In 1987, Billy Blue Creative (which blossomed from the infamous Billy Blue Magazine) decided to open a tiny design school to train creative folk who would eventually contribute to projects circling the design studio and creative department. A crowd of about four was expected. Sixty-six people enrolled and there was a long waiting list. In essence, the college was created by the industry for the industry and we’ve been building on that concept in everything we cultivate. Since opening our college doors 25+ years back, Billy Blue College of Design has launched the careers of thousands of graduate creatives and thought leaders, qualified and ready to make their mark in the design and creative industries. And what a mark they have made! Our exceptionally high employability rate has seen many of our graduates go on to become very successful in their chosen discipline, working on challenging, award-winning projects with prestigious clients at some of Australia’s (and indeed the world’s) leading design companies. Over that time we’ve grown too, expanding our college’s horizons with new campuses in Brisbane and Melbourne, and developing our educational offering to keep pace with the rapidly changing industry. We’re looking forward to continuing our fine tradition of thinking, making, and connecting for many years to come!
