Grow Beyond Limits,

Learn Without Boundaries.

WE SPECIALISE IN INNOVATIVE INTERIOR DESIGN EDUCATION, EMPOWERING PERSONAL GROWTH AND SUCCESS FOR ALL.

Led by Interior Designer and University Lecturer, Katie Thomas, the International Design & Innovation Academy is dedicated to empowering learners from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential. Through innovative teaching methods, personalised support, and a commitment to excellence, we provide the tools and resources needed to foster growth, curiosity, and success. Whether you're pursuing academic goals, professional development, or personal enrichment, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

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  • “Katie Thomas has the energy like no other. Runs her own business, teaches at university and does her own courses too. She helped improved my skills, believing I’d just use for myself and here we are dipping my toes further into the interior world. As the analogy goes, ‘A rising tide lifting all boats.’ A great inspiration for young women and one of those rare people you come across with a wonderful aura and energy.”

    - Hannah

  • “I just wanted to say thank you SO much for doing the course! Honestly, it’s been an amazing introduction to interior design and has really kick started my passion. You’re such an amazing teacher and I have learnt so, so much! Hopefully one day our paths will cross in the interior design world.”

    - Georgina

  • “Loved tonight’s interior class. Learning so much each week. Teaching us all by hand first really helps understand the basics so much more!”

    - Gemma

  • “Such a fab weekend! Learnt so much and met so many lovely people. Thanks a million.”

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  • “What a great weekend with Katie Thomas. I learnt soooo much! Anyone thinking about setting up an interior design business or is in the early days of theirs, I highly recommend.”

    - Chloe

  • “If you are thinking about doing an interior design course, I can highly recommend. Katie is so lovely and supportive as well as being an incredibly talented and inspirational interior designer. I have learnt so much from her courses and loved doing them.”

    - Sara

  • “Just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you so much for such a brilliant weekend. It was so good to meet you and thank you for your time… absolutely loved the course and got so much from it.”

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  • “I so enjoyed the weekend boot-camp interior design course and learnt so much. It was great the way you put the course together and the way you delivered it. I respect and admire how much you have achieved and love it that you also support community projects.”

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