Interior Design 2023

Illustration by Gloria Ndombele

I am delighted to be writing an introduction for our final year interior design students end of year book, here at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU). This year’s cohort have been a pleasure to teach and it has been an exciting year seeing them grow as designers, gaining in confidence and skill in readiness for their next chapter, working in design or studying at a higher level. Since moving back to ‘in-person’ teaching full time, the cohort have connected as a year group supporting each other and sharing their final year experience together. This year’s cohort have demonstrated their commitment and determination to succeed and make the most of the tutors, their peers and the resources provided, this can be seen in the quality and variety of work produced. The Major Design Projects (selected by students) this year have covered a variety of topics including climate change and

sustainability as well as projects of a more light-hearted nature, such as travel-inspired leisure environments and spaces in which to relax, socialise and leave the urban chaos behind. These projects demonstrate the range of students interests and design ambitions coupled with the ability to work with and select interesting buildings which have the capacity to be reimagined. This approach encourages students to push the boundaries of design and aims to create industry ready well-rounded designers.

It is an absolute privilege to be part of the students learning experience at DMU and on behalf of the Interior Design programme team we would like to congratulate our final year students on their achievements and wish them well for a bright and successful future working in this exciting discipline.

class of 2023

Krishnelle Abano

Olamini Adeshina

Rehab Almalki

Ryan Bates

Ellie Bentley

Lauren Brookes

David Camacho Romero

Natalia Charalambous

Keeleigh Cox

Ekua Daniel

Niamh Edmands

Nayera Elhosiny

Ezgi Elitok

Elena Fell

Phoebe Fellows

Georgia Fidler

Chloe Gough

Mary-Ann Hall

Charlotte Hill

Sian Howard

Angelika Jabali

Nika Janko

Zeina Karara

Robyn Kirkbride

Aisha Leigh

Hanna Lind

Manli Lu

Merlin Myumyun

Gloria Ndombele

Emma Padfield

Zoe Panayi

Aryan Patel

Rhea Patel

Panagia Pitsillidou

Ani Prodanova

Mason Ramsdale

Chloe Richardson-Pearce

Savannah Sanni

Annie Smith

Julie Toindepi

Kara Twyford

kr Is H nelle abano

Krishyabano@gmail.com

Krishnelle Abano

The Crescent is a serene space designed for focused study and personalisation. With various amenities, visitors can study for their specific needs with a fun feature to take a break and play four different games, allowing for a quick mental rest before diving back into their work. Overall, the project’s purpose is to create a welcoming and inspiring space that supports visitors’ personal growth and development, tailored to their needs through customization.

olaminiadeshina@gmail.com

An Afro-Caribbean hair salon, fused with a beauty retail space that aims to build a community; as well as provide customers with an experience and not just a service. The salon also aims to educate customers about their hair types and celebrate different skin tones.

r e Hab almalkI

Rehab.a.al.malki@gmail.com

Behance: Rehab_Almalki

Welcome to Indoor Camping. A place where people can come together and have their camping experience, but in an indoor space. The place offers all sorts of activities for children and even the experience of a BBQ. The place is located at 11 St George Street, in the Mercury Place building.

r yan bates nolo

ryanbates@live.com

A disruptive brand, with a counter-cultural attitude redefining customer choice. NOLO, an abbreviation for No and Low, is an idiosyncratic bar, gym, and café concept. By excluding the common transactions of alcohol, caffeine, and elevated heart rate exercise, NOLO aims to shake up the concept of existing business models. A fun, positive, social setting geared towards a natural high. It will allow a different social setting to grow, becoming a regular and excepted alternative.

Ryan Bates

elliembentley@gmail.com

A cocktail bar and restaurant that is influenced by the idea of travelling the world and also has a mini golf course included. A Space for everyone to create memories together while being immersed into the surroundings that mimic the different countries of the world.

Ellie Bentley

l auren b rookes

commun Ity cH urcH

Located in Watford, Hertfordshire. A modern redesigned Christian church and community hub inclusive to all, inspired by the natural elements. The sense of grandeur and tranquillity created, provides a sanctuary for all members of the community, as well as paying homage to the church’s spiritual significance.

DavID camacHo romero

metamor PH os I s

Metamorphosis is a sculpture-based immersive exhibition that educates visitors on the vital role of bees in our ecosystem. It offers a captivating sensory experience highlighting the impact of declining bee populations, promoting conservation efforts, and encouraging visitors to create suitable bee environments in their homes and gardens.

natalIa cHaralambous

Alovia Spa & Suites is a luxurious Wellness Hotel that provides a unique feeling through different room themes with private jacuzzi/pool in each room as a result giving people the pleasure to relax and feel calm while enjoying their all-day experience

natalia.charalampous412@gmail.com

@natalia.charr

@n.a.series

keeleIg H cox

keeleighlouisecox01@gmail.com

PHase 43

Keeleigh Cox

@kl.coxdesigns

For political systems to be representative, all parts of society must be included. The youth are currently underrepresented and disengaged from political processes, undermining political systems’ representativeness. To make a difference in the longer term, it is essential that young people are engaged in formal political processes. Phase43’s concept aims to open doors for decision making spaces for the youth whilst strengthening youth parties and exhibiting them in a positive light.

