If you are thinking about opening your own exclusive business venue or planning to refurbish an existing site, I offer a FREE no obligation consultation to discuss your project.
I will then spend some time to understand your business objectives and goals you want to achieve for your business. This time will also be used as a good opportunity for us to get to know one another and for you to decide if Raw By Design is the right company for you.
Developing a flexible working environment that supports your business and staff needs.
Using tried and tested office solutions that will increase staff productivity and performance. This includes planning efficient space saving solutions to maximise your office space and saving you money in the long run. Applying office support spaces such as breakout areas, copy points and meeting areas. Creating an office environment that reflects your business brand offering a sense of belonging for your staff as well as client awareness.
Creating a flexible environment that will attract clients and reflects your business ethics.
Design and image are powerful tools for attracting clients and achieving your business goals. I can help you create an environment that provides a clear business message to help you attract clients and sell products as well as creating a workable environment to support your staff. Using sustainable materials wherever possible, I can offer you exciting design solutions without compromise to the design, productivity and function.
Creating beautiful, relaxing environments that enhance health and well being of your clients.
Using sustainable, healthier materials and finishes wherever possible without compromise to the function and look of the environment. Using the right colours, lighting and materials to provide tranquil and peaceful spaces your clients will want to come back to.
This phase focuses on creating sketch design solutions designed specifically to work with your business. This will reflect your business needs, requirements and objectives discussed in your free consultation.
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If you want to take your design to the next stage, I can transform your design proposal into a technical drawing package with the relevant supporting specification documentation ready to take to a contractor for construction.
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Design will be in accordance with Building Control and DDA regulations. However these regulations are continually updated and may need amendments if requested by legal departments.
When your design is ready for construction, I will oversee the project, working with the managing building contractor and/or project manager. I can ensure your design is delivered to the agreed design layout and help solve any design issues that may arise during construction.
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Each interior design project is unique. A fee proposal will be built up to your specific needs, requirements and size of project. For more information on this please call or email me for an informal chat to find out how I can help you.
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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.
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