Stop settling for “fine” visuals.

Make every post, page and image professional—and make yourself proud.

  • Instant access to top designer tricks.

  • Create polished, professional visuals without a designer.

  • Step-by-step exercises that get results fast.

Your visuals shouldn’t be holding you back.

Imagine a potential client landing on your website or scrolling through your social media. Your visuals are… okay.


But in a crowded online world, “okay” can mean invisible. They miss your creativity, your care, your expertise.


Professional visuals aren’t just nice—they communicate trust, credibility, and the value of your business without saying a word.

In DIY: Design It Yourself, Theresa gives you instant access to top designer tricks, guided step-by-step exercises, and feedback that helps you create visuals you can be proud of. By the end, every post, every page, and every image will look professional, polished, and ready to attract the right attention.

  • Capture attention instantly with visuals that pop.

  • Communicate professionalism and credibility at first glance.

  • Gain the confidence to create your own designs again and again.

Meet Theresa!

I am the founder, brand architect and design educator at Wilmot Designs, LLC.

I decided early on that I wanted to be two things: an artist and a mom. Being both goal-oriented and nurturing, I have made both dreams a reality.

I love the creative process but I'm not the messy artist type, which made graphic design a perfect fit. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I applied my creative talents in packaging design, theatre playbill publication, and textile design as a hat designer. As a creative director, I direct the vision and creative implementation of a variety of projects for clients.

I also really enjoy connecting with and learning from other business owners. I belong to a few really great networking groups - I’m always happy to share if you’re interested!

When my mouse stops clicking, you can find me with my husband and two daughters…and most likely a glass of red wine and dark chocolate!

What are past students saying about DIY: Design-it-Yourself?

  • "I can’t believe how much I accomplished in just one month! From start to print, I successfully created a brand-new business asset—all thanks to the DYI: Do It Yourself Design course."

    I can’t believe how much I accomplished in just one month! From start to print, I successfully created a brand-new business asset—all thanks to the DYI: Do It Yourself Design course. The pre-recorded sessions were easy to follow, thoughtfully outlined, and hosted on a user-friendly platform that made the entire process feel approachable and doable. What really sets this course apart is Theresa’s genuine interest in each participant’s project. Her exceptional attention to detail, paired with the inspiring examples shared both in the pre-recorded lessons and during the live creative hours, gave me the clarity and confidence I needed to bring my vision to life. I’m honestly shocked at the progress I made in such a short time. Best of all, I now have a reliable design resource I can return to again and again. Highly recommend!

    —Lisa Workman

  • "I found my ability to design what I needed went from mediocre to really good within the few weeks we spent together. "

    "Theresa's DIY: Design-it-Yourself course was a game changer for my business. I had a very specific project I wanted to work on and I love designing, but lacked the know-how of design principles; my website and social platforms looked amateurish. Because humans decide whether or not someone is credible within milliseconds just by what they SEE, I knew my design attempts were unintentionally discrediting my expertise and costing me business. Theresa explained design principles very clearly, and even more incredibly helpful was her feedback on my newly designed web pages, social banners and posts, and door hanger. I found my ability to design what I needed went from mediocre to really good within the few weeks we spent together. She was very encouraging and her feedback completely transformed my eye, my skills, and my designs. I feel so much more confident about how I'm representing myself online because of her feedback. I finally look like the expert that I am!”

    —Sandra Beatty

  • "Theresa’s feedback was thoughtful, actionable, and incredibly supportive."

    Theresa's DIY Design-it-Yourself Course is a must for any business owner who wants to up-level their brand without feeling overwhelmed. The Creative Hour sessions were a game-changer — Theresa’s feedback was thoughtful, actionable, and incredibly supportive. I now feel confident and proud to show off my designs!

    —Lindsay Trumpler

Course Overview

  • ✺ LEARN ✺

    DIY: Design it Yourself is a course designed to equip you with foundational design skills to elevate your visuals and stand out like a pro! Dive in to 9 principles of graphic design in self-paced videos that you will have lifetime access to! A little over an hour of content in total - this is something you can run through in one sitting and always come back to.

  • ✺ BE INSPIRED ✺

    Come to the Creative-Hour sessions - Fridays for an hour - and bring what you are working on! You can get feedback from me - and whoever else is on the call - to keep your project moving forward and looking incredible!

  • ✺ TRANSFORM ✺

    If you’re a business owner, marketer, consultant, or creator looking to elevate your visuals and speak directly to the hearts of your audience, this course is for you. You don’t need a design background—just the willingness to learn, experiment, and put your best work forward.

No confusing tools. No theory you’ll never use. Just instant access to top designer tricks, guided step-by-step exercises, and feedback that helps you create visuals you can be proud of.

FAST. FUN. PROUD.

Get the Tricks: Learn the top designer secrets that make your visuals pop.

  1. Create Like a Pro: Make professional-looking images, posts, and pages—fast.

  2. Get Feedback: Make sure your designs hit the mark and look polished.

  3. Feel Proud: Share your work knowing it’s professional, polished, and ready to impress.

Start designing your own marketing and promotional graphics that give you the credibility you deserve!

Apply 9 principles of design to your most urgent project - and then be equipped to transform your designs from blah to brilliant over and over again!

In addition to the self-paced course:

  • Creative Co-Working Hours

    Bring any piece you’re working on—a social media post, website banner, event flyer—and get live feedback, tips, and encouragement from me and your fellow course members. Creative Hours will happen on Fridays (9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31) from 10:00-11:00 (CST). This is a co-working style call and you can drop in at any point!

