Get to know Beth, our new Junior Designer, and discover why she wants to work for Layrd, how she got into interior design and what her dream project looks like.
Can you tell us a little bit about your previous design experience?
I started at Layrd following the completion of my degree in Interior Design and so this is my first design role. During school, I studied Art and Photography, both of which inspired me to work in a creative role. During my time at university, I worked on a variety of projects but enjoyed commercial design the most, and really settled on this being what I wanted to do for my career.
What inspired you to pursue a role in interior design?
As a child, I used to go and visit my stepmum at work on her construction sites and I was fascinated with the show homes. I thought it was so cool that it was someone’s job to make the houses look the way they did. From then on, I wanted to work as an interior designer. I was drawn to commercial design, as the spaces are used by different people every day, it’s lovely to think that you can make a person’s day better by making the space around them work for them.
What does a typical day look like in the studio as a Junior Designer?
At Layrd, I have found not every day is the same, and neither is every project. Overall, my day-to-day, wherever it is, consists of a lot of collaboration between everyone at Layrd. As a junior I work alongside senior designers, assisting them in all stages of the design process. This is great as I get to see projects in the early stages and some in completion.
Why did you want to join Layrd?
I wanted to work for a company that not only designs amazing spaces but also focuses on wellbeing and sustainability within them. Will came to my university as a guest speaker, and when I heard him talk about Layrd, I thought, "I want to work for a company like this." And so, when I was offered a position at Layrd, there was no way I would say anything other than yes!
If you could design any space, where would it be and what would it look like?
It would be a well-being-focused space; I would want to be able to change the users' mood for the better. Using plants, natural colours and shapes to bring the outside in I would aim to create a calming interior. I would probably use a lot of curves and soft seating to make a cosy, warm experience for everyone!
Want to learn more about Layrd Design?
Read our About page, or contact the studio:
Call us at 01223 952992
Email us at info@layrddesign.co.uk
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