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Graphic Design student 3rd year :: Dida Zakelsek (Slovenia)

 

"Great working environment. People from all over the world in one place, creating, designing, connecting and influencing each other. Teachers with great vision and abilities to push you to do your best. Very family orientated. Graphic design in general was great. I have learned how to organise my work and free time. Thanks for a great year!"

 

Dida Zakelsek (Slovenia)

Graphic Design student 3rd year

 

 

3rd year Interior Design Student  :: Lise Desebordes (France)

 

"It has been a really great experience and the three years have gone very fast. I have enjoyed the diversity of culture and people. Well, as a graduated student I just hope that the acquaintances I gained from my three years will help me to find a fantastic job as an interior architect in a renowned company. I will surely miss you all."

 

Lise Desebordes (France)

3rd year Interior Design Student

 

 

Graphic Design student 3rd year  :: Beatrice Celestin (Haiti)

 

"The two years at Marbella Design Academy have been something special. I have learned a lot about graphic design and I am happy about the progress I have made. I treasure the friends I have made from all over the world."

 

Beatrice Celestin (Haiti)

Graphic Design student 3rd year

 

 

Furniture Design Student 2nd year  :: Lukas Nel (South Africa)

 

"I liked very much the people I met and the ideas we shared. Learning from each other and experiencing different culture, backgrounds and freedom to explore design."

 

Lukas Nel (South Africa)

Furniture Design Student 2nd year

 

 

Guest student-Interior Design  :: Jenny Thornton (USA)

 

"The students in this school truly work together and help each other. I have learned so much from my peers here. This school has taught me independence and taught me how to work on my own, I liked how everyone was up for new ideas and new ways of doing things."

 

Jenny Thornton (USA)

Guest student-Interior Design

 

 

3rd year student-Interior Design :: Fransesca Norvik (Norge)

 

"After studying at many different schools i discovered that Marbella Design Academy has not only the best learning environment but the best program.
I learn something new every day.
At this school you are encouraged to be creative and guided on how to use your creativity in your projects.
It is at this school I see my portfolio becoming he best I can create. Giving me the opportunity to become a great designer."

 

Fransesca Norvik (Norge)

3rd year student-Interior Design

 

 

3rd year student-Interior Design :: Henna Pasanen (Finland)

 

"In my 3rd year I finally understood the significance of research and how to do it. I am happy that I have learnt to use 3D Max. Our class was great with inspiring people.The yearly exhibition is a good way to market our work promote our skills to interested local businesses."

 

Henna Pasanen (Finland)

3rd year student-Interior Design

 

 

1st year Graphic Student  :: Max Willard Kidd (UK)

 

"I have taken many positive statements and have had a great deal of fun learning at this college. My teachers had a great way of explaining and helping. I liked the way that everybody is like a huge family."

 

Max Willard Kidd (UK)

1st year Graphic Student

 

 

2nd year Interior Design :: Naomi Glace (Santa Lucia)

 

"Over the duration of my course so far, two years, the academic standard of the Academy has risen tremendously and will no doubt excel further. I am really looking forward to the next year’s program and learning new things."

 

Naomi Glace (Santa Lucia)

2nd year Interior Design

 

 

Guest student 2nd year Interior Design :: Stephanie Rogers (USA)

 

"This school has helped me grow as student and designer, helping me to be more independent. I liked a lot the interaction between the students and instructors. "

 

Stephanie Rogers (USA)

Guest student 2nd year Interior Design

 

 

3rd year student-Interior Design :: Cristina Trias Quiroga (Spain)

 

"I have been here for my 3rd year of Interior Design. During this academic year I have learned so much, not only technically, also about concepts and motivation. It has been a very productive year in many ways. Thank you! "

 

Cristina Trias Quiroga (Spain)

3rd year student-Ínterior Design

 

 

2nd year Graphic Design :: Beatrice Celestin (Haiti)

 

"Well in short I can say that I enjoyed learning more about Graphic Design in the Academy. The Academy gave me the freedom to express myself creatively and gave me even more “self-discipline” that I will apply in my working life. Looking forward to work more projects next year."

 

Beatrice Celestin (Haiti)

2nd year Graphic Design

 

 

1st year Interior Design :: Monica Schutz (Germany)

 

"Yes! I am happy with this school year! I have learned a lot. I want to come back for the next two years. Apart from leaning a lot about design and computer applications my English and Spanish has improved tremdously. We have nice teachers! Sometimes it is hard but I hope I get there."

 

Monica Schutz (Germany)

1st year Interior Design

 

 

Former graduated Graphic Design student :: Brett (South Africa)

 

"I value my college days and education. I started my graphic design career three and a half years ago when I became a student at the Marbella Design Academy. Today I have my own business. I have clients ranging from property developers to magazines and nightclubs. I have had the pleasure of working my way from an in-house designer to becoming the creative director. In the future I would like to offer students internships in my company. I am committed to good design and supporting the design revolution in southern Spain."

 

Brett (South Africa)

Former graduated Graphic Design student

 

 

2nd year Furniture Design :: Joe Canales (Holland)

 

"I am glad that by doing my projects this year I have improved my 3D and Auto-Cad skills. But I have also improved in other areas and have a greater understanding of the functionality of furniture."

 

Joe Canales (Holland)

2nd year Furniture Design

 

 

2nd year Interior Design :: Kamilla Tolak (Poland)

 

"I am very happy with extra space in the school. It is great that Graphic Designers work together with the Interior Design students."

