Residential Interior Design

I was born in California but have been living in Australia since 1995. I have always had a creative flair, taking up as many creative subjects at school as I could!

As the end of high school approached, I planned to study Primary Education – it just seemed like the most sensible and appropriate decision. But when a Billy Blue representative visited my school and gave me positive feedback about my major design project, I began to reconsider my future career choice of teaching. I had always seen myself as creative, a designer, so I didn't need much encouragement. The Billy Blue rep suggested that I apply for a scholarship at the college, which I did. I stayed positive and told myself every day that the phone was going to ring with the news that I had won – and when I least expected it, it did!

I draw inspiration from my experiences and interactions in everyday life. I am also energised by the opportunity to communicate my personal style and design ideas. My creativity has pushed me in to the design world, where I intend to use both my intellect and innovation to pursue my passion for interior design.

At the moment I am excited by the colours of life. The bold fluorescents as well as the neutral tones that surround us have both played significant roles in my recent designs. Also I have always appreciated retro furniture and how it can be transformed into an elegant contemporary piece. I love searching through op shops and antique dealers looking for my next project. My room is perhaps my biggest inspiration, filled with the things that I have collected over the years. It is a reflection of me and therefore my design ideas.

I feel that as designers we all strive to challenge convention. An example of an 'out of the box' design concept I have produced is a report that was bound like a book, the cover being made from a recycled paper bag. I am consistently seeking out new and interesting ways to present my work to lecturers.