You’ve got Canva. You’ve got templates.
So why do your graphics still look… 'ugh'
and take forever to create?
Inside The Design Den, it’s like having a professional designer in your pocket, with 30+ years of experience helping you refine your graphics, fix layouts and make better design decisions every time you create visuals for your business.
Get expert feedback and practical design guidance – so your graphics start looking better and coming together faster.
Once your brand is set up, The Design Den is where you continue designing, with expert guidance from Miranda
After building your Brand Kit and templates inside Design Your Brand Academy, The Design Den is your ongoing design support hub – helping you stay consistent with your brand and improve your visuals as your business evolves.
Instead of designing alone, you’ll have a professional designer reviewing your work and showing you exactly how to improve your graphics – fast.
You've created your Canva Brand Kit
But designing for your business still takes longer than it should
Truth bomb: Once your brand is set up, the work doesn’t stop.
You still need graphics for things like:
social media posts
launches and promotions
lead magnets
presentations
new offers
website updates
And without support, it’s easy to fall into the same cycle again...
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Messy
visuals
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No real
brand style
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Too many choices
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And a lot of wasted time
Not because Canva is difficult. And not because you're bad at design.
But because you're doing it alone.
That’s exactly why I created The Design Den.
A place to keep improving your brand & graphics
The Design Den isn’t another course to work through. It’s a membership designed to support you while you're creating graphics for your business.
Inside, you’ll have a place to:
⭐️ ask design questions
⭐️ get feedback on your graphics
⭐️ improve your visuals over time
⭐️ stay consistent with your brand
⭐️ keep learning as tools and trends evolve
Because building a brand isn’t a once-off task. It’s something that grows with your business.
What The Design Den helps you do...
Inside The Design Den, everything is designed to help you keep creating with confidence.
Guidance
Get expert design input whenever you’re unsure about a branding or graphic decision
Feedback
Share your graphics and get constructive feedback to improve them before they go live
Momentum
Stay consistent with your brand and keep showing up with polished, professional visuals
Because the biggest difference between brands that look scattered and brands that look strong is consistency over time.
The Design Den is where you continue refining your visuals so your brand keeps looking polished and professional as your business grows.
The real reason people struggle with their graphics
Most business owners don’t struggle because they lack tools. They struggle because they’re designing in isolation.
Without guidance, it's easy to:
🫣 question every design choice
😳 spend too long tweaking layouts
😩 lose consistency across your graphics
🥺 feel unsure about what actually looks “right”
Inside The Design Den, you always have support when you need it.
So instead of guessing your way through design decisions, you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
What you get inside The Design Den
As a member, you’ll get ongoing support to help you keep improving your graphics and brand presence.
1️⃣ Weekly Design Q&A Sessions
Bring your questions, your half-finished designs and your “is this right?” moments. These weekly sessions give you real-time guidance so you’re never stuck guessing on your own.
2️⃣ Monthly Masterclasses
Each month, I teach a focused training on branding, design or working smarter in Canva. Think practical, useful lessons you can apply straight away – not fluffy theory.
3️⃣ Community feedback & encouragement
You’re surrounded by like-minded business owners who are designing their graphics too. Share your progress, get honest feedback and a much-needed confidence boost when you need it.
4️⃣ Continued access to the Brand Buddy GPT
Your built-in AI helper from Canva AI Made Simple and Design Your Brand Academy. The Brand Buddy helps you stay aligned with your brand as you continue designing – guiding you through the Discover, Define and Design stages whenever you need clarity.
Use it to refine your brand direction, write better prompts for Canva’s AI and make faster design decisions – turning hours of overthinking into focused progress.
Plus exclusive member benefits
The Design Den members also receive extra perks that make it easier to continue improving your brand.
⭐️ Member discounts on future workshops & programmes
The Design Den members receive 50% off future workshops and selected programmes.
That means if a new Bootcamp or live training is released, you can join at half the price. If the programme includes optional VIP support or coaching, members only pay for that upgrade if they want the extra guidance.
⭐️ Access to programme training materials
Whenever I run a new training, workshop or programme, the core training material is added to your membership library once the live programme has finished.
So over time, your learning library continues to grow with updated tools, strategies and resources.
⭐️ Special member pricing for future DBA cohorts
The Design Den members who have previously completed Design Your Brand Academy (DBA) can join future DBA cohorts at 50% off the current programme price. This allows past students to revisit the programme, refresh their brand and benefit from the latest updates.
