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Creative courses for schools and colleges that build confidence, Critical Thinking & Real-World Skills.
Creative courses for schools and colleges that build confidence, Critical Thinking & Real-World Skills.
Spark Design Academy helps learners develop creativity, stronger communication, and clearer progression pathways through accredited, industry-informed learning.
Industry insights from creative directors at some of the worlds biggest brands
Industry insights from creative directors at some of the worlds biggest brands
Industry insights from creative directors at some of the worlds biggest brands
Why Spark Design Academy?
Why Spark Design Academy?
Spark encourages learners to think independently, question assumptions, and justify their ideas through research and evidence. This helps students connect creativity to real-world reasoning, evaluate alternatives, and present their thinking with greater confidence.
A message from our Director of Education
A message from our Director of Education
Create Your Own Opportunities
Spark helps learners connect creativity to real-world futures. Through accredited learning, portfolio development,
and stronger communication skills, students build the confidence to apply their ideas in further study, employment, and wider creative pathways.
Real World Links
Our courses connect learning to life. Learners build customised qualifications, a professional portfolio, and the confidence to articulate ideas clearly, while developing a stronger understanding of how creativity supports real industries and future opportunities.
Critical Thinking
Learners analyse briefs, explore brand stories, and evaluate cultural influences before presenting original ideas. Through collaboration, discussion, and reflection, they strengthen the critical and creative thinking skills that support future study and career pathways.
Wellbeing & Resilience
Each project helps learners build resilience, a positive mindset, and a stronger sense of achievement. They learn that progress comes through effort, reflection, and persistence, developing confidence that extends beyond the classroom.
Creative Learning Pathways For Different Audiences
Creative Learning Pathways For Different Audiences
Choose Your Football Kit Design Course
Select the level that matches your goals. Every football kit design course includes lifetime access and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Upgrade anytime by paying the difference. Flexible payment plans available.
Choose Your Football Kit Design Course
Select the level that matches your goals. Every football kit design course includes lifetime access and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Upgrade anytime by paying the difference. Flexible payment plans available.
Perfect for getting started.
Go from concept to professional level design.
Includes Course 1
- NCFE-accredited Level 2 qualification
- Design your first football kit
- Build your first real portfolio
- Start designing like a pro
- Learn pro-level design fundamentals
- Live Sessions with Craig & Rob
Course Details
Level: Customised Qualification | Awarding Body: NCFE | Total Qualification Time: 40 Hours | Centre Number: 11000797 | Assessment: Portfolio-based
Upgrade anytime by simply paying the difference.
£183
Per Month
£549 Total Cost
Best for getting hired.
Build a job-ready design portfolio.
Includes Courses 1 & 2
- 2x NCFE Level 2 customised qualifications
- 2 Courses — Foundations & Creative Development
- Design a complete kit collection
- Create professional design tech packs
- Build a portfolio-ready case study project
- Monthly sessions with Craig & Rob
Course Details
Level: Customised Qualification | Awarding Body: NCFE | Total Qualification Time: 80 Hours | Centre Number: 11000797 | Assessment: Portfolio-based
Upgrade anytime by simply paying the difference.
£266
Per Month
£799 Total Cost
For future professional designers.
Stand out with real industry knowledge.
All 3 Courses + Pro Presentation
- 3x NCFE Level 2 recognised qualifications
- Understand real-world factory production
- Learn how products are made at scale
- Direct mentorship from Craig & Rob
- Master industry-level presentations
- Includes pro presentation course
Course Details
Level: Customised Qualification | Awarding Body: NCFE | Total Qualification Time: 125 Hours | Centre Number: 11000797 | Assessment: Portfolio-based
*Limited cohort size to maintain mentorship quality.
£466
Per Month
£1,399 Total Cost
Football Kit Design
Football Kit Design
From Concept to Reality
Spark Design Academy gives players direct access to the thinking behind the sportswear industry. Led by Craig Buglass and Rob Warner, this flagship course helps academy players explore creative careers beyond the pitch through structured, industry-informed learning.
Course Overview
Explore the full learning journey across Beginner Designer, Complete Designer, and Pro Designer.
Introduction
- Welcome to the course
- Meet Craig & Rob
- What to expect
- Your 3 steps to building a world-class kit
- Bringing the course to life
- Course workbook & project brief
- Section summary
Research & Concept
- Introducing research & concept
- What's the story?
- Why kit design matters
- Culture & Identity
- The marketing value of kits
- Cold, hard cash
- What makes my kit special
- Research
- Unit summary
- Unit quiz
Materials & Manufacturing
- Introducing materials & manufacturing
- Fabrics 101
- Construction methods 101
- Technical terms
- Factories
- Calendar basics
- Calendars & timelines
- Unit summary
- Unit quiz
Design & Presentation
- Introducing design & presentation
- The voice of the fans
- Attention to detail
- Colour
- Graphics
- Graphics 101
- A life in design - Stewart Scott-Curran
- Software overview
- Layouts
- Previous project submissions
- Unit summary
- Unit quiz
The Final Whistle
- Submitting Your Project
- Campioni Del Mondo
- Wrap up
- Feedback
- END OF COURSE
Introduction
- Welcome to S.D.A
- Meet Craig & Rob
- What to expect
- Bringing the course to life
- Course workbook & project brief
Innovation & Influence
- Introducing Innovation & Influence
- The future of kits
- Innovtaion
- More than words
- Create something meaningful
- Zero distractions
- Graphics
- A life in design - Rory McCoole
- Unit Summary
- Unit quiz
Concept Constraints
- Introducing Concept Contraints
- What gets in the way?
- Navigating the process
- Unexpected challenges
- Financials & costings
- Creating value
- Playing by the rules
- Official equipment regulations
- Unit summary
- Unit quiz
Creating The Future
- Introducing creating the future
- Templates
- Product development
- The product development process
- Example tech packs
- Ready to launch
- Unit summary
- Unit quiz
The Final Whistle
- Submitting Your Project
- Campioni Del Mondo
- Full Time
- END OF COURSE
Welcome to the ZXY International factory
- Factories & partners
- The modern factory
- The factory design team
- Operations & sustainability
Fabric Technology & Performance
- Technical fabric analysis
- Performance enhancements
- Sustainability & ethics
- Fabric factory tour
Construction & Manufacturing Techniques
- Typical construction & manufacturing techniques
- Welding & bonding
- Layplan & waste management
- Sublimation printing
- Colour matching & durability
- Production factory tour
Trims, Embellishments & Applications
- Logo & crest application
- Application costings
- Additional items, required?
- Care labelling and compliance
The Production Process & Business Communication
- Logistics & lead times
- The technical pack - tech pack 2.0
- Brand factory communication
- Proto & Fit Sample Stage
- SMS & Pre-Production (PP) Sample
- Wear Testing & Lab Testing
Sneak Peek Into Our Courses
Sneak Peek
Into Our Courses
Choosing a programme for your learners is not just about the content. It is also about the support, structure, and learning experience that surrounds it. Spark Design Academy is designed as a complete experience for both learners and facilitators.
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