Next Course Registration Period Sept 1-10, 2025
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Next Course Registration Period Sept 1-10, 2025 ⋆
Mood Board Magic, your go-to course for mastering the art of mood boards—whether you're designing for your home, clients, or brand.
Next Course Begins September 15, 2025
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GAIN CONFIDENCE Confidently present your vision with clarity and flair while boosting your revenue!
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COMPLETE PROJECTS Create mood boards that inspire action, from you and from clients and collaborators. Inaction and procrastination ends here!
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CHANGE YOUR LIFE Organize your creative chaos into a streamlined process that produces results.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
✔ Interior Stylist/Budding Interior Designer
✔ Marketing Professional
✔ Book Author (Aspiring or Published)
✔ Marketing Professional
✔ Content Creator/Blogger
✔ Consultant/Coach
✔ Shop Owner
✔ Graphic, Event, or Brand Designer
✔ Anyone looking to give their creative projects a boost!
Dive into the creative process of visual storytelling by mastering the art of composing mood boards.
This course is your go-to guide for harnessing the power of visual arrangement to convey emotions, aesthetics, and concepts. You'll learn how to select, compile, and arrange images, textures, and color schemes to create a compelling narrative for any project.
RAISE YOUR HAND if this is you
✔ My brand feels outdated and lacks a fresh, modern look.
✔ I’m missing out on client jobs because I don’t use mood boards in my pitches.
✔ I’m overwhelmed by endless ideas and struggling to organize them.
✔ My project (book pitch, home redesign, business glow up, client job) feels chaotic, and I’m unsure where to begin.
✔ My personal style is inconsistent and hard to define.
✔ I’m unsure how to monetize my creative work through mood boards.
IMAGINE IF IN JUST 4 WEEKS YOU COULD -
✔ Confidently present your vision with clarity and flair
✔ Create mood boards that inspire action, from you and from clients and collaborators
✔ Organize your creative chaos into a streamlined process that produces results
With Mood Board Magic, you'll learn to turn your creative vision into stunning mood boards that tell a compelling story and attract new clients, win projects, and streamline your workflow.
Your mood boards will help you stay organized, boost your revenue, and set you apart from the competition.
Imagine having the ability to articulate the vibe of an event, the essence of a brand (including your own), or the soul of a space without saying a word – that's the superpower you'll begin learning during this transformative course.
By the end of this course, you'll not only polish your design eye but also elevate your presentations, pitches, and personal projects.
Step into any planning meeting with a mood board that's worth a thousand words, and watch ideas transform into tangible realities as your visual communication skills bring concepts to life.
Photography: Brita Sönnichsen
All of my books and even the concept for HOLLY magazine began with mood boards that I used to pitch to publishers, communicate my vision, and turn ideas into reality. They SOLD my ideas.
I rely on mood boards for everything —from product lines and trade show exhibits to client coaching sessions, content creation, personal projects, and both commercial and interior design projects.
Now, it’s your turn to harness the power of mood boards and bring your own creative ideas to life.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
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Learn the exact methods I’ve used for over 20 years to create winning mood boards, from hand-crafted to digital.
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Get direct feedback on your work, ask questions, and brainstorm with fellow creatives.
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Access to 30+ inspiring lessons, printables, and resources you’ll want to keep forever.
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Connect with other like-minded creatives in a private, distraction-free forum. No Facebook needed!
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Come back to these lessons anytime, download materials, and revisit ideas as your creative journey unfolds.
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Walk away with at least 3 fully completed, professional mood boards, ready to present to clients or use in your brand!
Course Dates: Sept 15-October 13, 2025
OPEN ENROLLMENT Sept 1-10, 2025
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Hey there, I’m Holly Becker
Since 2006, I’ve had the absolute joy of running decor8, an award-winning interior design blog and studio based in Hannover, Germany. As an interior expert and best-selling author with four interiors books, I’ve had the pleasure of helping people tap into their creativity and to creative beautiful spaces. After seeing the excitement around my books and projects, I realized people wanted to dive deeper into mood boards. So, I teamed up with Anthropologie stores in the US and UK to teach Mood Board workshops in their stores—what a dream - and I met thousands of my fans and friends along the way.
