Let’s be honest—most online design courses aren’t great. You’re stuck watching pre-recorded videos, doing assignments in isolation, and crossing your fingers that what you’re learning is actually relevant in today’s market. Sound familiar?
That’s exactly why LABASAD, Barcelona School of Arts and Design, decided to do things differently. With over 30 Online Master’s programmes in design, creativity, communication and photography, they’ve cracked the code on what online creative education should actually look like.
Read on to discover eight compelling reasons to study at LABASAD, in either English or Spanish, wherever you are in the world.
1. Every class is live
Here’s what makes LABASAD special: every single class is live. Not pre-recorded. Not “watch this video and hope for the best”. Live, interactive sessions where you can ask questions, get feedback, and actually connect with your teachers and fellow students.
They call it their Onlive methodology, and it’s brilliant in its simplicity. You get all the convenience of online learning—study from anywhere, fit it around your job, no commuting—but with the energy and engagement of being in a real classroom.
Can’t make a live session? No worries. Everything’s recorded, so you can catch up later. But trust us, you’ll want to be there live if you can.
2. You learn from people actually doing the work
Want to know LABASAD’s secret weapon? Their teachers aren’t just academics—they’re working professionals currently collaborating with brands you’ve definitely heard of. We’re talking about designers who are out there right now, creating campaigns, building brands, and solving real problems for real clients.
This means you’re not learning theory from a dusty textbook. You’re getting the inside scoop on what actually works, what clients really want, and what’s happening in the industry right now. It’s like having a direct line to the creative directors and senior designers you aspire to become.
3. Students actually succeed
Don’t just take our word for it. Zuzanna Wasążnik, who completed the Online Master in Graphic and Digital Design, puts it perfectly: “I’m grateful to LABASAD and my teachers for giving me the tools and freedom to express my ideas visually and find my own voice.”
Project by Fleur Willems, Masters student at LABASAD
Project by Natalia Joazeiro, Masters student at LABASAD
Similarly, Fleur Willems loved learning from active professionals: “Their insights and experiences brought a practical, real-world perspective to the coursework,” she enthuses. And, Amador Artiga, who is studying the Online Master in Motion Graphics, also found the experience transformative. “I’ve strengthened my confidence in my own work,” she says, “and feel capable of reaching goals I previously thought were unattainable.”
In short, these aren’t just technical skills courses; they’re confidence-building, career-changing experiences.
4. It actually fits your life
Here’s the thing about most creative professionals: you’re already juggling work, life, and maybe some freelance projects on the side. The last thing you need is an inflexible course that demands you drop everything.