniques

Now that you’ve got the foundations down, it’s time to experiment.

This week we’re all about movement, rhythm, and depth—learning how to break out of predictable layouts and create something fresh. You’ll explore different techniques, play with layering, contrast, and flow, and start refining your own unique style without just copying what’s out there.

  • Lesson 5 | The Blank Screen Framework—A Foolproof Way to Kick Off Any Design

  • Lesson 6 | Fixing Lifeless Layouts: Rhythm, Flow & How To Create More Interesting Designs

  • Lesson 7 | Layers, Depth & White Space—The Cheat Codes for Standout Layouts

  • Lesson 8 | Stop Copy-Pasting & Start Designing Like You Give a Shit—Developing Your Unique Style

03—
The Practical

Aka, the real-world shit we never learned in design school.

This is where we go beyond theory and dive into real-world layout design—working from briefs, designing for different platforms, and knowing when to follow the rules (and when to break them).

  • Lesson 9 | Designing From A Brief: How To Turn A Concept Into A Killer Layout

  • Lesson 10 | Design Rule-Breaking 101: How To Push Boundaries Without Losing Function

  • Lesson 11 | Judging Your Own Work: The Designer’s Eye: How To Step Back And See What’s Working (Or Not)

  • Lesson 12 | Working With The Tools: How To Make Your Layouts Work On Any Platform, Any Time

  • Includes Tutorials for: Canva, Squarespace, Showit, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, & Adobe Illustrator.

04—
Let’s Design

This is where you create a finished, portfolio-worthy project that you can use in your own business, sell as a product, or showcase in your portfolio.

No more "just for practice"—this one counts. Go all in on something that gets you stoked, or, if you want structure, I’ve got a list of design projects and ‘fake’ clients to work from. And you won’t be doing it alone—you’ll have my full support and guidance to help you make it your best work yet.

Here are a few ways you could take this project and run with it:

  • Redesign your website (because you’ve been putting it off forevs).

  • Design a template series for Canva, Squarespace, or another platform.

  • Create a mini magazine, zine, or creative guide and get it printed.

  • Build a full layout system for a dream client, real or made-up.

  • Launch a new resource or product like a workbook or lead magnet.

  • Try something new—print, packaging, or a fresh new website design.

Sign Up Open — 20 Spots Available

Sign Up Open — 20 Spots Available

How it goes down

Video Lessons, Action Steps Throughout

No fluff, no filler—just straight-up lessons with design action steps to apply as you go.

Real-World Examples & Design-With-Me Videos

See layouts come together in real time, so you’re not just learning—you’re doing.

A Hands-On Final Project

Apply what you’ve learned and finish with a solid piece you can actually use.

An Extra Two Weeks for Catch-Up & Deep Work

Because life happens. Get bonus time to refine your work and wrap up your final project.

Full Access, No Cutoffs

No disappearing content—keep all materials & bonuses as long as the course exists.

Easy Access Anytime, Anywhere

Jump into Layout Legends easily with the Circle app to watch new lessons, grab bonuses, chat, and get feedback on the go.

I’ve bloody love design. There’s something about bringing together different elements, from imagery to words to illustrations, and making it all make sense, giving it balance & harmony, creating a piece you can’t help but take a second look at and think, 'fuck, that’s good.'

Beyond just making things look cool, graphic design gives these elements a bigger purpose; it has a job to do, to get a point across, or to make people pay attention.

Layout Legends is the culmination of my 16+ years in the game, all brought together into a fun-as-fuck playground of design where you get to hone your craft, and I get to help you do it. I couldn’t be more stoked about bringing this to life.

It’s gonna be a damn good time.

It’s creative independence in an industry hooked on shortcuts and trends. It’s how you build work with a backbone, not just borrowed aesthetics. It’s how you make your work impossible to ignore. Because when you back your craft, you back yourself.

This is your creative edge, your secret weapon—the one thing AI, templates, and trends can’t replace.

You don’t just learn layout design in this course. You own it. For life.

