Forage Academy Branding & Design

Why complete this Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

3-4 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

Welcome to the Forage Branding & Design Simulation!

We're excited to have you join us for an immersive, hands-on journey into the world of modern branding and creative design. Whether you're curious about how brands build meaningful connections or you're eager to flex your own creative muscles, this program is your launchpad.

Over the course of four engaging tasks, you'll step into the shoes of a creative team member, work with inspiring brands, and develop real-world skills in research, collaboration, design, and community engagement. You'll also get the chance to create original content, ranging from moodboards to social media posts, all within a supportive, interactive environment.

Get ready to learn, experiment, and show off your unique perspective as you discover what it takes to build a brand that resonates.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from industry experts. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for the job.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Brand Analysis

Brand Communication

Brand Strategy

Design Proposals

Design Review

Event Planning

Influencer Marketing

Marketing

Social Media Marketing

Visual Design

Tasks

Task One: Brand and Authenticity

30-60 minsIntermediate

Discover the story behind the brand and what makes it shine.

What you'll learn

How to understand the goals, audience, and personality of a creative brand.
Ways to break down and evaluate a brand’s style, messaging, and visual identity.
Techniques for gathering inspiration and translating brand qualities into actionable ideas.

What you'll do

Review the provided brand materials to understand its vision, values, and target audience.
Analyze key elements that make the brand stand out and reflect its personality.
Submit a short written or recorded summary capturing your analysis and creative takeaways.

Task One: Brand and Authenticity

30-60 minsIntermediate

Discover the story behind the brand and what makes it shine.

What you'll learn

How to understand the goals, audience, and personality of a creative brand.
Ways to break down and evaluate a brand’s style, messaging, and visual identity.
Techniques for gathering inspiration and translating brand qualities into actionable ideas.

What you'll do

Review the provided brand materials to understand its vision, values, and target audience.
Analyze key elements that make the brand stand out and reflect its personality.
Submit a short written or recorded summary capturing your analysis and creative takeaways.

Reviews

4.5

I really enjoyed the end to end creative workflow, from Brand analysis to product design and visual execution. Putting together the design proposal and mood boards allow me to think creatively about how a brand strategy transforms into a tangible, or things take concept at connects with an audience.

Student

I enjoyed how interactive and practical the simulation was. It allowed me to apply creative thinking to real-world branding, social media marketing, and event planning tasks. The activities were engaging, and I liked that I could build a complete campaign from start to finish while improving my design and marketing skills.

Student

I really enjoyed the simulation because it was interactive, creative, and gave me a chance to apply what I learned in a practical way. I especially liked how each task encouraged creativity, problem-solving, and thinking from a real-world marketing perspective. Overall, it was engaging and helped me better understand how a brand campaign comes together.

Student