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KAYLA WILLSON

DESIGN PORTFOLIO

About

01 about

Completed a dual degree of BA of Design (Honours) and Education (Secondary) specialising in Spatial and Interior Design.

 

Kayla's portfolio demonstrates her extensive range in projects from university and beyond. Her projects demonstrate conceptual thinking, prototype modelling abilities and creativity. 

Portfolio

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THE MISSING MIDDLE

Honours project challenging the suburban housing lifestyle

2018
VISUAL MERCHANDISING

Whilst working at April and Oak, my role included visual merchandising of homewares and furniture 

2017-18
STYLING

Whilst working at April and Oak, my role included visual merchandising of homewares and furniture 

2018-2019
MERCHANT HOUSE

Project based on the use of dichotomy, featuring Merchant House in the Rocks, Sydney

2016
SOUNDSEAT

Chair design based on the life, philosophy, personality and practice of a high profile designer

2014
TREEHOUSE CAFE

A shipping container transformed into a space for living and working

2015
CHAIR DECONSTRUCTION

Deconstruction of a chair, identifying materials for potential reuse and recycle

2015
BUSINESS HOUSING

Modular housing project, with repetition of forms and structures

2015
FLOORPLANS

Exploration and practice of floorplan drawing skills

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2015
Clients

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Currently seeking employment in interior design, styling, merchandising or event management

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Education: 

BA in Design (Honours) specialising in Spatial and Interior Design 2014-2018

BA in Education (Secondary) in Visual Arts 2014-2018

Pymble Ladies' College 2005-2012

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Experience: 

Leaving with Style  |  2018 - 2019

Stylist

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April & Oak  |  2017 - 2018

Sales Assistant

Involved in Visual Merchandising 

 

Asquith Boys High School  |  2017 

 

Student Teacher, Intern

Visual Arts teaching 

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Pymble Ladies' College  |  2014-2017 

 

 

Sports Coach 

Tennis and Hockey 

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Nova Studios  |  2016 

Dance Teacher 

Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary 

 

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Stella Maris College  |  2016 

 

 

Student Teacher 

 

Visual Arts teaching 

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Pymble Ladies' College  |  2015 

 

 

Student Teacher 

 

Kindergarten 

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Wrekin College, UK  |  2013

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Gap Student 

 

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With a keen interest in interior design, styling and events, Kayla’s love for furniture, homewares and arrangements is endless.

 

Her teaching career overseas and in Australia has led her to complete her degree as an educator. Now, her main focus is through the design field, gaining as much experience as possible.

 

Kayla loves working in a team environment and taking on new skills with determination and persistence. She is a keen worker, who’s not afraid to do the heavy lifting!

 

Kayla’s had many leadership opportunities through her education and she uses those leadership qualities through all her endeavours.

Contact

04 contact

Kayla Willson

kwillson.kw@gmail.com

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