People
Ayca M. AydinStart: One hundred years ago, born in Istanbul. Have lived in 6 different countries, been constantly meeting lots of new people; learning about new cultures.
Learn: Studied BA Architecture at Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul + MA Interior Design at UEL, London.
Work: I’ve had the chance to work in 5 different countries so far, and cannot wait until the next time I will get to learn a new set of building regulations!
Rest: Good music, good wine.
Play: Travelling, trying to play the flute and designing jewellery prevent me from jumping out the window.
Special Powers: Always see the tiniest details. Passionate about designing!
Yuan Shiqi aka KitStart: A happy, lively girl from the South of China. Admiring the beautiful shell shaped opera house which can be seen from my bedroom window.
Learn: BA Architecture (University of Edinburgh) + MA Interior Design at UEL, London.
Work: Three month internship working as an architectural assistant. I am honored to participate in a museum and university design.
Rest: Watching tv series, laying on the sofa for the whole day.
Play: Dancing, watch movies, window shopping, exploring new places and foods, hoping to have a puppy.
Special Powers: Understanding things quickly, talkative and making friends with everyone.
Tatiana Garcia
Start: I grew up in the municipality of Villavicencio, the capital of Meta Department in beautiful Colombia.
Learn: BA Architecture at De Montfort University, Leicester + MA Interior Design at University of East London.
Work: Six months at a construction and renovation volunteer program in Bali, Indonesia with IVHQ.
Rest: A good book, a cup of coffee and a fireplace.
Play: Learning languages, travelling around the world, discovering new cultures, trying amazing food.
Special Powers: I am receptive to change and I’m able to adapt to new situtions and environments. Fast learner, sociable and communicative.
Ed Chelsea Rimando
Start: Grew up in Occidental Mindoro, and island in the Philippines. Known as a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the Metro with a natural scene, dazzling beaches, and farmlands.
Learn: BS in Interior Design at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Manila and a licenced interior designer in Philippines + MA Interior Design at UEL, London
Work: Interior Design
Rest: Netflix all day and taking a good nap after
Play: Family and friends adventures, eating food.
Special Powers: Can easily adapt to a new environment
Aysha Farhana
Start: Grew up in the city of Dubai, experiencing pristine sandy beaches, blue water, vast deserts and palm trees.
Learn: BA Interior Design at Al Ghurair University + MA Interior Design at UEL, London.
Work: Worked as a junior interior designer for 4 months in UAE and loves being a teacher.
Rest: Cooking all the way through or indulge myself in reading all day.
Play: Learning new skills, travelling and exploring new places.
Special Powers: Always adapts to different situations, always calm and loves to listen and talk.
Beth Hooper
Start: I grew up in Devon, playing on beaches and building dens in the woods.
Learn: BA Architecture at AUB, Bournemouth + MA Interior Design at UEL, London.
Work: Shaking cocktails to testing post-tensioned concrete bridges - I’ve done all sorts!
Rest: Taking over the kitchen and listening to music.
Play: Exploring new cities, seeing live music, dance and theatre.
Special Powers: I’m practical and never afraid of a new challenge
Senuri Peththawadu
Start: A curious island girl who was brought up in a land formally called “Ceylon” made of sandy beaches, tropics and breath taking views surrounded by the sea lanes in Southern Asia.
Learn:BA (Hons) Interior Design at Academy of Design, Sri Lanka + MA Interior Design at UEL, London
Work: Worked at an Architecture firm, Interior design, freelancing.
Rest: Meditating, spiritual practices, yoga, sketching and painting, listening to music and exploring all genres. Taking a walk outside to absorb green.
Play: Singing, playing guitar and piano, dancing my heart away, engaging in charity work and acts of giving, travelling and exploring, racing, photography.
Special Powers: Adaptable, patient, sharing positivity, attract good vibes, sensing emotions and energy levels, being able to heal pain.
Himani Harikrishna RavuriStart: Grew up in Andhra Pradesh, south of India, exploring feelings and developing human connection I enjoy the essence of reality.
Learn: Techincally, I learn a new thing every day. Major in Interior Design at Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore (Bachelor’s) + MA Interior Design at University of East London.
Work: Always in the mood to work. Crafts, crochet, drawing, furniture design, problem solver
Rest: Did you just say work again?
Play: Aesthete, Astrophile, dab hand in the kitchen, mindfulness, people person, solo explorations on the move, spirituality, philic to art, beaches,skates.
Special Powers: Adaptable to any situation,daring, driven by values, excellent at organising almost everything, introspective, open to changes, sensible.