n IamH e Dman Ds

niamhedmands.designs@outlook.com

@niamh_edmands_designs

The Abbey Pumping Station Retreat is an innovative spa and wellness space. It allows users to escape from daily stressors, with the choice of two journeys and an overnight stay. It draws inspiration from the history of the building through the use of hot and cold steam and water immersions.

tH e abbey PumPIng statIon retreat

e lItok

Ezgieli2001@gmail.com

The Project Deep Blue by Spot located in North Cyprus is an immersive dining experience, that offers the public an educational journey of tasting invasive species whilst also contributing towards the minimizing of invasive species in the oceans. Consumption is the key to a better future for us and our eco systems.

Ezgi

PHoebe felloWs

phoebefellows@hotmail.com

moI ra furnace

Set in the heart of the national forest, canal side Moira Furnace is a 19th century iron making blast furnace museum that will be transformed into a beautiful luxury and scenic wedding venue. This unique historical industrial venue will host both the ceremony and reception.

g eorg Ia fIDler

georgiafidler.design@gmail.com

Remedy evokes a calming and renewing experience on the doorstep of those needing to leave behind the urban chaos. Through indoor meadows, installations and overnight stay opportunities, Remedy is a place of tranquillity, a place to escape city life - whether that be for a few hours or a few days.

Georgia Fidler

@georgiafidler.design

cH loe g oug H

chloegough07@gmail.com

tImeless ocean

Timeless Ocean is a captivating exhibition space that aims to heighten ocean awareness, while offering marine conservationists a luxury stay on the North Wales coast. Serving as a central location for marine conservationists, Timeless Ocean facilitates conferences that promote collaboration and drive support for this critical cause.

Chloe Jane Gough

m ary-ann Hall

An immersive experience raising awareness and action around the climate crisis, partnered with the Studio Ghibli universe and their beloved movies. It takes budding adventurers on a journey using interactive elements, wristbands and immersive theming, encouraging them to write their own stories and learn of their individual impact.

@maryannh_ designs

cHarlotte H I ll

charlottemeganhill@ gmail.com

@charlottehill.designs

Was H e D a s Hore

An educational hub designed to engage people with the issues surrounding plastic pollution, providing an experience that educates, through an interactive outlook. Creating personalised journeys by using the brand’s watches, scanned throughout the Immersive Experience, or recycling plastic through the on-site workshop, a community hub built around change.

s Ian H oWar D

Sian.howard474@gmail.com

The Gin Emporium is a botanical tavern that is dedicated to creating a desirable gin tasting experience, influenced by the radiant gardens of Cambridge. Infusing local handcrafted gin with fresh English botanicals to dedicate a memorable amenity to the residents of Cambridge and its tourists.

Sian Howard

angelI ka JabalI

@angelikajabalidesign

The Middle Ground is an educational sustainability centre which helps visualise the effects of waste pollution on the environment. It consists of two parts, an exhibition and a learning area with workshops. It is aimed for people between the ages of 18 to 30.

Angelika Jabali

n I ka Janko

nikajankointd@gmail.com

All Inclusive Resort is located in North West Croatia. What makes the location so different is the fact that it’s built on the cliff. The main goal behind this project is to offer a free holiday to all disabled children aged 10 16 in Croatia. Success would mean children having a carefree holiday in a fully accessible resort that looks like any other typical hotel. The building itself is connecting outdoor and indoor space without taking away from the view. The resort is supposed to only be a vehicle, children are the ones making the space feel special.

zeI na k arara

zeinakarara7@gmail.com

Renew is a Wellness space designed for stressed creative professionals to help them prevent burn out. Inspired by a variety of artists, this space keeps creatives in mind by offering a holistic and immersive approach to rejuvenation that creates a sense of calm, community and serenity.

Zeina Karara

@zeina.karara

robyn kI rkbr ID e

robynkirkbride@gmail.com

Cultural Street Food Market powered by Arc’teryx. A hub to celebrate the diversity and culture that holds within the city of Leicester. Catering multicultural street food: savoury too sweet for everyone. In collaboration with Arc’teryx UK, the Tram Shed is home for Leicester’s Arc’teryx flagship store. Merging together the love for Street Food and Street Wear.

Hannasofialind@hotmail.com

Empowering Change Through Water. Experience the Future of Ecological Transformation embracing sustainable Riverside Living to inspire for a Greener Future in Leicester.

