HELLO

My name is Megan Blackwell.

I am a second-year Interior Design and styling student at Arts University Plymouth with experience in research, styling and design for a variety of interior settings including retail, commercial, and residential. My current research and practice are based on how sensitively designed spaces can impact well-being and mood. Key skills include Indesign, CAD, Photoshop, Sketch Up, Canva and EstiMac. I have proven experience to meet live briefs to tight deadlines and to a high standard. As a cheerful, proactive and collegiate team member, I take on each new challenge with commitment and good humour. My key objective as a designer is to create beautiful and functional spaces that encourage productivity and wellness. 

Work experience


 2022 

 Coljan 

 Waitress 

At Coljan I had the responsibility of working front of house alone in this small cafe turn restaurant not long after joining the team. I was well-organised and professional within my role at all times and communicated effectively with my colleagues to ensure all customers were attended to and kept happy. I had started my barista training


 2021  –  2022 

 Atom Interior Styling

Shop Assistant

I had the responsibility of running this small interiors shop making customers feel welcome, offering advice and displaying knowledge of products to make sales in addition to building customer relationships.


2017

DFAO 

 Intern 

This job at such a young age gave me a chance to develop my communication skills and gain some independence when performing tasks such as: ordering samples, working alongside someone putting together presentations, admin work and creative brainstorming. 

Education


 2014  –  2019 

 Wildern Secondary School 

GCSE

10 GCSEs grades 5-9 including English, Maths, Art and Media


 2019  –  2021 

 Plymouth College of Art

 Extended Diploma in Fashion and Textiles

Graduated with a Distinction


 2021  –  Present 

 Arts University Plymouth 

 BA (Hons) Interior Design and Styling 

Software Skills

Soft Skills