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Free Portfolio Review with Dan
Excellent first step. Best if you want clarity on strengths, gaps, and next steps.
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Our online portfolio development course is available to access and do at your own pace.
Online Course
Best if you want structure and independence.
Work with Daniel in a mentorship capacity for a completely focused and custom experience.
Guidance & Mentorship
Best if you want accountability and personalised guidance.
Trusted by students admitted to RISD, Parsons, UAL, CCA and more.
Online Course
Turn Your Creativity into a World-Class Portfolio
A comprehensive online course designed to help students develop, curate, and present their art and design portfolios for top global universities.
Guidance & Mentorship with Dan
2 Hour
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Kick Start
A single deep-dive session designed to set direction.
- 2-hour personal consultation with Dan
- Bespoke portfolio strategy and roadmap document
Ideal for: students who need a boost, encouragement, advice, and guidance at any stage of their portfolio process
1 Month
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Focused
Short-term intensive guidance to refine and strengthen a portfolio.
- Kickstart session included
- 2x 1-hour follow-up sessions
- Email support between sessions
Ideal for: students working towards a specific deadline or project, or those who need targeted support to elevate their portfolio quickly.
6 Month
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Growth
Structured growth and accountability across the portfolio journey.
- Kickstart session included
- 12x 1-hour mentorship sessions (2 per month)
- Ongoing priority feedback and email guidance
- Access to Dan Studios’ full online course
Ideal for: students who want steady, long-term support to grow conceptually and technically, while staying accountable and confident throughout the process.
12 Month
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Elite
Short-term intensive guidance to refine and strengthen a portfolio.
- Kickstart session included
- 24x 1-hour mentorship sessions (2 per month)
- Unlimited priority email support
- Access to Dan Studios’ full online course
- 2x mock interview preparation sessions
Ideal for: students committed to reaching the highest level of preparation — from first explorations to final submission — with close guidance every step of the way.
Get Clear, Honest Feedback on Your Art, Design, or Architecture Portfolio
A focused one-to-one portfolio consultation with Dan Hickey , trusted by students admitted to RISD, Parsons, UAL, and Cambridge Architecture.
Ideal for students preparing portfolios for leading art, design, and architecture programmes worldwide.
Student Success Stories .
Henry - "At the heart of it all, there was Dan. He listens more than he talks, and that made all the difference. He taught me not just art, but how to create art with honesty and humility. "
Mark - "My time with Dan was unforgettable. He pushed me to lean into my fascination with humor and the absurd, and helped me develop a strong creative voice. His guidance enriched my work conceptually and gave me the confidence to scale up."
Cherry - "Loving art, being enthusiastic and passionate came from Dan. His support and encouragement gave me freedom to explore, and his honest advice helped me hold onto my belief that my work had value. That kept me from giving up."
Book a Free Consultation.
Free portfolio review & guidance call. No obligation, honest insights tailored to you.
You don’t need a finished portfolio, Dan helps you build it.