Melissa Piccone

Melissa Piccone

About

Melissa Piccone is a dynamic and highly skilled certified creative trainer with expertise in teaching and training Adobe software. With a strong background in adult education and a passion for design, Melissa has dedicated her career to empowering individuals and teams to master the tools of the creative industry.

As the founder of Creative-Training.com, Melissa has developed a unique training methodology that demystifies Adobe’s suite of software applications. Her engaging workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions have equipped countless learners with the skills they need to excel in graphic design, photo editing, web design, and more.

Melissa’s commitment to Adobe software education goes beyond the classroom. She stays at the forefront of industry updates and continually refines her teaching methods to ensure her students stay ahead of the curve. Her ability to simplify complex software and make it accessible to all levels of learners has earned her recognition as an expert in Adobe training.

Speaking at these events

Event
The Design + AI Summit 2026
April 9–10An Online Event

Learn the AI techniques that help you save time, improve results, and stay relevant.

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Event
The InDesign Conference 2025
December 9–12An Online Event

Available for purchase through March 12, 2026. On-demand access ends December 12, 2026. The essential how-to event for creative professionals who rely on Adobe InDesign.

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Archived
The Design + AI Summit 2025
November 13–14An Online Event

Available for purchase through February 12, 2026. On-demand access ends November 14, 2026. Artificial Intelligence is creating a once-in-a-generation revolution for designers, writers, and artists….

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Archived
The Design + Marketing Summit 2025
July 28–30An Online Event

Master design and production techniques for social media, email, print, video, and more.

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Article
How to Style Text with AI for Use in InDesign

Have ChatGPT handle your Word document text formatting so you can focus on design.

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Article
Creating a Postcard in Photoshop

The Project: to make a fun postcard image from a beach vacation in the iconic “large letter” style of Curt Teich. You can learn more about Curt Teich in Greetings From Big Letters, USA, and explore the enormous digital archive of his postcards at Newberry.org. Here’s a sneak peek of what we’re making. Along the […]

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CPW Icons

June 29–July 3, 2026

Nashville, TN (and online)