ABOUT_
I am a multi-disciplinary designer, with a background in Interiors, Architecture and Graphics. My passion is for people-centric work and telling stories through space. Aiming to create environments that deeply represent user’s needs, by combining strategy with thoughtful design. Through my varied work I have built up a strong set of transferable skills. This gives me the ability to work across creative industries from Interiors Studios, to the Motion Picture industry. My working style is focused and enthusiastic, enjoying collaborative team environments whilst also having the ability to lead.
I look forward to exploring future opportunities and new creative journeys.
EDUCATION_
The University of Sheffield_Sep 2011 - June 2014
BA (Hons) Architecture (2:1)
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University of the Arts London_March 2018
Architectural Photography Short Course
WORK EXPERIENCE_
Project Lead, Interior Designer_
Aug 2019 to Current (Remote Freelance)
RUSSELL SAGE STUDIO _
LONDON
RSS is a design studio specialising in designing and delivering world class Hospitality Interiors. I lead on projects from the initial stage of concept building with clients, through to design development and construction. Collaborating with consultants such as Contractors, Planners, Lighting Designers, Architects and furniture suppliers, I work to design creative interiors on budget and within programme.
Skills & Responsibilities_
- Client engagement and concept development
- Producing and managing large drawing packages. Including plan, elevations, detail drawings and 3D Visualisations
-Collaboration with other contractors from concept to construction
- Vectorworks, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, Sketching
Key Projects
- Wagtail Bar & Restaurant, London (Lead)
- FIVE Zurich Hotel, Zurich (Lead)
- Pennyhill Park Hotel (Lead)
MIDSUMMER NIGHTCAP _
UK
Freelance Graphic Designer
Aug 2019 to Current (Remote Freelance)
Midsummer Nightcap is an events planning and bar hire company, with an additional small product range.
Skills & Responsibilities
- Branding development and logo production
- Creation of branding materials e.g Brochures, instagram content, visualisations of products
THE COLLECTIVE _
LONDON
Junior Interior Designer
Jan 2017 to May 2019
Design Intern
Aug 2016 to Jan 2017
The Collective designs, develops and operates co-living buildings globally. I was part of the product team, designing engaing interiors and gaining insight into how people want to live, work and play.
Skills & Responsibilities_
- Building programming and user research
- Asissting with 2D/3D interior CAD packages
- FF&E Procurement, styling and installation
- Photographing finished spaces
PENOYRE & PRASAD_
LONDON
Architectural Assistant
Aug 2015 to Aug 2016
Penoyre & Prasad specialises in sustainable architecture and public buildings. I assisted Senior Architects on large residential schemes, competition entries and a dementia care home.
Skills & Responsibilities_
-Assisting with fast paced Competition entries -Coordinating building services
-2D/3D Architectural drawings
DHARAVI SCHOOL PROJECT FILM_
MUMBAI
Filming and editing
April 2015
The Dharavi School Project, is a small charity run school in the slums of Mumbai. Myself and a friend spent a week filming at the school. We then made a 'Day in the life' short film, for the charity to use when raising funds for the project.
Design Intern
April 2015
FITCH DESIGN_
MUMBAI
Work experience in the design team, creating concepts and building ideas.
AARDMAN ANIMATION_
BRISTOL
Art Department Assistant
April 2014
Internship in the Art Department assisting Runners and with Model Making for the Shaun the SheeP Movie
RICHARD LAING PHOTOGRAPHY_
BRISTOL
On Set Assistant
Various dates from 2013
Assiting on photography sets as a runner, with props, set up and image selection.
July 2013
CREATEPLAY_
BULGARIA
Construction volunteer for CreatePlay, building a sensory play area with in a school.
SKILLS_
- Vectorworks
- SketchUp
- Photoshop
- Indesign
- Illustrator
- Photography
- Hand Drawing
- Archicad
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