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About The Course
Everything you need to confidently enter the profession and create real client projects.
We Create History
This course is designed for anyone who wants to quickly and confidently master design from scratch. You’ll get clear explanations, practical assignments, and a structured learning path that helps you build skills and create professional projects.
The lessons are organized step by step, without overload, so you can see real results as you progress through the course.
Who It’s For
This course is ideal for beginner designers, students, freelancers, and anyone who wants to develop visual thinking and learn to create modern, high-quality projects without unnecessary complexity.
- Beginners starting from zero
- Students looking to build practical skills
- Freelancers who want to expand their services
- Anyone interested in design and creative fields
What It’s For
The course helps you gain practical skills, understand key design principles, build your first portfolio pieces, and confidently move toward a professional level or new career opportunities.
- To learn real design tools and workflows
- To understand how composition and color work
- To create strong portfolio projects
- To prepare for freelance work or a design-related career
About The Instructor And The Academy
Experience, projects, and the mission of Kraus Academy — learning a profession that opens opportunities and brings freedom.
Kraus Academy
Kristina Kraus
Kristina has been working in the real estate business for over eight years. Constantly getting inspiration from her work, Kristina, with her excellent taste helps to find the best solutions to combine customers wishes with an expert opinion. Kristina is the owner of the kitchen furniture salon Kraus Köögid. Kristina loves reading books and painting. Constantly develops herself by visiting exhibitions and trainings.
Kraus Academy is a space created by a practicing specialist with real experience at Kraus Köögid.
Kristina has gone from her very first projects to complex custom kitchens and interior solutions, and today she shares knowledge built on years of practice, dozens of completed projects, and a deep understanding of the profession.
Our mission is to teach skills that provide stable income, freedom of choice, and confidence in the future.
We believe that quality education should be simple, clear, and honest: no fluff — only real experience, proven tools, and support at every step.
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Course Plans & Program
Step-by-step learning to master the skills that matter.
Basic
Learn at your own pace with essential tools and lessons.
- Access to online lessons
- Video tutorials on key topics
- Checklists and materials for self-study
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Pro
Step up your skills with live guidance and interactive feedback.
- Everything in Basic
- Live webinars with the instructor
- Feedback on assignments
- Additional masterclasses
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VIP
Get personalized mentorship and unlock exclusive opportunities.
- Everything in Pro
- One-on-one personal consultations
- Review of real projects
- Premium certificate
- Access to private student community
Course Program
Section 1 — Introduction To Kitchen Design
- 1.1 Basics of kitchen layout
- 1.2 Materials and their properties
- 1.3 Fundamentals of working with clients
Section 2 — Planning And Design
- 2.1 Ergonomics and zoning
- 2.2 Working with dimensions
- 2.3 Technical drawings basics
Section 3 — Working With Visualization
- 3.1 Introduction to 3D modeling tools
- 3.2 Textures, lighting, and rendering
- 3.3 Creating a realistic visual presentation
Section 4 — Practical Projects
- 4.1 Developing a kitchen design from scratch
- 4.2 Working with complex spaces
- 4.3 Selection of materials and hardware
Section 5 — Course Completion And Portfolio
- 5.1 Final project preparation
- 5.2 Building a professional portfolio
- 5.3 Tips for project presentation
Section 6 — Career And Professional Growth
- 6.1 Where to find your first clients
- 6.2 Pricing your design services
- 6.3 Freelance vs. Studio: choosing your path
Student Reviews
What our students say — real stories, real results.
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Reviews
“The course gave me a clear structure and real skills — halfway through the training I was already able to take my first clients.”
Lisa Monroe
Kitchen Designer
“I loved that the instructor reviews mistakes and guides you to results — for the first time I felt confident in my work.”
Brian Adams
CEO
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the course and how it will help you develop your skills.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for beginners who want to start from scratch, as well as intermediate learners looking to solidify their foundational skills and learn best practices.
What’s included in the course?
You will get lifetime access to video tutorials, downloadable checklists, practical assignments after each module, and access to our private community chat.
How long will it take to complete the course?
The course is self-paced, so you can progress according to your schedule. On average, it takes about 6–8 weeks to complete with consistent practice.
What skills will I gain?
By the end of the course, you will master the core tools of the trade, learn how to build real-world projects, and develop a professional workflow that saves time.
Do I need any prior experience?
No prior experience is required! We start with the absolute basics and gradually move toward more complex topics. All you need is a computer and a desire to learn.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes! Upon successful completion of all modules and the final project, you will receive a digital certificate that you can add to your LinkedIn profile or resume.