Design with Purpose. Create with Confidence.

Learn the core principles of fashion design and start your creative journey with a course made for beginners.

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Fashion starts with inspiration, but it grows through structure.

This course will teach you how to take your ideas and turn them into real designs - without needing expensive software or a design degree.

You'll explore:

  • The role of shape, texture, and colour in fashion
  • How trends influence style
  • Where to find inspiration and how to sketch it
  • The creative process from idea to garment
⏰ And you’ll do it all in under 30 minutes.

Bite-Sized Learning

No long lectures or walls of text. Our courses are made up of short, focused lessons you can complete in under 30 minutes, perfect for your lunch break or commute.

Tap, Swipe, Learn

Forget passive scrolling. Our interactive format lets you engage with content through flip cards, image hotspots, timelines, and more. It's hands-on learning designed to keep you moving and motivated.

Learn by Doing

From real-world examples to quick quizzes, our lessons help you apply what you’ve learned straight away. It's not just about watching, it's about understanding.

Structured, Not Stuffy

Each course follows a clear, guided path from start to finish. No fluff, no confusion, just the essential info you need to build confidence and take action.

What You Will Learn

Course Overview

This introductory course is designed for individuals who are new to the world of fashion design. It explores the essential elements of fashion theory, basic technical skills, core design principles, and provides a roadmap to start designing original garments or accessories

Understanding the Fashion Industry

  • Describe the historical evolution of fashion.
  • Identify the world’s fashion capitals and their influence.
  • Explain the concept of fashion cycles and how trends emerge.
  • Understand the different professional roles in the fashion ecosystem.

Tools, Materials and Workspace Setup

  • Recognise and describe essential tools used in fashion design.
  • Understand the properties and purposes of common fabric types.
  • Create an efficient and inspiring personal workspace for fashion creation.

Principles of Fashion Illustration and Design

  • Understand the fundamentals of fashion illustration.
  • Apply colour theory and visual balance in fashion sketches.
  • Create inspiration boards to guide conceptual design work.

From Concept to Creation

  • Generate design concepts using themes and storytelling.
  • Outline the step-by-step fashion design development process.
  • Present and explain their design concept using professional techniques.

Final Assessment and Certificate

Congratulations! On passing the Final Assessment and completing the course you receive a certificate to demonstrate your new knowledge.

Built for Beginners with Big Ideas

No industry jargon. No fashion snobbery. Just clear, simple guidance that shows you how real design works - and how you can start creating with confidence.

This course is ideal if you:

  • Love fashion but don’t know where to start
  • Want to turn your ideas into sketches and outfits
  • Are looking for creative freedom without needing fancy tools

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Certificate of completion

No prior experience needed

Why Learn with Neon Course Hub?

Courses start at just £49 with discounts available

Learn at your pace, whenever it suits you

 Straightforward language and step-by-step guidance

What Our Learners Say

Keisha M, Boutique Owner
Atlanta, USA
Senior product manager
"This course broke it all down so simply. I learned more in 30 minutes here than I did watching hours of YouTube tutorials."
Sophie A, Student
Manchester, UK
Senior product manager
"I’ve always loved fashion but didn’t know where to begin. This course gave me a clear foundation and boosted my confidence to start sketching ideas."
Ananya M, Fashion Enthusiast
 Jaipur, India
Senior product manager
“As someone from a non-fashion background, I found this course super helpful. The ideas were easy to understand and apply. I now feel excited to build my own collection.”
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