I graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2015, with a First class honors degree in Decorative Arts, creating jewellery and objects for the home with an emphasis on craftsmanship and natural materials. After working for brands such as IKEA and made.com, I now work as a kitchen designer for deVOL Kitchens.
My graduate collection was awarded Highly Commended at New Designers and labelled by Trend Bible as 'One to watch'. I exhibited at various galleries and shows across the country. Following my degree collection’s success, I was lucky enough to be one of four applicants accepted onto the YA Silversmithing programme in Sheffield, where I spent my time completing orders and developing new products in the studio.
Before joining deVOL as a Metalware Designer, I worked as an Interior Designer and Visual Merchandiser for the homewares industry. I then went on to travel 12 countries over the course of 2 years, before driving across Australia in my self renovated campervan. Out of work, I enjoy discovering cosy coffee shops and design shops, blogging about beautiful interiors, watching documentaries and planning my next trip away.
Education
2012 - 2015
First Class Honours (BA) Decorative Arts
Nottingham Trent University
2010 - 2012
D*D*D* National Diploma Art & Design
Leeds College of Art
2005 - 2010
13 x A*-B GCSE
St John Fisher High School
Awards
2015
'Highly Commended'
Contemporary Glass Society, New Designers, London
2015
'Absolut Loves'
Absolut Vodka, New Designers, London
2015
'One to Watch'
Trend Bible, New Designers, London
Exhibitions
2015
Open Studios, Yorkshire Artspace, Sheffield
2015
GNCCF, Old Granada Studios, Manchester
2015
Lustre, Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham
2015
2015
2015
2015
Rising Stars, Coombe Gallery, Dartmouth
Graduate Showcase, Mission Gallery, Swansea
New Designers, Business Design Centre, London
Art & Design Degree Show, Newton Building, NTU
2014
NTU Christmas Fair, Bonnington Building, NTU
Residencies
Silversmithing Starter Studio Programme, Yorkshire Artspace, Sheffield 2015