 

Kamilla Tolak (Poland)

2nd year Interior Design

 

 

Katrina Schnider

 

"Attending the Marbella Design Academy was a memorable experience for me. It was a good learning environment in a very sociable atmosphere. I believe the academy was a good step in my career as now I am working with an architectural company in Spain after graduating."

 

Katrina Schnider

 

 

Hazel Butler

 

"I spent a year on the foundation Interior Architecture course and found it to be a wonderful experience. I began the course not knowing anything about architecture or how to do plans and elevations and I found that the one to one tuition available at the college was so much better than what I had experienced when I studied Art and Design at university in England. I left Spain with an extremely heavy portfolio! I really enjoyed my time there and recommend the course to anyone interested in Interior Architecture."

 

Hazel Butler

 

 

Julie Buck

 

"I would like to say thank you for a great year at the Marbella Design Academy, I have enjoyed the year immensely. In such a short space of time I have learnt so much. I am really looking forward to next year , and am excited about all the new and exciting things that I will learn."

 

Julie Buck

 

 

Natasha Gonzalez

 

"Marbella Design Academy is designed for students to enjoy as they learn due to the friendly atmosphere. The academy is growing quickly and soon will be able to enjoy a much bigger facility to accommodate more students but still keep small groups for the interaction
amongst teacher and students."

 

Natasha Gonzalez

 

 

Betina Huber

 

"My year at The 1st Year at The Marbella Design Academy has been the most instructive time I ever had during "school-time"! I have learned so much."

 

Betina Huber

 

 

Dorka Jonas

 

"I learnt many things here, not only how to draw, and give presentation, but how to work on my own, and be organized, and self-motivated. I met many people during those years, at the school, and around Marbella. I learnt Spanish, and I got a job with an architect in the second year."

 

Dorka Jonas

 

 

Henrik Rasmussen (Denmark)

 

"In a period of 4 month I have been a guest student at Marbella Design Academy, located in Spain. At my stay, I have gained a lot. Compared to other schools, the school fee here is very cheap. That being said it is also a place, were it is very easy to make some sort of contacts and get related jobs in your spare time. Quite a few students worked with other designers and architects. As for me, I got a job making the menu and business cards for a restaurant nearby. I had a great time at the school and made some good friends from all over the
world.

I wouldn't trade it for anything."

 

Henrik Rasmussen (Denmark)

 

 

Anne Halpenny

 

"I thoroughly enjoyed the foundation year in the Academy. With the positive encouragement amazing portfolios we produced by the end of the year. A great year."

 

Anne Halpenny

 

 

Ann-Sophie

 

"I have been a student at the Marbella Design Academy for three years. I was so delighted to find a design academy on the Costa del Sol. And I was very positively surprised about the study plan. It was very free but at the same time very planned and structured in the way that would make the student learn the most. I also liked the fact that people from all over the world came to study there. The Director of the school, Ms Helle Byrn, was a great inspiration for me, always being positive and helping all the students in any way she could."

 

Ann-Sophie

 

 

Gwenn Vollmer (Trier, Germany)

 

"My stay as a Guest student at the Marbella Design Academy was very interesting. It was totally different from studying at University in germany. When I went there I was very surprised by the friendly atmosphere at the school. The Teachers and students were working well together in a nice and friendly atmosphere. In germany the critique about projects, which everyone needs to develop is based on putting you down. At the Marbella Design Academy the critique was based on the developement and encouragement of the students, which is great, because this helps you much more than if somenone tries to be over critical. In germany you get the impression, that students wouldn't learn anything in a friendly atmosphere and that it is necessary to put you down, but at the academy my experience was different! It showed me, that it works when the environment and the relationship between teachers and students is nice and harmonius. I really learned a lot - things that I think are very important for interior architecture are not taught in Germany - things like external and internal - x perspective, freehand drawing and presentation skills. And now 1 1/2 years later working on my diploma I'm very thankful for what I learned at the academy. I wouldn't want to miss the experiences that I had during my stay at the academy.

Thanks!"

 

Gwenn Vollmer (Trier, Germany)

 

 

Jason Campbell (USA)

 

"Hi Helle
I am back in the US now living in Montana and am starting up my own business doing graphic and media design. I will also be providing CAD and 3D imaging services for the local architects. There is a great market here for that stuff. It is one of the richest areas in the state and development is continuing to grow. We will be the first to offer this service in this area. Even though we had some disagreements about the design process I see that as being healthy and educational. And the things I learned from attending your school have set me on my current path. I am excited and glad.
Thank You!
"

 

Jason Campbell (USA)

 

 

Stefan

 

"Thanks for what I have learned as a student at the Marbella Design Academy, I have today an excellent and highly paid job as Manager for Imperial Furnitures in Nueva Andalucia in Marbella.


Thank You."

 

Stefan

 

 

Maggie (Argentina)

 

"I am very happy with all I have learned at the 1st Year. Some days I was not in my best mood but Toni gave me nice graphic projects to make me feel more interested in what I was doing. I have passed a very nice year and can not wait till the next year."

 

Maggie (Argentina)

 

 

Graphic student :: Brett (South Africa)

 

"This year has been great. I have learnt and accomplished so much.
Next year will be even better."

 

Brett (South Africa)

Graphic student

 

 

1st year Graphic Student :: Oliver (Luxembourg)

 

"I am quite pleased with the course and the graphic projects are interesting."

 

Oliver (Luxembourg)
1st year Graphic Student

 

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