Camila always doodled in notebooks. At Algonova she found GIMP, Inkscape, and Tinkercad — now she designs logos for my sister's small businesses. She has a real digital portfolio.
Rocío Saldaña
Camila's mom, 11 · Mexico City
Graphic Design Courses for Kids · Ages 9–17
Graphic Design for Kids — Digital Creation from Ages 9 to 17
Digital graphic design classes for kids and teens ages 9 to 17 at Algonova Mexico. Your child learns digital illustration, vector design, 3D modeling, and 2D animation with GIMP, Inkscape, Tinkercad, and Wick Editor — no Adobe required. Two levels: Junior (9–12) and Senior (13–17). Over 1.1 million graduates in 95+ countries trust our method.
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Little Ones Design
- Sumopaint · Craiyon AI · Tinkercad
8–10 classes inside Digital Literacy
Graphic design module within Digital Literacy. Your child draws in Sumopaint, creates AI images, and models their first 3D figure. No reading required. Finishes with a mini digital portfolio of their own.
What your child learns
4 disciplines of digital design
Each level covers the four key disciplines of digital graphic design — with increasing depth by age.
Digital illustration
Learn to edit photos, create characters, and compose scenes in GIMP. The same techniques pro illustrators use — from retouching to layered digital drawing with masks.
Vector design
Create logos, icons, posters, and scalable vector graphics in Inkscape. A free, professional alternative to Illustrator — same output quality for print and digital.
3D and animation
3D modeling in Tinkercad: characters, printable objects, scenes. 2D animation in Wick Editor: animated shorts, motion graphics, interactive web banners.
Your teachers
Design teachers who already work in design
Mariana Ortiz · CENTRO · Designer & Junior teacher
Mariana teaches Inkscape and GIMP patiently. Camila already has 5 pieces in her portfolio and chose design as her path.
Camila's mom, 11
Camila's mom, 11 · Mexico City
About the program
Why digital graphic design transforms your child's creative life
Mariana Ortiz · Junior Design Teacher · CENTRO
No Adobe — free professional tools
We work only with GIMP, Inkscape, Tinkercad, and Wick Editor — the same tools used by designers in Mexican agencies. No Adobe licenses, no monthly fees. Your child can practice freely at home.
Real portfolio from module 1
Every class ends with a finished piece — logo, illustration, 3D model, or animation. By the end of Junior: 5–6 pieces. By the end of Senior: 10–12 pro pieces on GitHub or Behance.
Direct path to design universities
UAM-Xochimilco, CENTRO, La Esmeralda, Anahuac — all require a portfolio for admission. Our Senior program is built exactly to cover what these schools evaluate at admission.
Same teacher all year
Your child works with the same professional designer for the whole year. No rotation between modules. Continuity builds creative confidence and personal style.
What parents say
Design results visible from the first class
Tomás moved from Roblox to designing his own 3D characters in Tinkercad. The teacher teaches him to communicate ideas — not just use the tool. Worth every peso.
Adrián Vega
Tomás' dad, 10 · Guadalajara
Sebastián wants to study graphic design at CENTRO. The Algonova teacher is already building his admission portfolio with serious work — full branding, editorial illustration, animation.
Patricia Lara
Sebastián's mom, 15 · Monterrey
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How to start the Design course
All online and live. No card, no commitment.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the graphic design course
Does my child need to know how to draw?
No. Most kids arrive with no prior drawing experience. Digital design classes teach composition, color, visual hierarchy, and tools — it's not a manual drawing class. What matters is the desire to create.
Why not Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator)?
We use GIMP (free alternative to Photoshop), Inkscape (free alternative to Illustrator), Tinkercad (3D modeling), and Wick Editor (2D animation). Professional free tools — no Adobe licenses and runs on any modest laptop.
How long is each level?
Junior level (9–12): 5 modules + final project, around 8–9 months. Senior level (13–17): 10 modules + final project, around 2 years. One live online class per week, same teacher throughout.
Can the portfolio be used for design universities?
Yes — that's the goal. Every module ends with a finished piece. By the end of Senior, your child has a full digital portfolio they can use to apply to CENTRO, UAM-Xochimilco, La Esmeralda, or other design universities.
Do they need a graphic tablet?
A laptop or computer with internet — that's it. Tinkercad and GIMP don't require a graphic tablet. If your child later specializes in illustration, a basic tablet at $1,500–2,000 MXN is enough.
How are the classes formatted?
Live online classes. Two formats: 1-on-1 individual sessions of 60 minutes (1–3 times per week), or a mini-group of 4 students for 90 minutes (once a week). Same teacher throughout the course.
Can I pause the course if we travel?
Yes. You can pause for up to 3 months without losing your spot or paid classes. Free cancellation 24 hours before any class and a full refund for unused classes.
Digital Graphic Design · 60 minutes · No card
Let them discover their creative talent. Free.
Free class where your child tries GIMP, Inkscape, or Tinkercad with a real teacher. Takes home their first digital design.
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