  • LIFETIME ACCESS to the lessons to recall what you learned and be inspired on demand!

The Details

Theresa Wilmot, graphic designer

Unleash your inner designer and take your visual content to the next level with this hands-on, interactive design course!

Led by branding expert, Theresa Wilmot, this course is crafted to help you transform your basic designs into eye-catching, professional visuals that make an impact.

Over the course of three structured modules, you’ll learn 9 core principles of design, including font selection, color usage, layout techniques, and more! Use these skills on whatever you are working on - from landing pages to lead magnets.

Course Outline:

  1. Module 1: YOU Are Creative!

    • Dive into the essentials of Fonts, Layout, and Color to create balanced and visually appealing layouts.

  2. Module 2: Hierarchy, White Space, and Alignment

    • Learn to direct attention and create visually pleasing order by mastering Hierarchy, White Space, and Alignment.

  3. Module 3: Contrast, Movement, and Proximity

    • Use Contrast and Movement to make designs stand out and flow naturally.

    • Proximity will help you determine how to group information so it’s easy to digest.

  4. Creative Co-Working Times

    • We are going to get your project done - and this is where you get the feedback and care out the time to keep it moving.

  5. Personal strategy call with Theresa to finish! - Worried you won’t get the personal attention you need to create the professional looking piece you know your business deserves. Aside from the weekly call - you have a final, one-on-one call with Theresa to make ensure you have a strategy moving forward!

With support, creative sessions, and individual feedback from Theresa, you’ll leave this course equipped with the confidence and skills to create visuals that truly stand out.

CREATIVE HOURS

The work below are examples of what past students brought to the Creative Hours sessions. I did not do the work - this is what they did with both my feedback and that of the collective group.

BEFORE + AFTER

Theresa’s Notes:

Sandra Beatty came to DIY: Design it Yourself with a color palette that wasn’t quite the right one for her demographic - Home Service Businesses - we not only updated that part of her brand, she was able to update her website layout and Linkin banners to follow suit! She is a magician at website strategy and creating copy that converts your visitors to customer! Learn more about her here!

BEFORE + AFTER

Theresa’s Notes:

Marianne Guinee Jackson came to DIY: Design it Yourself with a couple projects in mind. This business card was one we resolved in a session of Creative Hours! She has a couple different arms of her business - how do you convey those on a business card in a clear and concise way? I think we did a great job of improving!

BEFORE + AFTER

Theresa’s Notes:

Lisa Workman (The Medfit Movement Studio) came to DIY: Design it Yourself with a couple projects in mind - and walked away with both finished! This one is an infographic-style piece that communicates the different areas of her business. We added in some of her other brand colors to give each some differentiation and made the names for each a little larger - adding more contrast and allowing them to stand out a little better. The “spokes” of the wheel stayed dark blue to emphasize that each of the entities is connected to the “whole” in the center.

BEFORE + AFTER

Theresa’s Notes: With some minor adjustment, we were able to make this sales sheet easier to read and quickly take in the information. You learn the principles, and in Creative Hours I show you how to implement them into your piece!

BEFORE + AFTER

Theresa’s Notes: Small tweaks were made to the layout of this piece for the She Boss Cafe - and in this Creative Hours call we had a talented writer that weighed in on copy - teamwork always makes the DREAM WORK! The magic happens in our calls!

Limited Enrollment

Limited Enrollment

Join DIY: Design it Yourself and uplevel your designs TODAY!

Poor design doesn’t just look amateurish; it actively works against you. You risk losing the trust of potential clients before you even get the chance to show them what you can do. Inconsistent or unappealing visuals lead to fewer clicks, fewer leads, and, ultimately, fewer sales. Can you afford to keep your visuals in the “blah” zone?

This is your chance to take your brand from “meh” to magnetic. You have a story to tell, and with the right design skills, you’ll ensure it’s seen, remembered, and respected.

Join DIY: Design it Yourself and make your brand shine!

FAQs

  • Nope! This course is perfect for beginners. Whether you’ve dabbled in Canva or never touched a design tool, you’ll learn how to make professional-looking visuals using clear, easy-to-follow design principles.

  • You’ll need a free (or paid) Canva account. That’s it! We’ll even start with a 20-minute 1:1 session to help you set up your Canva Brand Kit (if you have Canva Pro) so you’re ready to design with confidence as you dive in.

  • No worries—this course will still help! You’ll learn foundational design skills you can apply to everything from social media to presentations - to logo design! If you need help with branding, your 1:1 session is a great place to ask questions and get pointed in the right direction.

  • It’s a self-paced 4-week course. You’ll get access to 9 video lessons and a downloadable workbook, plus 4 live “Creative Hours” where we meet, work on your real projects, and get feedback in real time.

  • Creative Hours are live, 1-hour Zoom sessions where you can bring your current design work, ask questions, and get guidance. Think of it as co-working + coaching—perfect for actually getting things done.

  • That’s okay! While the Creative Hours are incredibly helpful, the core lessons and workbook are all available on your schedule. You’ll also have access to me in our 1:1 check-in if you need additional support.

  • You’ll have lifetime access to the video lessons and downloadable workbook, so you can revisit the content anytime you’re working on new marketing materials.

  • Yes! If you know how to use Canva but aren’t confident that your designs look polished or “on brand,” this course will teach you the why behind good design—so your work gets results, not just likes.