
Photo: Nina V M Starkey
What is your educational background?
I am an architect from Sweden. I’m a lawyer in the making, I actually just sat my last exam last week.
What is your career background and what made you decide to become a lecturer at Torrens?
I have lectured for Torrens for 7 years now. I have my own company and I have freelanced most of my life.

Photo credit: Nina Starkey LinkedIn. Students in photo: Annalise Pope, Mim Davis + Jessica Clymo
What are the top five things you will learn from Interior Design?
- Design thinking
- Time management
- Excellent client liaison
- Precision at producing work
- Using several industry relevant computer programs
What’s currently really exciting about the Interior Design Industry?
Parts of Queensland are experiencing a really high demand for professionals within the building industry. So perfect for Interior Designers!

Photo credit: Nina Starkey LinkedIn. A few examples of work from Mim Davis, Annalise Pope + Jessica Cylomo.
Favourite interior design trend?
The trend now is to be eccentric - make it personal and display memories!
Who is your favourite interior designer?
Love the work of Jean-Louis Deniot.
Learn more about our Interior Design courses at Billy Blue.