Online courses with Studio Speck Academy
from concept to completion.
Empowering you with the knowledge to create floor plans, moodboards, electrical plans and 3D visuals. Taking you from brief to brilliance!
This comprehensive online program takes you step by step to create considered, curated and functional interiors that work. From layout to lighting and everything in between, with our supported online learning formula.
It’s like having a roadmap that ensures you don’t miss a single detail, helping you navigate the creative process with confidence and clarity!
Your ultimate guide to design.
highlights
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learn about moodboards and professional vibe trays
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understand how to plan a space
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learn how to communicate your designs professionally
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included are professional design templates - drag and drop
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bi-weekly LIVE design support
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how to cost your home or client project
from beginner to brilliant!
about the course
Whether you're a beginner, looking to enhance your skills, or transitioning from another career, this online course offers valuable insights and practical exercises that guide you step by step through the design process. It's a process that anyone can learn, and this is the key to successfully designing rooms and spaces. It's all in here.
Each module builds on the last, with bite-sized lessons that are easy to digest. Every project starts with understanding the design process and the client's brief. This course teaches you what questions to ask and how to begin your design. You'll gain more confidence after each module, and I will be available every two weeks to share additional tips and answer any questions, allowing your understanding of interior design to deepen.
By the end of the course, you'll have the tools and knowledge needed to transform your home, development project or any space. You'll have the tools to price your project and price yourself. You'll even have all the professional templates you need to start.
what you'll learn
the design process - the stages a design goes through and what designers use as a roadmap
Explore fun and easy ways to choose colours while understanding the basics of colour psychology!
how to take a client brief (or your own) and what questions to ask and what information you need to start
how to create a moodboard and vibe tray to aid your material and product decisions
master measuring up a room, drawing up room outlines and elevations, to scale
learn to cost your project so there are no surprises plus how to design to a budget
Mastering the art of room design begins with a clear plan. By understanding how a room flows and applying key design principles, you can create a space that not only works well but also feels inviting and cohesive.
Unlock the power of SketchUp with our step-by-step guides that make it easy to transform your 2D plans into stunning 3D designs and beyond! into stunning 3D designs and beyond!
payment plans are available
Studio Speck Academy Design Drop™
Real projects. Real feedback. Real experience.
Exclusively inside the Interior Design Course with SketchUp
One of the biggest challenges after completing an interior design course is knowing how to apply what you've learned to real client projects. That's exactly why I created Studio Speck Academy Design Drop™, exclusively inside our Interior Design Course with SketchUp.
There will be 6 design drops throughout the course; you'll receive a brand-new interior design project based on a realistic client brief. Each project is designed to replicate the types of work you'll encounter as a professional interior designer, helping you build confidence through practical experience.
Each Design Drop includes:
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A realistic client brief, Floor plans and measurements, project objectives and design requirements
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Design constraints and considerations
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Realistic deadlines
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A project to complete using the skills you've learned throughout the course
Once you've completed your design, you'll have the opportunity to submit your work for professional feedback, helping you refine your ideas, improve your presentation skills and develop the confidence expected of a practising designer. Over the course, you'll complete up to 6 diverse design projects, ranging from smaller styling challenges to larger residential and commercial schemes. Each project will get more complex as you increase your skills, stretching you to become a better designer.
To support every stage of your learning, your membership also includes twice-monthly LIVE training, coaching and Q&A sessions (with recordings available if you can't attend), giving you regular opportunities to ask questions, receive guidance, and continue developing your skills.
This isn't just another online course - it's practical experience designed to help bridge the gap between learning and working as a confident interior designer.
what's inside the course
this course is for
01. homemakers
If you want to create a home that you love and feel comfortable and inspired in, this course will help you understand why certain rooms work while others don't. You will learn how to incorporate your personality into your space and express your feelings through design, transforming your home into a place you'll truly cherish. design, transforming your home into a place you'll truly cherish.
