Creative Process Map | Course
Stop guessing your way through creative projects
A simple 3-step course + workbook that helps you know what to do, what to ask, and what to deliver from kickoff to launch.
For designers, creative leads, and growing creative directors
✔️ 1 hour / 5 lessons
✔️ Workbook + decision gates + templates
✔️ $47 one-time
This is for you if…
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You lead creative projects and want a repeatable process
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You’re good at design but less confident directing the full workflow
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You’re tired of vague feedback, messy starts, and too many revisions
What You Get
5 lessons, a repeatable framework, and the tools to apply it to real projects.
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5 on-demand lessons
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The Map workbook + decision gates
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Project Deck template for alignment + approvals
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Project Management template for tasks + deadlines
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Instant Dashboard Access
Without a process, projects sound like this:
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“I feel like I’m designing in the dark”
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“We’re in round 4 and I don’t know what ‘done’ is anymore”
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“Everyone has opinions, but no one’s actually deciding”
What changes with the map
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You’ll know what to do, what to ask, and what to deliver
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Know the goal of each step
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Complete the right work before moving on
The 3-Step Map
The Map shows what’s needed in each step, and the “decision gates*” that tell you when it’s time to move on
Step 01:
Discovery
Objective: Learn + Align
Solves unclear goals and messy starts
Step 02: Creative Exploration
Objective: Test + Verify ideas
Solves random directions and endless feedback loops
Step 03:
Implementation
Objective: Execute + Deliver
Solves unclear handoffs and last-minute chaos
Decision gates show you when it’s actually time to move forward.
Preview Lesson:
What is the Map?
Watch Lesson 2 from the course.
My students have seen real results
“I just accepted the position to be on staff as the creative director at the church I go to. I know how to do branding and design, but wasn't sure how to work with a team efficiently on big projects This helped me understand what was needed from start to finish! I also feel that it helped my confidence with the role that I have now, I have a better understanding of the flow of "how" a project should run to help everybody involved! “
-Allison
“KARRRIII <3 so thankful you're even sharing all of your struggles and learnings with us <3”
-Priscilla
“The map and the answers helped a lot. Thank you!”
-Kurt
“This is the gold for me. So encouraging. Hearing your experience and how you've overcome obstacles is how I've learned the most paying attention to your leadership and creative process.”
-Amanda
“It’s amazing to learn the process, tips, and steps another fellow creative uses to succeed…thank you so much for sharing.”
-Diana
“This class came in as a reminder of how important it is to stick to the process. I already follow this (or similar) process at work, but most of the times some of the steps are skipped and can cause a lot of inefficiencies, which is why I appreciated the anecdotes. This has made me question why some steps are being skipped and it's making me want to find out where is the disconnect so I can try to fix it, which will make our process much more efficient.”
-Student
I use what I teach
Different clients, different deliverables, same structure. That’s why this works beyond one kind of project.
Brand Identity for Bayfront Park Management Trust
Packaging Design for IMUSA Kitchen Supply
Brand Identity for VOUSCon
Book Design for VOUS Church
Brand & Environmental Design for Divine Design
Campaign Direction for VOUS Church
Your Guide
Karielys Acevedo
Karielys runs her own design studio, where she applies these frameworks to client projects and team workflows every day. Through her studio she has consulted a wide range of brands and creative teams. She has spent years leading creative teams at VOUS Church and other projects. Her greatest joy is seeing designers grow into confident directors, and she created Hazy to share the tools and processes that make that possible.
FAQ
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This is a self-paced course. You can go through it on your own time and come back to it as needed.
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The course is about 1 hour total across 5 lessons. You can finish it in one sitting or move through it at your own pace.
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This is for designers, creative leads, and growing creative directors who want a clearer way to run projects from kickoff to launch. It’s especially helpful if you’re tired of guessing, messy starts, vague feedback, or too many revisions.
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Yes. You’ll keep access so you can return to the course, workbook, and templates whenever you need them.
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You’ll get the Creative Process Map workbook with decision gates, a Project Deck template, and a Project Management template to help you apply the process to real projects.
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It can help both, but it’s best for people who already have some design or project experience and want more clarity in how they lead the work. If you’re stepping into more responsibility, managing feedback, or directing projects, this will help.
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Because this is a digital product with instant access, all sales are final.