If you haven’t completed Design Your Brand Academy yet, I recommend joining the next cohort first so you can fully build your brand foundations with the step-by-step guidance and support.
So your skills keep growing with your business.
Kim Kruysman
"Her easy to follow advice, and step-by-step actionable instructions helped fast track the creative process, and all with newfound Canva confidence."
Kim Cramer
"Working with Miranda inside DBA was a game changer and time saver for my business. Now I design faster, my graphics look more put together, and I feel confident hitting publish!!!"
Johleen van Dyk
"I started DBA knowing absolutely nothing. Now I’m creating designs with all the bells and whistles. Miranda truly goes above & beyond, her support was exceptional."
Hey there...
Hi, I’m Miranda 👋🏻
I’m a graphic designer & branding expert with over 30 years’ experience.
I’ve spent decades creating shortcuts & systems to design faster, make better decisions & stay consistent without overthinking everything.
Now I teach business owners how to do the same – without needing a design degree or living inside Canva.
I don’t just teach tools. I teach you how to see your brand properly.
So, is The Design Den right for you?
The Design Den is perfect for you if:
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You’ve already built your Brand Kit and want ongoing support
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You want feedback on your graphics before publishing them
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You enjoy learning but don’t want to figure everything out alone
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You want a place to keep improving your visuals over time
Why I recommend a 3-month commitment
Real change doesn’t happen overnight
The Design Den isn’t a ‘download-and-disappear’ space. It’s where you build momentum.
That’s why there’s a recommended 3-month minimum commitment. Not to trap you. To support you properly.
You deserve:
⏰ Time to learn
🎨 Space to apply
👩🏻🤝👩🏾 And guidance while you do so
Three months of clarity, consistency & confidence can change everything.
Angel Sedran
"Working with Miranda Capellino on my branding journey has been a game-changer – it's like having a branding guru by my side, showing me the ropes in a way that actually makes sense."
Wim & Alison Kuit
"Miranda has utterly transformed our brand, she has guided us in setting up our Brand Kit, streamlining the process of creating an impressive online presence."
Hannah Gill
"She explains design concepts in a way that is easy to understand, can help you take your designs from good to AMAZING, and will equip you with the skills needed to make that transformation on your own."
FAQ
Got questions? I’ve got answers.
What’s included in The Design Den? ⭐️ CHECK OUT ALL THE DETAILS! ⭐️
Here’s a high-level look at what’s included in The Design Den membership:
• 1 live Masterclass with me every month
• 1 live Q&A coaching session every week
• Access to the Masterclass Vault (training replays)
• The Brand Buddy GPT – your AI design assistant
• Access to selected programmes & workshops from my course library
• A private community of business owners building their brands
• 50% off future live co-labs, bootcamps & trainings
Below you’ll find more detail on each of these features and how they support your ongoing design journey.
Part 1 – Weekly live calls & AI support
🌟 Regular Q&A sessions (every Thursday 7pm SAST)
Submit your questions in advance and get answers live during our weekly Q&A session.
This is your space to ask anything related to your brand, Canva designs, templates or design decisions – and get clear guidance instead of guessing.
These sessions are designed to be interactive, so the best way to benefit is to attend live.
🌟 Monthly live Masterclass (last Thursday of every month)
Each month I teach a focused training covering branding, design workflows, tips or tools that help you improve your graphics and show up more confidently online.
Every session is taught live by me and added to the Masterclass Vault afterwards so you can revisit it whenever you need.
⭐ Masterclass Vault
Every monthly training is saved inside the Masterclass Vault so you can watch or rewatch sessions whenever you need them.
Inside the vault you’ll find:
• a growing library of brand and design training
• a simple master list so you can quickly find the topic you need
These replays are available while you remain an active member.
⭐ The Brand Buddy GPT (AI support)
The Brand Buddy GPT is your built-in AI helper originally created for Canva AI Made Simple and Design Your Brand Academy.
It helps you stay aligned with your brand as you continue designing – guiding you through the Discover, Define and Design stages whenever you need clarity.
Continue using the Brand Buddy to:
• clarify your brand vibe and direction
• write better prompts for Canva’s AI
• refine and revise your Brand Kit
• make confident design decisions
• move forward faster instead of overthinking
It’s like having a thinking partner that understands your brand.
Part 2 – Selected courses
Inside The Design Den you’ll also have access to several of my existing courses and workshops.
These are available as additional learning resources you can explore at your own pace whenever you want to deepen your skills.
