I am an enthusiastic, creative, hard-working designer, with a First Class degree from Middlesex University in Interior Architecture. I believe all projects should entice, and leave a lasting impression on those who experience them.

I’ve had high interest in design since a young age, my mum always reminds me of the hours I spent creating fashion catalogues and collages! I am constantly visiting exhibitions and spend the majority of my free time wondering around a museum or gallery. I enjoy designing projects which are memorable, environmentally sustainable and fun. For my final project at university, I proposed cannibalism as the future of the meat trade. It explored the world of in-vitro meat and took users on a journey of discovery. I enjoy challenging myself and aim for all of my designs to focus on the users of the space.

I am looking forward to gaining experience within the design sector and to continue to develop professionally and learn new skills.

This website currently showcases my architectural work which was produced during my studies.

I am a creative, practical and ambitious individual. When presented with a task I am dedicated to completing it to my highest standard. I am trustworthy and always willing to provide an input in discussions, as well as make unusual design suggestions. I have an interest in spaces which provide an experience, I believe all spaces should entice and leave a lasting impression on users/visitors. In the future I am hoping to pursue an MA in Narritive Environments; I’d love to gain experience across a variety of projects, which will allow for me to improve my skills to achieve this goal.

EXPERIENCE

Instagram Content Creator
Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture (MoDA)
Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
- Understanding Instagram analytics
- Designing social media content
- Creating weekly plans and goals

Sales Assistant
Zara Home
Jun 2021 - Jan 2022
- Working as a team
- Communing with the public
- Assisting the Visual Merchandiser with store displays

Content Creator
Stemmed Zine
Jun 2021
- Designing a magazine spread inkeeping with the brand style and image

Intern
IKEA
Jun 2015
- Organising and constructing showrooms
- Maintaining displays and brand identity
- Designing kitchen spaces


SOFTWARE SKILLS                   PERSONAL SKILLS

Adobe Photoshop                        Model Making
Adobe InDesign                            Visual Communication
Adobe Illustrator                          Conceptual Thinking
VectorWorks                                Researching
Cinema4D                                   Spatial Planning
Microsoft Office                           Architectural Writing
Canva

INTERESTS

Baking
Visiting exhibitions
Creating photo montage collages
Jewellery design
Archery

CONTACT

︎ Email: katherine.dixon11@gmail.com

︎ LinkedIn

︎ Instagram

︎ The Dots

EDUCATION

Middlesex University
Sept 2018 - Jun 2022
- BA(Hons) Interior Architecture

Richard Taunton Sixth-form College
Sept 2016 - Jul 2018
- 3 A-Levels in Graphic Design, Geography and Business Studies

Upper Shirley High School
Sept 2011 - Jul 2016
- 11 GCSE’s & 1 BTEC (Including English and Mathematics)


PROJECTS

Human Harvest
2022
- A project exploring the future of meat

Story-telling Pizza
2020
- Retail Expo student design awards 2020. A location and time changing kiosk design for Pizza Express, the project was highly-commended by the brand experience agency 20.20

Structure and Balance
2018
- A collaborative Collaborative exhibition between Middlesex Interior and Dance students


ACHIEVEMENTS

Level 2 Digital Marketing
2023
- Awarded by TQUK

Draft Magazine
2019 - 2022
- Work featured in Middlesex University’s Draft magazine (A magazine showcasing work by interiors students)

Interior Educators
2021
- Long-listed for the Interior Educators writing award

Writing Publication
Feb 2021
- Writing portfolio ‘Avoiding Tomorrow?’ published on the website of Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture (MoDA)

Student Voice Leader
Oct 2020 - May 2021
- Assigned the role of Student Voice Leader by peers for Interior Architecture

Volunteering
2013 - 2019
- Volunteered for 6 years for Girl Guiding

Young Enterprise
Jun 2017
- Reached the Hampshire and Isle of Wight county finals of the competition