Upon successful enrolment, you will have immediate access to the course content. Lesson content will be released on a weekly schedule, and you can revisit the published video and written material any time, as per your schedule, for upto 365 days from the date of your enrolment.

Yes, this course is designed with a beginner (or even intermediate) level in mind. You’ll only need basic knowledge and handling of your preferred camera, whether it be a DSLR, a film camera or even your phone. I encourage you to use the tool you’re most comfortable with, there’s no need to complicate things.

Yes! This course is flexible enough to accommodate people with different kinds of equipment. You can use a basic DSLR or even your phone to take the photos, and natural light or whatever artificial light you might have for this course. We will not go deep into the technical side of photography, rather, concentrate on concept creation and finding your own creative voice.

I’m not a professional chef or food stylist either. Everyone has some sort of relationship with food, though. Food communicates ideas, emotions and stories, and it doesn’t need to look “beautiful” or professionally styled to achieve that.

You’ll need to have basic photography knowledge and handling of whatever equipment you might need to take and edit the photographs. Also, you’ll need a basic understanding of materials and tools to create props (for example, obtaining textiles, painting/cutting or manipulation of materials for prop and backdrop creation depending on your concept). You’ll also need simple kitchen utensils and cooking experience, depending as well on the concept you’ll develop.

Yes, you definitely can accommodate this course to your own time and schedule. The training program is designed to be accessible online, in any timezone. Most of the modules are pre-recorded and you can return to them and any additional class material whenever you like, for up to 365 days from initial enrolment. For live coaching sessions for questions and feedback, guidance in your own creative food photoshoot, you will schedule your meetings with your instructor as per your mutual availability.

Yes! Upon successful completion of the coursework, you will be issued a Certificate of completion from i-fooddesign (The International Center for Food Design).

Once you have begun your coursework after successful enrolment in the training program, the i-fooddesign team will be in touch with you to chart out your plan and help schedule your 1-1 coaching sessions.

The International Center for Food Design (i-fooddesign) the reference organisation for the emerging food design discipline. Our mission is to empower the next generation of purpose-driven creative professionals to create a motivated workforce of thought leaders dedicated to bettering our food systems. Through online courses, events, publications, work opportunities and coordination with academic institutions, our member-based network connects multiple roles within agencies, business and government to strengthen the impact of food design within public and private sectors.

iFDers are part of our global, open-minded network of purpose-driven creative food professionals from all over the world. Membership includes:

• Ask us anything (and everything) food design related
• Exchange thoughts about inspiring projects and ideas
• Attend our events online from anywhere (1-2 every month)
• Collaborate on projects with other iFDers
• Meet up with other iFDers around the world
• Get suppot to find food design jobs
• Get help to set up your own food design practice

You can choose from monthly or annual plans. Learn more here.