Ugochukwu Oputa

Yesterday we held our penultimate session at the ongoing October edition of the SkillUpPortHarcourt Free Digital Skills Training Programme sponsored by

In this session, we had as our guest instructor Barr. we spoke to our trainees on the importance of Intellectual Property and Brand Protection for designers. He also went on to share valuable insights on remote work and platforms where trainees can scout remote work opportunities.

We also had Okuro Isokariari our guest instructor on Mobile Photography and Video Editing who took the students on a practical session in editing with the CapCut app. He also co-created a video with the trainees and the editing process was done on the spot.

Also present was my co-instructor, Jack Hanniel.

The highlight for us yesterday was a surprise visit by the sponsor of the programme Mr. Greatcool Ejekwu. Mr Great interacted with the trainees as he asked about their experiences so far and went on to encourage them to put the skills theyve acquired to good use and explore higher. In a cheering gesture, he gifted every trainee present stipend to cover for their transportation for the duration’s of the training.

With one more class to go, we certainly already know how impactful the program has been and the bond we’ve created.

Yesterday we held our 8th session at the ongoing Free Digital Skills Training Programme sponsored by .

In this session which is our second class on the print management course, we explored the print processes of fabric branding as trainees were taken to our production room for live demonstrations and practical examples of the processes involved. We explored the process of using a plotter cutter machine with vinyl material, the usage of DTF material, and also the usage of the heat press and cap press machines.

We also covered areas of basic costing in some print productions like programme booklets, flex banners, stickers, window graphics, business cards, etc.

is a one-month intensive Digital Training Programme. An initiative of YDG Creative designed to equip young people and entrepreneurs with practical digital skills including Graphic Design, Business Branding, Mobile Photography & Video Editing, and Print Management.

Yesterday, we held our 7th session of the Free Digital Skill Training Programme sponsored by

It was the first class on the Print Management course and I took the students through the rudiments of printing. They were taught about the different forms of printing and the operation of relevant machines. From Large format machines for flex banners and stickers, to machines for paper printing like Kord Industrial machine, Speedmaster, Direct Imaging Printers, etc. to other forms of printing like fabric printing, screen printing, sublimation, DTF, DTG, and UV Printing.

The coming classes will cover areas like costing, and practical print processes.

Today we held the third session of the Digital Skills Training Programme sponsored by

Today’s class, the trainees were taken through the concept of colour theory and typography. We also had a practical session where every trainee participated in the development of a design concept and the actual design.

Today’s session was handled by my co-instructor, Jack Hanniel.

Today is our 3rd session of the 1-month digital training program.

Free Digital Training Program [October Edition] sponsored by - Class Day 2.

Today we held our second training session. I took the students on the principles of graphics design where I gave practical descriptions and real time application of these principles.

We also delved into the rudimentary of design applications like Corel draw where we highlighted the tools and their functionalities.

is a one-month intensive Digital Training Programme. An initiative of designed to equip young people and entrepreneurs with practical digital skills including Graphic Design, Business Branding, Mobile Photography & Video Editing and Print Management.

Hey guys, it’s my birthday today and I’m super grateful for God’s blessings and grace 🙏🏽

Reinvent Yourself
Reinvent yourself often but let your core values remain the same.

A lot of influential individuals and major brands started out with a different niche from what they currently thrive on today

Coca-Cola started as a medicinal drink in 1886 by a pharmacist but today it’s a totally different thing.

Instagram started as a location check-in app (Burbn), pivoted to photo sharing.

YouTube was originally designed as a dating site (!) before becoming a video-sharing platform.

Amazon started as an online bookstore and pivoted to a full-blown E-commerce giant

There are an abundance of people who set out in life on one part, but found purpose and fulfillment in a totally different part.

So it’s ok to reinvent yourself from time to time.

I have a version of me that is a creative designer; andq there are times a was a writer; a speaker; a Politician, etc.

While all these skills persist, there are times one of them take dominance as times and situations changes.

The ability to maintain consistency while being fluid, is a skill.

Consider this your cue to prioritize your personal development and self improvement.

Regards.

THE BOX WE ALL WALK AROUND IN

Often times, our aim hardly exceeds the highest point known to us but as proven by reality overtime, the highest point known to us is not often the highest point there is.

Let’s take the 100 metres race for example. That athletic event is one that had exemplifies how humans have pushed the barriers of possibility.

In 1912 over a hundred years ago, an American by the name Donald Lippincott held the record of the fastest man with a run time of 10.6 seconds. For about 50 years, while other people broke the “fastest man” record, there was something known as the 10secs Barrier. All other record breakers couldn’t go beyond the 10-second barrier until 1968 when another American Jim Himes broke past the 10s barrier, running at a record-breaking time of 9.95 seconds.

In 2008, 40 years after the 10 secs barrier was broken, the current world record holder broke into the scene setting a new record of 9.74secs to become to fastest man in the world. He went on to break his own record two more times setting the current world record in 2009 at 9.58.

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