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New design briefs are always easier said than done. Building your research and thinking outside the box either comes easy or hard (that’s why I have the 4 pillars approach… Read more

You should enjoy every time you sit at your desk with a blank sheet of paper and a design brief…..Why? There is nothing like that first challenge of a different… Read more

How to go from a graduate interior designer to a junior interior designer in 1 conversation: 1. Demonstrate real world thinking 2. Show design with consideration for ergonmics 3. Demonstrate… Read more

Having trouble being creative? Get the basics right first: 1. get yr head out of the plan (once you have the ergonmics, space association, circulation and SQM right) and into… Read more

If you think design is all about being creative you are sadly wrong. Design is:1. management of time2. management of people3. management of client expectations4. management of production5. management of… Read more

What makes a good graduate designer? 1. Sketching 2. CAD 3. Photoshop 4. Revit 5. Material knowledge, colour philosophy and finishes What makes an industry ready graduate design? 1. Ability… Read more

How to learn from design without falling into plagiarism. Original design is hard to do. It is very rare. let me explain: West side story is a revised Romeo and… Read more

How do i stand out in an job interview? I get asked this all the time. The answer is obvious ! Demonstrate your abilities beyond just design and presentation techniques.… Read more

So, here is a question for you to ask next time you see your university lecturer / course leader: 1. How many of last year’s graduates (%) found employment within:a.… Read more

Some of you will be experiencing standing up infront of your peers and presenting for the first time as you start your uni adventure in design, others will have almost… Read more