What are you studying, and what made you want to pursue a career in design?
I’ve always loved putting things together, whether it be a giant Meccano robot or some strange clothing combinations, the exploration and instinct to create has always been there. I love the freedom that design gives me, and my parents are both creatives so without really planning it I seem to have followed in their footsteps and landed in design!
What does a typical day look like for you at Endpoint?
Each day varies hugely. Today, I plotted sign locations across multiple floorplans, I had a meeting with a client to discuss typology development and then spent the rest of the day updating technical drawings on another client project.
What do you enjoy most about your role and working at Endpoint?
Every day I’m learning something new. Whether it be a new software, a new technique or even learning more about how the business is run. The support from everyone in the office has meant I’ve learnt more in the three months I’ve been here than I have from my two years at university.
What is the biggest thing you've learned so far?
I’ve learned that there truly aren’t any rules in design. I had heard that saying before, but I’d always wanted rules and principles to determine if a design was good or not. Endpoint has given me the freedom and confidence to try out different forms, styles and ideas and trust my own judgement on whether I like it or not.
Tell us about a recent project you've worked on and what your role was in it
I’m currently working on a project for a university building, and I did lots of research at the beginning into the surrounding area and user journeys. I loved analysing how people would approach the building and working out how this could be used to inform the wayfinding strategy.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I love trying new foods, travelling where I can, hiking big windy hills, finding weird clothing that many quickly object to, and having a proper good ol’ boogie on the weekend.
What advice would you give to someone who's wanting to study design?
I think it’s really important to not only be creative for the course. A careless painting or doodle has massively helped me improve my drawing skills, whilst also removing a whole lot of the pressure I felt when drawing only for examined work.