
About me
I am Maarja, a graphic designer and founder of Keerdus Design Studio. My passion is creating visual solutions that are both beautiful and functional.
Over 12 years of experience in design has taught me that good design is not just aesthetics – it is a strategic tool.
Keerdus Design Studio
Creative Director and Design Partner
Education & Training
The person who has completed the training knows:
Upon completing the training, participants will know:
how to use the tools and features of Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo;
how to effectively use the Shape and Pen tools in vector graphics;
how to create and edit more complex illustrations, including the application of gradients;
designs isometric images and business cards, demonstrating design techniques;
applies basic photo editing techniques in raster graphics software;
performs photo manipulation using non-destructive techniques, including blending.
Course content:
Koolituse läbinu:
Understands and knows how to use a graphics tablet as a tool for working on a computer. Can distinguish between different graphics tablets and knows how to choose the one that best suits their needs. Knows how to connect a graphics tablet to their computer and configure the computer’s settings for design work.Distinguishes between vector and raster graphics. Knows the characteristics and applications of vector graphics. Can create vector graphics and distinguishes between the most common vector graphics file types.Is familiar with the basic functions of the open-source vector graphics software “Inkscape.” Is able to create simple designs and patterns using Inkscape. Is able to work with the graphics canvas in Inkscape.Has basic knowledge of working with the graphics canvas and uses it to create simple graphic works—logos, patterns, shapes, and sketches
Skills you'll gain:
The trainee will:
Select templates and a suitable design style to create information and marketing materials for service design;
Consider Canva's limitations when creating designs;
Design visually effective information and marketing materials in the Canva environment;
Apply Canva AI tools to create marketing materials
Conference content and main topics
Adobe MAX 2025 was Adobe’s international creativity and design conference, held October 28–30, 2025, in Los Angeles and streamed online. The program included keynotes, sessions, labs, and the MAX Sneaks presentation. The conference focused on tools for creative work, design, photography, video, social media, 3D, and generative AI, as well as updates to Adobe Creative Cloud. Live streams, select online sessions, and on-demand content were available to online attendees.
Main topics and what was learned
The trainee will:
Orienteerub valdkonna seadused: töölepinguseadus, võlaõigusseadus, tarbijakaitseseadus, toiduseadus, alkoholiseadus;
Selgitab võlaõigusseaduse alusel sõlmitavate lepingute põhimõtteid ja rakendamist, koostab ning sõlmib neid;
Mõistab tööseadusandlust sh töölepingu konkreetse aspekte ja nõudeid;
Tunneb toiduseaduse ja alkoholiseaduse nõudeid ning rakendab vajalikke tegevuslubasid ja dokumentatsiooni;
Mõistab tarbijakaitse seadusandluse olulisust ja rakendamist äritegevuses;
Mõistab õiguskaitsevahendid lepingu täitmise nõudmisel ja lepingu rikkumise korral;
Optimeerib oma seadusandliku dokumentatsiooni töövoogusid tehisintellekti abil
The learning outcomes correspond to:
The trainee will:
Understands the possibilities of using AI in various work processes;
Implements AI tools to automate administrative tasks;
Implements AI in marketing activities and event organization;
Creates and trains a chatbot and assistant
The learning outcomes correspond to:
The trainee will:
Knows the basics of marketing and is well-versed in the market situation;
Creates and manages an online store on the WordPress platform, increasing sales in the local market;
Uses the basics of SEO to increase website visibility and traffic;
Uses artificial intelligence to create text and content for the website;
Creates and configures search advertising in Google Ads to increase sales and visibility of the online store
The learning outcomes correspond to:
Conference content and main topics
“12 HOURS: MARKET, SELL, RECRUIT!” 2025 was a free online conference held on September 25, 2025, from 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. The conference was organized by Turunduslabor, Epic Solutions, and FoodStudio. The program featured 12 experts in their respective fields and covered practical topics in the areas of marketing, sales, recruitment, AI tools, export support activities, personal branding, online visibility, and content creation.
Key topics and speakers
The trainee will:
Understands the principles and applications of AI in e-commerce;
Uses AI for effective marketing activities;
Creates and customizes a user-friendly website with the help of AI;
Creates and trains a chatbot for your website;
Understands the functioning and strategies of international e-commerce through the world's largest sales platform Amazon.
The learning outcomes correspond to:
The trainee will:
Knows basic marketing concepts, marketing strategies and channels.
Analyzes the company's target groups and selects appropriate marketing methods and channels.
Creates a simple marketing plan.
Knows internet marketing and uses it in marketing activities.