I’ve helped so many to fall in love with interiors and to set up their homes, but I’ve also worked with clients to create everything from trade show exhibitions to product lines, including my own magazine HOLLY in which I was the Creative Director. I’ve created mood boards for every design project, product line, and brand redesign I’ve ever touched - my mood boards have sold all of my ideas effortlessly because I know exactly how to make mood boards that get noticed which is why I want to teach you how to do the same.
Just this past January, I hosted a live 4-day Mood Board workshop for 80 amazing guests at a design fair, and that’s when I knew it was time to bring this magic online. I want to share all I’ve learned beyond in-person events, and so, Mood Board Magic was born!
This course is a heartfelt fusion of everything I’ve learned over the years. I’m excited to share not only my insights and experiences but also practical tips and tricks to help you incorporate mood boards into your creative work, no matter your profession. Let’s make magic together!
♡ Holly
Photography: Marina Schnell
BY THE END OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL HAVE:
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Enhanced Visual Storytelling Skills: Now you can confidently bring your ideas to life through compelling visuals.
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Mastery of Tools & Techniques: From hands-on to digital, now you can create professional mood boards and use them for nearly any project in any creative field.
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A Signature Creative Process: You'll have a custom workflow to streamline your projects and feel confident and ready to go!
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Clear Brand Vision: You'll have gained clarity and confidence in the visual direction of your business or personal brand.
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Digital Design Know-How: You'll be using the latest apps and tools to create high-quality digital mood boards.
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Certificate of Completion: You'll walk away from this course more capable and inspired to tackle future projects, plus a custom certifcate of completion that you can use for your employer or on LinkedIn.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SAY:
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“Holly created a warm and welcoming atmosphere; there was a great balance of information and direct practical application for participants - Creativity just flowed.”
- LENA WARNEBOLDT, Yoga Teacher & Massage Therapist
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"The Mood Board class with Holly was Creative Yoga; it inspired my mind for new creativity. For me, it's an absolute must.”
- SONJA KLEIN, Master Florist
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“We are currently renovating our house and the mood board I created has served as a guide during the planning phase - I was able to refer back to it and keep my vision in sight. Thanks to Holly's input, I now know how to easily organize collected ideas and materials. The workshop was a great enrichment for me.”
- PAMUK AKKAYA, Content Creator
Why This Course Is Exactly What You Need
Creative entrepreneurs, I’m thrilled to guide you through mastering mood boards because they’ve been integral to my journey since my very first corporate job in facilities management and space planning, where I trained under a talented design team. That experience carried me into Interior Design school, where I used mood boards for nearly every project. Later, as I launched my own design firm in Boston, mood boards became my go-to tool for bringing my clients’ visions to life.
Over the years, I’ve applied them to everything—from designing books and planning trade show exhibits to branding projects and personal creative endeavors. Mood boards allow me to clarify my vision, communicate effectively, and make informed decisions, all while enhancing creativity. They’re more than just visuals; they build trust, elevate your brand, and signal professionalism in a competitive market.
In this course, you’ll gain the skills to not only create beautiful mood boards but also use them to attract clients, manage projects seamlessly, and expand your service offerings. Together, we’ll transform your creative ideas into compelling visual strategies that will elevate your business and boost your revenue. Doesn’t that sound nice? :)
WHAT’S INSIDE
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♡ MODULE ONE
What is a Mood Board?
Importance of Mood Boards in Creative Entrepreneurship
Types of Mood Boards
Benefits of Creating Mood Boards
Color Theory and Mood Boards
Typography and Layout Considerations
Incorporating Images and Graphics That Evoke Emotions
Refinement and Finding Your Red Thread
Personal Branding Mood Boards
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♡ MODULE TWO
How-To Create Mood Boards
Hands-On Mood Board Creation Tutorial
Digital Tools for Mood Board Creation
Building Your Brand By Showing Mood Boards on Your Social
Best Practices for Mood Board Development
Using Canva / Organizing Workflow
Using Milanote / Organizing Workflow
Using COSMOS / Organizing Workflow
Mood Boards for Clients
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♡ MODULE THREE
Using Mood Boards in Presentations and Pitches
Creating Mood Boards for Different Industries and Niches
Crafting Stories That Clearly Communicate Your Vision to Clients
Case Studies Showcasing My Mood Boards for Clients
Photographing Your Mood Boards
Mood Boards for Finding Personal Style
Mood Boards for Interior Design
Mood Boards for Content Creators
PLUS - Get a FREE BONUS 4th Module: Monetize Your Mood Boards
Learn how to turn your creative skills into revenue! In this module, you’ll discover:
♡ How to pitch mood boards to clients with confidence
♡ Strategies for pricing your services and attracting premium clients
♡ Learn how to monetize Mood Boards in your creative business
This bonus module helps you take your mood boards from creative projects to profitable business tools
Tap into your creative vision and profit from your ideas
FAQs
How does this course work?
