GraceTinkler
Interior Design Student & Digital Surface Designer
CONTACT:
tinks2005@hotmail.com
07484 244445
SKILLS:
Adobe Creative Cloud
Procreate
SketchUp
AutoCAD
Laser Cutters
Revit
Canva
Microsoft packages
Confident Mac user
Team work & Collaboration
Decision Making
Inspiring & Influencing people
Goal Setting
Creative thinking
Reliability
Dependable
Many of my interests and hobbies lie in the world of design and creativity. Outside my degree I promote my skills on design through social media showing my process and development. Along with creating my own design surfaces in a variety of forms that are displayed on my online store available to buy and build a following.
EDUCATION
University of Huddersfield
Year One Modules: Design Culture in Context: A Design Exploration: B Design Process & Communication: B Material Innovations B
Year Two Modules (Results Pending): Design in Context B Design Identities - Design Realisation -
2023
BA (Hons) Interior Design
Present
Cockermouth Sixth Form
Art & Design A* Business Btec Distinction Medical Science C
2021
A-Levels
2023
EXPERIENCE
Interior Design Society Committee
Working with other team members, act as Social Media representative. Active member of Course committee, attend all meetings, contribute to tasks, share ideas. Work with employers from across the Design Industry to participate in series of lectures, visits, events, Email, 1:1 telephone, video calls. Create Social Media posts, source images, write narrative, edit, post to promote the course and social activities for fellow students. Organise calendar of meetings, schedules for visitors. Event planning. Co-ordinate meeting arrangements. Marketing & funding skills.
2024
Social Media Lead
Present
University of Huddersfield
Working in perspective and scale e.g. Model making, 2D & 3D orthographic drawings. Concept development and design researching. Site analysis. Collecting physical and digital samples towards a material specification sheet. Digital 2D drawings using software like AutoCAD (plans, elevations and sections) Digital 3D views using software like SketchUp (Renders) Working to a brief and audience. Essay writing and presentation skills.
2023
Interior Design
Present
2022
Digital Surface Designer
Present
Freelancer
Designed distinctive handmade and digital prints customised to align with customer preferences and current market trends. Promoted these prints across various online platforms, including social media, marketplaces, and a personal website. Managed an online store by listing products, updating descriptions, and overseeing inventory. Developed a cohesive brand identity aimed at attracting and retaining customers. Independently managed all facets of a small business. Effectively balanced multiple projects and deadlines. Demonstrated proficiency in design software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, and Procreate) Utilised platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest from products marketing and audience engagement.
2021
Food & Beverage Assistant
Present
Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat
Deliver outstanding customer service to guarantee guest satisfaction. Address customer inquiries with professionalism. Communicate effectively with both team members and customers. Collaborate with colleagues to maintain seamless operations during peak shifts. Accurately process orders and ensure timely service delivery. Manage cash registers and facilitate payments processing. The ability to engage with a diverse array of individuals has been cultivated effectively. Time management skills have also been honed, allowing for efficient task handling during peak periods. Responsibilities have been successfully balanced within a fast-paced environment, demonstrating the capacity to remain calm and resourceful in dynamic situations.
1 Week
2021
Industry Experience
Maculay Sinclair
Multiple site visits including building sites in London’s Canary Wharf. Finalizing design details on site in Nottingham. Sat and engaged in project meetings ran by project manager in London. Worked with other employers within their office learning Sketch Up Skills.