About Susanna
Susanna graduated at one of Britain’s top Universities for
interior design at Kingston University in 1996 where she completed
her final degree project under one of Britain’s most
prestigious Interior Designers Ben Kelly. After gaining work
experience at one of the leading interior design consultancies Din
Associates in London she moved to Leicestershire to work for a
retail design consultancy, Knox Limited. It was here Susanna began
to understand the power of branding and how it can be used
successfully in retail environments. She worked on many retail
design projects for Schuch, Karrimor, Converse, Doc Martin, Dixons
and Boots.
Susanna then moved to Shropshire in 2000 to work for
iDEA,
a successful design company, where she spent 8 years. Susanna was
employed as an Interior Designer and was then later made an
Associate of the company. Whilst working for
iDEA
she built up a greater understanding of the importance of
sustainable design and how design reflects the way we work, which
was implemented in many of their commercial projects. During her
time at
iDEA,
Susanna worked for many prestigious clients, including Royal Sun
Alliance, The Bank of New York, BBC, Sky and Prudential.
It was here at
iDEA,
she was able to run large design projects from initial design
concept, monitoring construction site work, right through to
completion and project sign-off. She has become very proficient in
space planning and space utilisation, detailing, specification of
sustainable materials and furniture and understanding how businesses
work. Susanna has gained a good knowledge of DDA regulations,
Building Control regulations and project procedures required in any
commercial job.
Susanna set up Raw by Design offering a sustainable interior design
service for the home, retail outlets, cafes and restaurants who want
creative, inspirational and functional interiors that work to their
needs and requirements. Based in Aberdeen, Susanna works around
Scotland and the UK including Edinburgh and Glasgow, London,
Manchester and Birmingham.