ABOUT 2019
One of the consequences of being an Army child is that I have moved house every two or three years, for the whole of my life. So from as early as I can remember I have found myself trooping into strange buildings, in strange parts of the world, with nothing in them but magnolia-coloured walls, drab carpets, and non-descript curtains. And as a consequence, every two or three years I have been presented with a blank canvas - or nearly blank canvas - to turn into my own space. And from as early as I can remember the challenge of transforming these blank canvasses into something warm, familiar and homely, has absorbed me. Fortunately my parents recognised this, and - probably just to humour me - gave me lots of free rein to design the layout of our homes. This was where my fascination for interior design came from.
Studying interior design was therefore a logical step for me. It has opened my mind to more than just the organisation of furniture, paintings and belongings. Texture and materials began to fascinate me, drawing me into the design of my own fabric, which I was able to use within my degree project. Work experience has taken me to work in a range of contexts and locations, supporting architects through the production of detailed scale models; experimenting with the use of light; and returning after a summer in Berlin to experience a more continental approach to interior design.
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Since Leaving University
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Since leaving University, I have been fortunate enough to have had great opportunities within the industry, which have allowed me to build upon my own skills and develop as an Interior Designer.
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At graduation, I met Sian Parry Jones, who employed me to create 3D visuals for a project based in Scotland. Following this, I spent three weeks as an Intern at Todhunter Earle in London, whilst also working on a project in Tipperary in Ireland at the weekends, where I
co-designed a family home. Through this initial experience in Ireland, I was hired for a second job, designing a hotel entrance lobby at Clough Jordan, with both of these projects now completed.
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I have also gained experience working further afield in Essen, Germany, where I worked for a high-end bathroom company. This role developed my technical and spatial planning skills, which has greatly aided me in my subsequent roles. Upon my return to the UK, I won the role of designing Bauer Media Company’s London office based in Camden. This office spans seven floors with over 800 employees, and required a fast turnaround in order to be completed by June this year.
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In March, I began my current role as an Interior Designer at Two:D Limited, a high-end residential studio based in London. I was initially hired as an intern, but successfully demonstrated my skills and after three months was offered a permanent position. I am involved in all aspects of the design and renovation of our residential projects, including spatial planning, sourcing furnishings, fixtures and fittings, as well as producing technical drawings for joinery and lighting layouts. This role encompasses an understanding of materials and aesthetics, as well as creating functional and efficient spaces.
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Alongside this, I have a number of freelance projects, including a 2-bedroom residential project in Dalston, London, and an office space within a residential home. I also teach AutoCAD and SketchUp to students in London, whilst continuing to develop my own digital skills creating 3D visuals for clients.