Hanna Lind

547404901@qq.com

The studio is a place where a variety of different yoga classes and Thai massage can be offered. The aim of the studio is to create a comfortable and relaxing environment for all types of people in the community to heal the mind and relax the body using yoga and Thai massage.

an Ima stu DIo

m erlI n myumyun

Merlin Myumyun

@merlin_intd

tHe House WItH tHe straWberrIes

The House With The Strawberries is a renovated and repurposed building. The emblematic house is turned into a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel that offers traditional Bulgarian cuisine served in a new more entertaining and mouth-watering way, inspired by the concept of Bringing the garden in.

lor Ia n Dombele

Gloria Ndombele

DystoPIa

Dystopia is a modernised immersive cinema with a smooth customer experience and interior design inspired by a film franchise that rotates every 4-5 months.

The fictional dystopian setting of The Hunger Games has impacted the design.

@its.glxria

emma.ns.padfield@gmail.com

The Fair Chance Youth Detention Centre repurposes a currently derelict set of buildings on the Fair Charm Industrial Estate in to a safe, bright space for 28 12-17 year old male youth offenders. The centre is designed with rehabilitation at its core, with a focus on preparing the children for life after release.

Emma Padfield

@e.padfield_design

zoe PanayI

panayizoe.intd@gmail.com

‘The Bishop Hotel’ is a luxury and sustainable hotel in the city centre of Leicester, England. It is designed to operate with sustainable ways such as renewable energy sources and sustainable and recyclable materials. The aim of the hotel is to show that sustainability can also be luxurious.

Zoe Panayi

@zoepanayi_interiors

tH e b I s HoP H otel

aryan Patel

patelaryan256@gmail.com

An immersive exhibition and leisure experience designed to inspire young people to appreciate and preserve our planet’s natural landscapes. A series of interactive exhibits and engaging activities deepen visitors’ understanding of the complexity and fragility of the natural world.

@aryan_does_design

Culminating in a hospitality experience that celebrates the fusion of Icelandic and British food and drink, highlighting sustainable practices and the potential for a greener future.

rheapatel26@hotmail.com

Pinnacle lodge is a multifunctional accommodation centre developed in collaboration with ‘Singita’; an eco tourism company dedicated to the preservation of African wildlife. Placing wildlife at the heart of its development, The Pinnacle Lodge expresses luxury with great consideration for the surrounding environment.

Rhea Patel

Panag Ia PItsI llIDou

ppitsillidou@icloud.com

fIg Hters cancer care centre

The “Fighters Cancer Care Centre” is a welcoming and supportive space designed for cancer patients, their families, and friends. It features a communal area for socializing and a sensory garden to create a calming environment. The center also aims to raise awareness about cancer survivorship and inspire courage in those fighting the disease. Suitable for all ages and genders.

Panagia Pitsillidou

@panayia_interiordesign

an I ProDanova

ser DI ka b outI que H otel

The project goal is to develop a space that is still relevant to the old façade of the building, but to be made with modern elements. The ambition is not to change it completely ,but rather harmonise it with the existing facade. The project is to be developed in the context of heritage conservation, in which each building should be a unique entity, rather than existing as a row of identical buildings that could be replaced for one with another. Reimagining an old building into a modern boutique hotel.

@annieprodanova

ason ramsDale

RamsdaleM.Designs@gmail.com

toug H love

‘Tough Love’ is an exhibition that hopes to break LGBTQ+ stereotypes through historical information and emotive storytelling; providing representation that is lacking in this location for a community that is currently needing it the most, due to recent rises in hate crimes. Educating society on the vast history and story of the LGBTQ+ community hopes to highlight these current backward statistics and prevent any form of phobic hate and anxiety based on the lifetimes of hurt and hope that will be witnessed during this exhibition.

Mason Ramsdale

savannaH sann I

Savannah Sanni

PaPaya bar & lounge

Papaya is a Spanish restaurant expanding into Barcelona. A family friendly environment that changes into a Spanish festival at night, with live Cuban singers and Venezuelan food.

@art.savannah.s

ann I e smItH

annie.smith@gracemail.com

Anneliese Smith

Level Up Is a new and innovative way to approach the blind dating scene where individuals who are looking for love, book online to take part in a dating night with no prior knowledge of who they may meet. The date night consists of various activities to promote a light-hearted and fun take on dating. The idea is you go through each stage of the experience starting in a large group and eventually end up with a special connection with someone. The dating space is situated in a multi storey car park which is the main design influence through out the interior.

k ara tW yfor D

karatwyford@hotmail.co.uk

A Leicester City centre multi-functional women’s dedicated space. The ground floor consists of a relaxing cafe, whilst the first floor has a vintage shop. The main purpose of the project, however, is hidden behind a secret door which leads into a rape crisis centre where women access help and counselling.

Kara Twyford

@karatwyford_designs

tutors

Nicky Harding

Alex Stothard

Stuart Wright

Brian Wealthall

Sam Williams

Mathew Bethancourt

Harriet Lazzeri

Nathan Smith

Ginny Petrie

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