This 4-week online course lets you interact with Holly Becker and fellow learners through both the classroom and community forum on Teachable.
Lessons are released once a week on Monday to keep you organized and foster learning. Optional homework assignments are provided each week for your personal enrichment.
The course is self-paced, with 4 live coaching calls. Recordings of live calls will be made available within 24 hours if you miss them. Holly Becker will be active throughout, answering questions in the forum and lesson comments.
You’ll get access upon enrollment and payment to introduction materials and a welcome video, along with access to the student forum. Course lessons will drip weekly (each Monday) starting on September 15, 2025, for 4 weeks. The course includes lifetime access, and if it’s ever removed, you’ll have at least 3 months' notice to download everything.
Is there lifetime access?
The course includes lifetime access, and if it’s ever removed, you’ll have 3 months' notice to download it.
What is your refund policy?
There are no refunds BUT you may transfer to another class within one year (you will need to pay the price difference) if cannot participate. Please email holly@decor8blog.com within 7 days after the course launches (deadline: September 22, 2025 at midnight) with an explanation and you’ll receive a class credit for the price of the course (after fees) in the form of a gift card. You can apply the gift card to another course within 12 months.
This offer only applies to students who paid in full at the time of enrollment.
Note: This policy is effective as of September 15, 2024 and does not apply to courses taught previously. All previous courses were offered with no refunds or exchanges.
Does this course come with a community?
Yes, this course comes with access to the student-only forum within the course on Teachable. This is first time we’ll be using this forum, so I’m very excited.
Will this course keep me accountable?
This course will motivate, inspire, and it allows you to progress at your own rhythm, free from the expectations or obligations of pressure, but because you are progressing alongside of other students, it does come with a measure of accountability if you’d like to tap into that by joining our two live trainings and working on your weekly assignment.
I run a small biz, is this course a tax write off?
You can generally write off this class as an educational expense. This applies to German, UK, and United State tax laws. Please double check with your accountant or tax website in your country for more information.
What’s included in the fee?
You’ll receive 30 lessons in several formats to keep things interesting - print outs, worksheets, videos, presentations, audio files and more. You can download and keep everything for personal use only. You’ll have three modules of lessons plus a bonus module, a student forum, access to Holly Becker and other students for questions and critiques, two live coaching sessions, a certificate of completion, and all materials are available for you to download and keep.
Can my employer reimburse me?
If you’re taking this course for career advancement, explain what you will learn to your manager and see if they’re on board. An official certificate of completion can be issued at the end of the course if needed, and you can request a receipt from Teachable at anytime.
Can I get an invoice from decor8?
No, but you will get a receipt of payment from Teachable that will show the applicable taxes/VAT that were included in the course fee when you paid.
Mood boards reignite your creativity and sharpen your focus.
Discover my process for crafting them by hand and using cutting-edge tools and apps that feel like pure magic.
These techniques will not only boost your creativity but also streamline your entire workflow.
Photo: Brita Sönnichsen
Lisa H., Maine, USA
“Holly pours everything into her courses to encourage her students to reach great heights... So much rich content and exercises that get you to the heart of what you truly want. So inspiring!”
Prepare for an inspiring and immersive learning experience with thoughtfully designed, beautifully crafted materials in this course that you can print or download for easy reference anytime.
Enrollment September 1-10, 2025
Course begins September 15, 2025.
Mood Boards are a foundation upon which projects and success are built.
They empower you to make the most of your time, organize your ideas in a visual way, and transform your vision into anything you dream of - a career pivot, a new product or service, a room scheme, and so much more.
