Live sessions, expert guidance and a connected community - everything you need to grow beyond the courses.
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You asked - We listened
For years, students have asked for the opportunity to connect with Dan and the BYOL community on a deeper level. You've asked for more content, more support, and additional opportunities for feedback and industry insights. Well, we listened! With BYOL+, take your design career to a whole new level, well above the already amazing content & community here at BYOL.
Live Session Schedule
We host a rotating calendar of live sessions to keep you supported and inspired. Hang out with Dan, sharpen your portfolio, or dive into focused creative flow sessions with the community.
Office Hours with Dan
Connect with Dan live! - not just on your screen, but in real conversation. Bring your questions, share your work, and get direct insight from the creator behind BYOL.
Creative Flow Live
Settle in with Pedro for a calm, creative session where you can follow a prompt, focus on your own work, enjoy music, and chat with others as you create together.
Portfolio Power-Up
A live critique session designed to help you present your work at its best. Get personalised feedback, ask portfolio questions, and refine everything from layout to positioning.
Live Session Replay Library
Catch up on any session at any time with on-demand replays of all past and future live events, available exclusively to BYOL+ members.
Upcoming
Office Hours with Dan
07 Sep 2026 (Upcoming)
04:00 AM New York / 09:00 AM London / 10:00 AM Central Europe - Start your morning with inspiration in a fun chat with Dan Scott.
Think like a Designer with Sarah Parkinson-Howe
23 Sep 2026 (Upcoming)
07:00 AM New York / 12:00 PM London / 01:00 PM Central Europe - Join us for an exciting third live session about Graphic Design and the daily rush of being a Pro Designer!
2026
Think Like a Designer with Sarah Parkinson-Howe [WATCH NOW]
26 Aug 2026 (01:06)
07:00 AM New York / 12:00 PM London / 01:00 PM Central Europe - Specialist Sarah Parkinson-Howe returns for her second Graphic Design live session. Unmissable!
Creative Flow (Not) Live [WATCH NOW]
21 Aug 2026 (16:00)
Exclusive pre-recorded Interview with Echo, the AI model.
Portfolio Power-Up with Ania Dsgn [WATCH NOW]
09 Aug 2026 (32:00)
Episode One is Live! Let's start working on the best portfolio ever!
Office Hours with Dan [WATCH NOW]
04 Aug 2026 (58:00)
Another awesome AMA session with Dan Scott!
Think Like a Designer with Sarah Parkinson-Howe [WATCH NOW]
29 Jul 2026 (1:00)
Don't miss BYOL+ New Graphic Design Live Series, with specialist Sarah Parkinson-Howe.
BYOL+ Membership Benefits
Beyond the live events, BYOL+ unlocks a collection of advanced member benefits - from expert support and feedback to exclusive challenges and community tools.
Priority Ask The Expert Support
Get faster, priority access to our expert support team. As a BYOL+ member, your questions go straight to the top, so you receive clearer answers and quicker guidance when you need it most.
Exclusive Design Challenges
Join our BYOL+ exclusive design challenges - fun, creative prompts designed to push your skills, unlock new ideas, and give you great material for self-initiated portfolio work. Perfect for breaking out of ruts and trying something new.
Watch Lessons Offline
BYOL+ lets you download lessons in high quality for offline learning. Stay on track with your design goals no matter where you are.
BYOL+ Discord
Connect with the BYOL+ community on Discord, where you can join creative prompts, ask questions, share your work, and chat about everything from pricing to career growth. Enjoy AMAs with Dan and other experts, plus spaces for feedback and accountability. All BYOL+ news and event details are posted here so you are always in the loop.
Class Project Expert Feedback
BYOL+ enhanced support also includes prioritized, personalized feedback on your class projects and distinction projects. We’ll be focusing on your progress, providing guidance, celebrating your achievements, and offering dedicated support as you work towards your certificates.
BYOL+ Member’s Badge
Your BYOL+ badge appears on your profile, comments, questions and forum discussions across BYOL.com, helping you recognise other Plus members and build connections in the community.
Two memberships. Unlimited learning. Lifetime skills.
From building your foundation to levelling up your design career, every BYOL membership gives you full access to our courses, challenges, and community – with BYOL+ adding live sessions, expert critiques, industry insights, and priority support to help you grow even faster.
Yearly | Best value
- 12 months access for the price of 7
- Save $60.00 vs monthly
- Just $7.00 per month when billed yearly
- Give yourself a full year to level up
- Unlimited access to 35+ design courses
- New course launches and updates
- Take as many courses as you like
- Learn at your own pace
- Class projects & certificates
- Design challenges
- BYOL Expert support
- Private student community
Pay $84.00 today.
Auto-renews annually at $84.00.
Cancel at any time before your renewal.
Monthly | Flexible
- Unlimited access to 35+ design courses
- New course launches and updates
- Take as many courses as you like
- Learn at your own pace
- Class projects & certificates
- Design challenges
- BYOL Expert support
- Private student community
Pay $12.00 today.
Auto-renews monthly at $12.00.
Cancel at any time before your renewal.
Take your design skills to the next level.
Join a private community of designers, with guaranteed feedback and small-group live sessions designed to accelerate your growth.
BYOL+ is for designers who:
- Work solo and want meaningful feedback from peers.
- Are building a freelance business and need guidance.
- Want thoughtful critique to strengthen their portfolio and unlock new opportunities.
"I love the live sessions, the advice has really helped me to move up in my career."
Charlie, BYOL+ student
Includes everything in BYOLCORE, plus:
- 💜 Exclusive BYOL+ Discord community
- ☕️ Live Office Hours with Dan
- ⚡️ Live portfolio review sessions
- 🧠 Live creative community sessions
- 🎬 Live session replay library
- ✏️ BYOL+ exclusive design challenges
- 🔥 Priority BYOL Expert support
- 💬 Priority Class Project feedback
- 📺 Download lessons to watch offline anytime
Pay $199.00 today.
Auto-renews yearly at $199.00.
Cancel at any time before your renewal
Pay $29.00 today.
Auto-renews monthly at $29.00.
Cancel at any time before your renewal
Frequently asked questions
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Core gives you access to our full library of courses.
BYOL+ adds everything that happens beyond the courses - live sessions, exclusive challenges, community, guidance, and portfolio support. It is about connection, momentum, and learning alongside others.
