Grab a Bargain

 London is such an expensive city that you feel really good when you find a good bargain. That is exactly what happened to my colleague and I recently: "Full Day Course in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign for £39 at BKH Academy (89% Off)". We bought the deal from Groupon. Both of us use Adobe Creative Suite, but we are far from being experts. So, we thought that even if the course was not great, at least we would learn a few new shortcuts.

A few days before the course, BHK Academy sent us some instructions on how to get to their studio and the programme for the day. We arrived at the studio and were happy to see that it not only looked very cool but was also very well equipped. The course was very well structured and the three instructors were very knowledgeable.  BHK works also as a graphic design agency and the instructors work daily as graphic designers, so they were able to answer all of the advanced questions that some of us had. While one of them was presenting, the other two were moving around and helping people with their projects and doubts. In the end, we learned much more than just a few shortcuts and if I had more time I would definitely do their full graphic design course. 

Groupon and other daily deal websites manage to offer discounts as the services and products are sold in bulk. I had already had a great experience with a dinner at L'autre Pied.  Asking around, my colleagues have also gotten some excellent deals: dinners (read our blog about a deal at Inamo), canvas pictures, laser hair removal, bean bags, exhibitions...  There are other websites where you can secure good deals: Wahanda (for health and beauty), Wowcher and LivingSocial . So, why not grab a bargain now?

by Ana Beatriz Alencar

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