Some of the programmes currently available include:
• Canva Quickstart
• Canva AI Made Simple
These programmes provide additional guidance, templates and training to support your ongoing design journey.
Part 3 – Community
⭐ Private community
Inside The Design Den you'll also get access to a private community of business owners who are designing their graphics alongside you.
It’s a supportive space where you can:
• ask questions
• share your graphics
• get feedback
• stay accountable
You’ll also get guidance from me backed by 30+ years of design experience.
⭐ The Design Den Roadmap
The Design Den Roadmap is an interactive guide that helps you quickly see where you are in your journey and what to focus on next.
Instead of wondering what to watch, the roadmap points you in the right direction based on what you need right now.
⭐ 50% off new live co-labs, bootcamps & trainings
The Design Den members receive 50% off new live workshops, bootcamps and training programmes.
If a new programme launches and you want the full live experience, you can join at half the price as a member.
Once the programme finishes, the core training material is added to your member library so you can access the evergreen version inside your account.
How much does The Design Den cost? And how will I be billed? *
You can choose between two payment options when you join The Design Den:
📆 Monthly membership
You’ll be charged $49 per month (Founding member price) on the day you sign up. After that, you’ll be charged monthly on the same date you originally purchased (for example, if you join on May 5th, you’ll be charged on June 5th, July 5th, and so on).
While there’s no long-term lock-in, I strongly recommend staying in The Design Den for at least 3 months to get the best results. That gives you time to work through the core training, get support and feedback, and actually apply what you’re learning so you can see real progress.
📆 Yearly membership (best value)
Pay upfront for 12 months and only pay for 10 – giving you two months free. This option is perfect if you know you want long-term support and want to save money at the same time.
What if I want to cancel my membership?
No problem – you’re always in control of your subscription.
If you’re on the monthly plan, you can cancel at any time through your PayPal account (go to Subscriptions in your account settings). While you’re free to cancel whenever you like, I recommend staying for at least 3 months so you have time to learn, apply what you’re learning and get real support and feedback.
If you’re on the yearly plan, cancelling simply stops your membership from renewing at the end of your 12-month term. You’ll continue to have full access for the remainder of the year you’ve already paid for.
Please note:
• No prorated refunds are given for either monthly or yearly memberships.
• Yearly members will continue to receive member emails until the end of their paid 12-month term.
• Monthly members are removed from member emails as soon as they cancel.
• Monthly members retain community access for 14 days after cancelling.
Do I have to join the Q&A calls live? Are they recorded?
The weekly Q&A sessions are designed to be interactive and focused on helping you in real time, so they are not recorded.
Calls take place every Thursday at 7pm SAST, and I’ll send you a reminder email with the login link each week so you don’t forget.
The best way to benefit is to join live, ask your questions and get immediate feedback on your designs or challenges. If you miss a week, no problem – you can simply bring your questions to the next session.
How will I get access to the community?
Once your payment comes through, I’ll send you a Welcome email with your personal invite and all the details you need to join the community.
Because PayPal isn’t directly connected to my course platform (it only supports Stripe, which I can’t use here), access isn’t instant. I need to manually enrol you after I receive the payment notification from PayPal.
You’ll receive your access email within 24 hours of signing up. Thank you for your patience – and for bearing with this slightly old-school setup for now!
Is there a minimum length commitment?
There’s no fixed minimum, but I highly recommend staying in The Design Den for at least 3 months so you can really settle in, work through the trainings and start seeing proper results.
If you know you want ongoing support, the yearly plan is the best value – it works out cheaper and gives you the time and space to make big progress on your brand and designs over the year, with guidance every step of the way.
Just a quick note...
How The Design Den fits with Design Your Brand Academy
While it’s not a strict requirement, The Design Den is designed for people who have already completed Design Your Brand Academy and want ongoing support as they continue designing their graphics.
That’s because DBA helps you define your brand, build your Canva Brand Kit, and create your templates and design system. Once those foundations are in place, The Design Den becomes the space where you continue designing with guidance, feedback and ongoing support.
If you’re starting from scratch and need help building your brand step by step, I recommend beginning with Design Your Brand Academy first.
However, if you already have a clear brand and simply want support as you continue creating graphics for your business, you’re very welcome inside The Design Den.
Ready to stop second-guessing your graphics?
Join The Design Den and get the guidance, feedback and creative support that helps you keep your brand and designs looking polished and professional.
You don’t have to figure everything out alone anymore.