02. Property Developers
If you're ready to renovate properties while effectively managing your budget, this course will equip you with essential insights on how to align design and layout seamlessly. You will master the skills needed to design and brand your homes with confidence, ensuring the highest return on investment while maintaining better control over your budgets.
03. students & design enthusiasts
This course gives you real-life insights and practical sessions to enhance your learning and shorten your journey into interior design. There are numerous tips on how to tackle spaces and how to choose colours and materials without overwhelm. All design templates are included to ensure your design presentations are professional from day 1.
04. new & established designers
Enhance your existing experience with productivity tips, and if you're new to SketchUp, learn what a fantastic tool this is to elevate your design process and take your design communication to the next level. Learn new AI techniques to save you time and cost on your next projects. Don't forget, all our professional templates are included.
what makes this course different
learn at your own pace with LIVE support, regular webinars, Q&A sessions
automatic enrollment into the PLATINUM design membership community for regular updates and all community sessions
over £300 worth of included extras such as professional design templates, guides and webinars
Stop and start your course, picking up from where you left off with our Thinkific platform.
It's comprehensive - 14 modules and over 100 bite-sized lessons, making learning interior design easier
your course does not expire, and you'll have access to any updates or additions
step-by-step modules, each one building on the previous module and lessons
increase your knowledge and confidence as you go, and a place to ask all your questions
optional extras such as coaching
payment plans are available
questions about the course
meet your tutor
Gail has taught and mentored hundreds of students and career changers, sharing her passion and knowledge of interior design, inspiring others to pursue their dreams and shorten their journey into the field of design.
Gail Speck
Commercial & Residential Designer,
Educator, Mentor & Business Owner
This is my bio...
Gail has worked as an interior designer for over 35 years and got into design by undertaking a CAD course at 18! She loves teaching the computer software packages designers need to use, and is fluent in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop, Canva and many more.
Gail has taught her own courses for over 15 years and also teaches for larger companies, such as the British Academy of Interior Design. She works on government, commercial, and residential projects, utilising her knowledge and experience every day. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and empowering anyone interested in interior design with the skills they need to tackle any project.
Gail also mentors and coaches new designers or anyone transitioning into interior design.
"Everyone has lots of transferable skills used in interior design, and I love seeing the potential in a person and helping them see this for themselves and also being able to fast-track their design journey."
This is my why...
I've often been asked whether I love designing or teaching more. The truth is, I can't separate the two.
At the heart of both is the same belief.
I believe people thrive in thoughtfully designed environments.
Whether I'm creating a home where a family can truly relax, designing a workplace that inspires collaboration and wellbeing, or mentoring someone taking their first steps into interior design, my purpose is always the same.
To create an environment where people can flourish.
When I design, I'm completely in my element.
I love understanding how people live, work and interact with a space. Every decision I make is about more than how a room looks. It's about how it feels, how it functions and how it improves the lives of the people who use it every single day.
That same passion shapes the way I teach.
I don't want my students to simply complete assignments or pass assessments. I want them to grow in confidence, to discover abilities they didn't realise they had, to leave believing they belong in this profession.
Some of the comments that mean the most to me aren't about design at all.
They're from students who tell me:
"You've given me back my confidence."
"I didn't feel stupid for not knowing enough."
"I couldn't wait to get home and carry on learning."
Those words remind me why I do what I do.
Knowledge can be taught.
Software can be learned.
Design principles can be practised.
But confidence, curiosity and the courage to keep growing come from learning in an environment where you feel supported, challenged and inspired. That's the environment I strive to create every day.
Whether you're a client trusting me with your home or workplace, or a student trusting me with your future, my promise is the same.
I'll give you my experience.
I'll give you my honesty.
I'll challenge you to think differently.
And I'll believe in your potential until you believe in it yourself.
Because great design isn't just about creating beautiful spaces.
It's about helping people thrive.
And that's what inspires me every single day.