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Need help, have a question, or just want to chat all things creative?

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Got a question, idea, or creative roadblock? Need help with a project, want to suggest something fun to learn, or just feel like saying “Hey, I love creating too!”? I’d love to hear from you!

Reach out if you:
✔ Have a creative question – Stuck on something? Let’s figure it out together!
✔ Want to learn something new – Got a skill, tool, or technique you’d love to explore? Tell me, I might be able to help you!
✔ Have an idea for a cool project – Whether it’s for you, a group, or your class, I’m all ears!
✔ Need creative inspiration – Let’s get those ideas flowing!
✔ Just want to share what you’re working on – I’d love to see it!

Brb, Grabbing My Thinking Cap!

I personally read every message and do my best to reply within 48 hours—so hang tight! If you don’t hear back, check your spam folder (sometimes emails like to play hide and seek).

Looking forward to chatting with you!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is So Mad About Design?

So Mad About Design is a creative hub for young artists and designers to explore digital art and graphic design through fun tutorials, creative prompts, and hands-on learning.

Who is So MAD designed for?

So MAD About Design welcomes all creatives of all social, cultural, community and family backgrounds and of all identities and all abilities.

Our courses are aimed at tweens and teens aged 9-14. BUT we fully expect that as our creatives grow, we will likely expand to introduce our older students to more advanced Graphic Design programs and skills.

Does my child need any experience to join?

Nope! So Mad About Design is beginner-friendly, with step-by-step guidance to help young creatives build confidence at their own pace.

How do I access your tutorials?

The Pixels Vault membership is coming soon! But we also have a growing library of free resources and tutorials that can be accessed at any time HERE. They are pre-recorded, and you can access these when you want and learn at your own pace.

What is the Pixels Vault?

The Pixels Vault is an upcoming members-only library packed with Procreate tutorials, graphic design tips, step-by-step creative projects, exclusive brushes, and more! Sign up for early access HERE

How difficult are the lessons?

Our tutorials and courses are aimed at beginner (know nothing!) to intermediate (I’ve explored Canva and Procreate before) levels.

My purchase is not what I expected. Can I get a refund?

Due to the nature of Digital Products, any orders received and processed have a strict no refund policy. Where the incorrect Digital Product is sent to you, or where the link provided to download is not working, we will send the correct Digital Product to you, or a revised link at no extra cost. Read further on our refund policy HERE

Do I have to be there with my child?

No, not technically. Your child can follow our tutorials and instructions on their own BUT we’d love you as their parents/guardians to know what your youngster is doing, we want you to encourage them, guide them and cheer them on!

How can my young creative ask questions and get feedback?

They can reach out anytime via email or through the So MAD Parents Group, where we’re always happy to help!

What makes our courses and tutorials special?

Our goal is to make sure our young creatives are nurtured and supported in a fun and safe environment.

All courses are pre-recorded and accessed via the So Mad About Design website.
Young creatives are welcome to contact So MAD with questions and feedback. They can do this with the support of their parents/guardian, via their email or the So MAD parents’ group.
Our goal is to be a bright spark in your young creatives’ week. We want to inspire them to try new things, to stretch their creativity to the limit, and to build their confidence in digital and graphic design.
We want to see our young creatives use their “device time” productively - creating, designing and making something they’re proud of in that time, rather than waste it away on less productive activities.
Our courses require very few “art” supplies. A sketchbook, access to an iPad (with the Procreate app and Apple pencil) and/or a computer are generally all they’ll need.

What materials will I need?

For all courses and tutorials involving digital art and animation, our So MAD designers will need an iPad and Apple pencil (unless they prefer drawing with their finger, which some past students have preferred this!) along with the Procreate app.

Our courses and tutorials focusing on Graphic Design basics and skills, will use the free online graphic Design tool - Canva – this can be used via the iPad app or on a computer.

Do we have to use Procreate?

No! While Procreate is great (and my preferred tool), many skills and techniques can be applied using other digital art programs too.

Are tutorials short and easy to follow?

Tutorials are bite-sized and engaging—perfect for short attention spans and making creativity fun!

Videos are 5-10 minutes long, breaking skills down into quick wins that build confidence along the way.

Each tutorial builds on others, helping young creatives level up their skills without feeling overwhelmed.

Do kids need social media to participate?

Nope! So Mad About Design does not require young creatives to join forums or social media to access tutorials. Parents stay in the loop via email, our website, or social platforms (if they choose).

How do you protect kids' privacy?

We take privacy seriously and do not collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Parents can contact hello@somadaboutdesign.com to request the removal of any data.

Will my child's creations be shared?

We love celebrating young creatives and their work! However, we will always ask for parent and participant permission first before sharing online or in our gallery.

When we do showcase artwork, we use non-identifying features, like "Miss 12" or "Young Creative 14", instead of full names.

Your child's safety and privacy always comes first!