Creates a company profile on the most popular social media channels, creates content and analyzes it.
Implements artificial intelligence capabilities
The learning outcomes correspond to:
The trainee will:
Understands the principles of modern learning approaches and child-centered pedagogy;Understands their role in supporting a child’s development and the importance of play during the preschool years;Creates an age-appropriate, play-based environment for children in teaching and educational work;Applies pedagogical knowledge when working with children;Applies creative and play-based teaching methods when conducting teaching and educational activities.
The trainee will:
Knows the basics of marketing and is well-versed in the market situation;
Creates and manages an online store on the WordPress platform, increasing sales in the local market;
Uses the basics of SEO to increase website visibility and traffic;
Uses artificial intelligence to create text and content for the website;
Creates and configures search advertising in Google Ads to increase sales and visibility of the online store
The learning outcomes correspond to:
The person who has completed the training:
knows various aspects of the regularity of preschooler behavior;
is able to think at the child's level;
notices the child's needs and responds accordingly;
knows how to behave when helping a child or directing their activities;
reflects on their own actions when working with children
The learning outcomes correspond to:
The trainee will:
Understands the principles of filming and video editing;Is familiar with the basic functions and settings of filming equipment;Uses a camera and/or smartphone to create videos;Plans a script, films, and edits video clips into a cohesive whole using free tools, and uses them to market their products;Understands the basic principles of lighting and sound recording;Understands various camera movements, angles, and shot sizes.
The learning outcomes correspond to:
The trainee will:
Understands the principles and applications of AI in e-commerce;Uses AI for effective marketing activities;Creates and customizes a user-friendly website with the help of AI;Creates and trains a chatbot for their website;Understands the functioning and strategies of international e-commerce through Amazon, the world’s largest sales platform.
The learning outcomes correspond to:
The trainee will:
Knows basic marketing concepts, marketing strategies and channels.
Analyzes the company's target groups and selects appropriate marketing methods and channels.
Creates a simple marketing plan.
Knows internet marketing and uses it in marketing activities.
Creates a company profile on the most popular social media channels, creates content and analyzes it.Understands the basics of SEO and the capabilities of a websiteImplements artificial intelligence capabilities
The learning outcomes correspond to:
The trainee will::
Understands the need for chatbots
Is up to date with new solutions in the field of AI
Finds the chatbot needed for his/her work
Formulates a question leading to the desired result
Evaluates the suitability of the resulting result
Applies AI to word processing and document form creation
Generates images and improves existing photos
Knows the legal implications
Conference Overview
Adobe MAX 2024 was Adobe’s international creativity and design conference, held October 14–16, 2024, at the Miami Beach Convention Center and streamed online. The program included an Opening Keynote, an Inspiration Keynote, MAX Sneaks, and a total of 173 on-demand sessions. The conference focused on updates to Adobe Creative Cloud, the application of generative AI in creative work, and practical workflows in the fields of graphic design, photography, video, social media, 3D, and business creativity. As part of MAX 2024, Adobe unveiled over 100 new features across several Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, InDesign, and Adobe Express.
Main topics, sessions, and speakers
Webinar topics and speakers:
The trainee will:
Knows basic marketing concepts, marketing strategies and channels.
Analyzes the company's target groups and selects appropriate marketing methods and channels.
Creates a simple marketing plan.
Knows internet marketing and uses it in marketing activities.
Creates a company profile on social media channels, creates content and analyzes it.
Creates a Google company profile.
Knows the basics of SEO and websites.
Knows a lot about artificial intelligence
The learning outcomes correspond to:
Course Outcomes:
Using ChatGPT to manage and optimize communication.
Organizing effective meetings with the help of artificial intelligence.
Streamlining and improving communication with the help of artificial intelligence.
Optimizing and streamlining daily work using AI technologies.
Creating and managing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Creating virtual experts using artificial intelligence.
Theoretical foundations and practical applications of artificial intelligence in daily work.
Risks and ethical considerations related to AI.Effective communication with AI systems
The learning outcomes correspond to:
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Skills you'll gain:
Skills you'll gain:
What you will learn:
Evaluate theories of visual communication that that can be used to explain how visuals communicate to convey messages.
Define and use design elements and design principles and understand their significance in designing effective communication strategies.
Discover the design process and how it can be used effectively to research and discover creative solutions to communication problems.
Develop an understanding of the language and careers in visual communication.
Skills you will gain:
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Trainee will:
The goal is to provide a safe and understandable introduction to the world of artificial intelligence for beginners. The focus is on basic tools, their use, and security.
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Trainee will:
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