Join Now

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The Legend—
15 Spots

$2,750 CAD

(Approx $1,932 USD)

13 Spots Remaining

The difference between learning layout design and actually applying it with confidence is feedback, iteration, and seeing how others approach the craft—and that’s exactly what you get here inside the full Layout Legends experience.

Instead of figuring it all out solo, you’ll have a space to test ideas, get input, and refine your work in real time, just like in a real studio setting.

  • 🌿 Layout Legends—The Live 6-Week Course, starting April 7th

  • 👩‍💻 The Layout Library (Valued at $197)—Instant Access

  • 📚 The Resource Library & Extra Bonuses—Instant Access

  • 📦 The Print Pack—A stash of exclusive printed goods, mailed worldwide.

  • 👏 Design Feedback & Support—Open group feedback for all 6 weeks + private 1:1 feedback on your final project.

  • 💁‍♀️ Community Access—A space to see how others in the squad are thinking, building, and refining their layouts, because the fastest way to get better is to stop designing in a vacuum.

Looking for a payment plan? You got it, click here for the 6-month Payment Plan option, at $495 CAD/m x6 (Approx $350 USD).

The Indie—
5 Spots

$1,950 CAD

(Approx $1,400 USD)

4 Spots Remaining

For the self-starters who like to do things their own way—you want the full Layout Legends course and all the resources, but you don’t need the extra feedback or community support.

This option is for you if you prefer to learn at your own pace, experiment in your own time, and apply what you learn without outside input.

  • 🌿 Layout Legends—The Live 6-Week Course, starting April 7th

  • 👩‍💻 The Layout Library (Valued at $197)—Instant Access

  • 📚 The Resource Library & Extra Bonuses—Instant Access

Looking for a payment plan? You got it, click here for the 6-month Payment Plan option, at $355 CAD/m x6 (Approx $250 USD).

FAQ

FAQ

  • The core lessons are designed to be binge-able or taken at your own pace. Plan for 3–5+ hours a week if you want to fully engage, practice, and get feedback.

  • There are no refunds. Everything you need to know about this Summer Design Club is listed here, if you have any questions about anything shoot me a DM, I would be happy to help clarify anything for you! @sianricho

  • This course is best for designers and DIY-ers with AT LEAST basic grasp of some design tools. If you know how to place text and images in Canva, Adobe programs, Squarespace, Showit, etc you’re good. If you're brand new to design, this might be a little fast-paced.

  • Nope. The skills you’ll learn apply to any design tool—whether you’re using Canva, Figma, Showit, Photoshop, or something else. That’s the beauty of learning layout principles instead of just templates. There’s also tutorials included for multiple platforms to help you dive into a new one, too.

  • You keep access to all the lessons & bonuses for as long as the course exists. Feedback spaces will close, but you’ll have everything you need to keep honing your craft.

  • Hell yes. Even if you’ve been designing for years, this course will push your layouts further, sharpen your instincts, and help you design with more confidence and clarity. You won’t just make things look good—you’ll know exactly why they work (or don’t), so you can create layouts that actually pull their weight in any project.

    Think of it like refining your craft at a higher level—learning pro-level layout techniques, speeding up your workflow, and building layouts that not only look great but get real results (for you, your brand, or your clients). Plus, the community feedback alone is worth its weight in gold—because seeing other designers' work evolve in real-time is a game-changer.

  • Yes—on your final project, you’ll get private, 1:1 feedback directly from me to help you refine and elevate your work. Throughout the course, you’ll also get group feedback inside the community spaces, where I’ll be jumping in, and you’ll see how others are improving their layouts in real time.

    And here’s the thing—group feedback is insanely valuable. Watching other designers solve the same problems, seeing small tweaks that completely change a layout, and getting a behind-the-scenes look at how different people approach design? That kind of exposure sharpens your instincts and levels up your work way faster than going at it alone.

  • Nope, not right now. All support & community happens inside the group chats, so you’re not tied down to time zones or forced to fit calls into your schedule. That said, there might be some pop-up group chats or design-with-me sessions along the way to dive into specific topics or work through layouts together.

  • Yes, but you’d just need to do it before the start date of April 7th, just send me an email!

  • Your order will automatically process in the currency of the card you use, no need to do anything differently.