Each task or assignment for this course pushes you to think more about placement of components in order to ensure that the elements and principles of design are used to create a harmonious result. Mark encourages creativity by providing examples before leaving you to work in your own way, this is incredibly stimulating. All feedback provided is done in a positive way which encourages you to assess your own work better each time - however I still manage to repeat some of the same faults over and again ;) so plenty more to learn.

I really enjoyed the course and particularly found the critique process really helpful, as Mark carefully explained what worked well with the designs we had each produced and how they could potentially be improved further. At each stage, Mark explained how the design principles applied and helped me to develop my understanding of contemporary work.

@flower.thinking Mark thank you for always pushing boundaries and encouraging us to all question why we design as we do. This course is further developing my thought processes in the application of the elements and principles of design. The group discussions provide amazing insights into all aspects of the tasks. Your feedback is considered and on point. Looking forward to the next submission.

An inspirational course which I would recommend to Floral Designers and Artists. Mark is an exceptional and gifted educator.

This course was very valuable in learning to think critically while designing. Mark is an excellent instructor who critiques each piece thoroughly, explaining what works and why, and how what doesn't might be strengthened. Students are provided a lot of resources and examples for each task, and classes are recorded so you can play them back if you missed anything. I really learned so much from this class, thank you, Mark!