Where
Arrow
Your Hobby
Becomes a
Career

Helping young people go from a hobby to a career in design through real design projects, mentorship, and community.

Yahaya Muhammad discussing design with a group of students

Starok is a design school based in Nigeria. We train young people in digital design. Our approach is practical, mentor-led, and built around real work not classroom theory. We're building a clear pathway for creative minds to move from hobby to career.

Our work contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals. SDG 4, SDG 8 and SDG 9

SDG 4
SDG 8
SDG 9

01

Product Design

Product Design is about creating digital experiences that are both useful and beautiful. In this course, students learn how to design web and mobile products that are user-centered, intuitive, and functional.

You will learn

  • User research (interviews, surveys)
  • Building user personas and journey maps
  • Information architecture (sitemaps, wireframes)
  • Low- and high-fidelity prototyping
  • User Interface Design (Web and Mobile)
  • Accessibility and inclusive design principles
  • Working with design systems and libraries
Product Design

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02

Visual & Brand Design

Visual & Brand Design is about shaping how people perceive and connect with a brand through compelling visuals and consistent storytelling. In this course, students will learn to craft distinctive brand identities and design systems that communicate values, build trust, and leave lasting impressions.

You will learn

  • Logo and symbol design
  • Full brand identity systems (color, typography, imagery)
  • Brand guidelines and usage manuals
  • Real-world brand applications
  • Grids, hierarchy, and layout principles
  • Iconography design
  • Preparing brand assets for delivery
Visual & Brand Design

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03

Graphic Design

Graphic Design is all about visual storytelling—using imagery, typography, and layout to communicate ideas and inspire action. In this course, students will learn how to design compelling visuals that connect with audiences across print and digital media.

You will learn

  • History of graphic design
  • Poster and layout design
  • Typography and lettering
  • Color theory and composition
  • Grids, alignment, and spacing
  • Social media graphics and campaigns
  • Creative direction and visual storytelling
Graphic Design

Learning experience

Programs are structured like a creative studio, where collaboration, critique, and teamwork are part of everyday life. Students learn not just design skills, but also how to think, work, and deliver like professional creatives.

Real-World Projects

Real-World Projects

Mentorship From Working Designers

Mentorship From Working Designers

Studio Culture

Studio Culture

Career Focus

Career Focus

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"We're not just teaching design. We're helping young people start careers in the tech industry—by giving them the tools, experience, and mindset they need to move forward"

Yahaya Muhamad

Yahaya
Muhamad

Founder @ Starok

Product Design (UX/UI)

Product Design (UX/UI)

Visual & Brand Design

Visual & Brand Design

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Design Thinking

Design Thinking

Marketing Design

Marketing Design

Product Design (UX/UI)

Product Design (UX/UI)

Visual & Brand Design

Visual & Brand Design

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Design Thinking

Design Thinking

Marketing Design

Marketing Design

Product Design (UX/UI)

Product Design (UX/UI)

Visual & Brand Design

Visual & Brand Design

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Design Thinking

Design Thinking

Marketing Design

Marketing Design

Product Design (UX/UI)

Product Design (UX/UI)

Visual & Brand Design

Visual & Brand Design

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Design Thinking

Design Thinking

Marketing Design

Marketing Design

Product Design (UX/UI)

Product Design (UX/UI)

Visual & Brand Design

Visual & Brand Design

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Design Thinking

Design Thinking

Marketing Design

Marketing Design

Product Design (UX/UI)

Product Design (UX/UI)

Visual & Brand Design

Visual & Brand Design

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Design Thinking

Design Thinking

Marketing Design

Marketing Design

Product Design (UX/UI)

Product Design (UX/UI)

Visual & Brand Design

Visual & Brand Design

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Design Thinking

Design Thinking

Marketing Design

Marketing Design

Product Design (UX/UI)

Product Design (UX/UI)

Visual & Brand Design

Visual & Brand Design

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Design Thinking

Design Thinking

Marketing Design

Marketing Design

Product Design (UX/UI)

Product Design (UX/UI)

Visual & Brand Design

Visual & Brand Design

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Design Thinking

Design Thinking

Marketing Design

Marketing Design

Product Design (UX/UI)

Product Design (UX/UI)

Visual & Brand Design

Visual & Brand Design

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Design Thinking

Design Thinking

Marketing Design

Marketing Design

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