design + Business

fwd foundations

A free 5-day email course introducing key business strategies for designers.

Course Overview
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  • 5 strategy-packed emails introducing core business concepts
  • Less than 10 minutes of daily reading, with quick wins you can use now
  • Templates and frameworks you can use next week
  • No fluff, no inbox clutter - just practical strategies that work ​

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Over 5 days, you’ll learn:

Foundation for Growth
→ The mindset shift that separates $50k from $100k designers
→ Introduction to value-based pricing
→ Sample client conversion framework

Systems for Scale
→ Time management matrix for streamlined work
→ Introduction to our client qualification framework that prevents scope creep
→ Sample value ladder that justifies premium pricing ​
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Ready to level up your design business?
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  • You know your design skills are solid, but business growth feels unclear
  • You’re ready to move beyond trading time for money
  • You want to build a sustainable design business, not just freelance
  • You’re looking for proven systems, not generic business advice ​

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Get an inside look at the Design + Business Academy
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  • Sample MBA-backed frameworks adapted for designers
  • Preview of our complete business systems
  • Introduction to key strategies and methods
  • Taste of our practical, implementation-focused approach ​

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What to Expect
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  • Clear, actionable preview of business strategies
  • Quick daily insights into building a design business
  • Zero inbox clutter - just valuable content
  • First to know when the Design + Business Academy launches

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Connect & Grow Together ​
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Join our Discord community when you sign up for the email course, and have access forever. Share your journey with other designers as we build profitable businesses together.

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    Questions? Email hello@fwddesign.co​