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We don't stuff sausage.

Do you know those graduate programs that teach you everything but what you paid for?

We are the opposite of that. Here, each course is only taught to create value for the student. For us, a course only worked out if the student returned home full of ideas and excited to put everything they learned into practice at work.

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A student doesn't just want to watch videos, they want feedback.

Stop and think: what's the benefit of watching hours and hours of video without ever knowing if you really learned it or not?

We believe that the student should have the option of receiving guidance as to whether they are heading in the right direction or not. At Vessel we have options where the student shows what they did and get feedback.

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The teacher doesn't teach, he drives.

Instead of flooding the student with content that no normal person can memorize, Vessel teachers start teaching based on what the student already knows and then build bridges of knowledge.

Students are always encouraged to connect new knowledge with what they already know, putting it into practice on a daily basis.

FOUNDER

Ricardo Martins, Master of Science.

Professional history

Ricardo Martins is a renowned professor and former master's coordinator at SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design), the largest design university in the United States. With over 6000 hours of teaching experience and 1200 hours of classes via Zoom, he specializes in Service Design, Information Design, Interface Design, and Narrow AI.
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In addition to his work at SCAD, Ricardo was a professor at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) for 12 years, accumulating extensive experience in face-to-face teaching. Throughout his career, he helped shape the future of design, mentoring more than 400 successful students. He also mentored 4,500 professionals via LinkedIn, where he has 25,400 followers.
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Ricardo is also a prominent researcher and consultant in the areas of strategic design, brand management, data visualization, innovation and Lean Six Sigma. His expertise in mathematical and statistical methods offers unique perspectives on decision-making, with a strong emphasis on organizational change and analysis of complex systems.

With partnerships in more than 50 business domains, he has an impressive track record of innovations that have generated great value for various organizations.

The essence of Vessel Academy

Our focus is on transformation through education. Our dream is that, after passing through our school, students leave differently than when they entered, being able to create value wherever they go.

Mission

The mission of the Vessel Academy is to train professionals capable of creating value through applicable, interactive, and modular courses that generate real results.

Vessel Values

FOCUS ON THEORY-BASED PRACTICE
Teaching is based on a strong connection between theory and practice, providing students with learning that is applicable to the market and professional development, without giving up essential theoretical knowledge.

FOCUS ON THE RELEVANT
Vessel is committed to offering content and learning experiences that are directly relevant to students' careers and interests, avoiding unnecessary material and focusing on what really matters.

DEVELOP THINKING
The objective is to stimulate the development of students' critical, creative and analytical thinking, challenging them to reflect deeply and independently on the content and on the world around them.

INTERACTION BETWEEN PEOPLE
It values exchange and collaborative learning, creating an environment where students and teachers interact dynamically, enriching the educational experience with different perspectives and experiences.

A DIFFERENT WAY OF TEACHING
Vessel proposes innovative teaching methods that seek to break traditional patterns and promote more dynamic, flexible learning centered on the needs and style of each student.

RESPECT FOR STUDENTS
Respect for the individualities of each student is essential, promoting an environment where everyone feels valued, listened to, and understood, contributing to their personal and academic development.