VDA FRANCHISE
Become a Visionary Design Academy Franchise Partner. Inspire the next generation of designers in your community.
Why Partner with VDA?
Visionary Design Academy (VDA) is Australia’s leading design education provider for young creatives aged 5 to 18. Built on the industry-aligned DICE (Design. Innovation. Creativity. Education.), our curriculum empowers students through hands-on learning across fashion, digital media, architecture, and creative coding.
By joining the VDA network, you’ll bring world-class creative education to your community, backed by expert training, a proven curriculum, and a growing brand.
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Access the full DICE Program - a progressive, structured framework developed by design educators and industry professionals. Programs include Mini Makers, Junior, Intermediate, Pro, and Skill Labs.
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We provide comprehensive onboarding, curriculum delivery training, and ongoing mentorship to help your academy thrive.
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From promotional content to lesson plans, posters, and parent packs. Everything you need to run your campus with confidence.
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Your academy will be featured on our website with full booking integration, plus access to shared systems, marketing tools, and parent communication templates.
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Whether you’re launching a studio, adding to an existing education centre, or teaching through schools, we’ll help you find the right model for your region.
What You Get?
WHAT MAKES VDA DIFFERENT?
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Our focus is not just on art, but design thinking, solving real-world problems through creativity.
Creative Education with Purpose
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From building portfolios to presenting at showcases and exhibitions, students gain practical experience and creative confidence.
Real Outcomes
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Programs are tailored by age and skill level, allowing you to build enrolment across multiple offerings year-round.
Age-Appropriate & Scalable
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All VDA programs are driven by the DICE framework, preparing students with transferable skills for education, employment, and innovation.
Built on DICE
You don’t need to be a designer, just have passion for education and creativity. Our ideal partners are:
FRANCHISE PROFILE
Community leaders with a passion for
youth and learning
Educators or
creative
professionals
Business owners
or education entrepreneurs
COOPERATION PROCESS
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Submit an Expression of Interest
Fill out our quick form below and tell us about yourself.
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We’ll Be in Touch
We’ll arrange an intro call to learn more and share the Franchise Info Pack.
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Once approved, we’ll take you through our onboarding, set up your online tools, and help launch your academy.