Objective
The challenge of design enthuses my creativity and dedication to produce quality and innovative results. The exploration in Experiential Design merges my key disciplines. My highly organized, and resourceful approach has enabled me to build a skill set that would add value to a dynamic design team.
Skills
Creative
A lateral thinker forming a conceptual sensory design language in the experience of the hotel environment.
Visualisation methods include sketching, 2D and 3D Vectorworks, model making, photography, Photoshop rendering.
High ability to apply vigorous and sustained theoretical research towards a conceptual practice led research project.
High achievement obtaining an RSA Student Award, RSA membership and Licentiate membership for the Society of Designer Craftsmen.
Innovative teaching, obtaining recognition for her outstanding class of teaching in art textiles and art & design disciplines.
Commercial
Carried out extensive sustained research in Experiential Design including International and boutique hotels and innovative interactive design.
A proven record to adapt in International commercial environment.
Exception organisational and management skills, planned, delivered and improved the achievements of the Textile Department at FSFC.
Interpersonal skills: Debate and discuss peers MA projects, active participant in department and management meetings and implementing daily work strategies.
Effective communication within the dissemination of development methods throughout the creative process, verbal and visual presentation within own Practice, MA study and delivery of curriculum specifications.
Proficient negotiator and problem solver within private and corporate clients environments, management and as a team member.
Work efficiently with Microsoft, Mac and linux office tools. Adobe creative suite and Vectorworks applications.
Education
2006 - 2007
MA Interior Design University College for the Creative Arts, Farnham, Surrey, UK
1989 - 1992
BA (Hons) Textiles and Fashion Woven Textiles 2:1
Surrey Institute of Art and Design. Farnham, Surrey
Publications and Awards
1997
‘The Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Magazine’ July issue
1992
The Royal Society of Arts Design Award: Travel Award
(Woven Textiles: Furnishing and upholstery design for an International hotel).
1992
Memberships awarded
• Associate member of the Royal Society of Art
• Licentiate member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen