Cath B.

Experience

• Owner | Interior Designer | AutoCAD Technician Not Kansas Creative · Self-employed Jan 2024 – Present 2 yrs 8 mos Durban, South Africa Independent interior design practice delivering residential, commercial and hospitality projects from initial brief through design development, technical documentation and implementation.
  
  My work includes concept development, space planning, furniture layouts, finishes and fixture selection, AutoCAD drafting, elevations, technical detailing, tender documentation and project coordination.
  
  Space planning is a particular strength. I regularly assess layouts for circulation, clearances, functionality, furniture placement and practical spatial constraints, then translate the approved design into clear technical drawing information for clients, contractors and suppliers.
  
  I manage projects independently and am experienced in taking an interior from early concept through to coordinated documentation and implementation.
• Owner | Interior Designer | Project Manager On the Inside (Pty) Ltd. · Self-employed Apr 2006 – Dec 2023 17 yrs 8 mos Durban, South Africa Interior design and project management practice delivering residential, commercial and hospitality interiors from concept through implementation.
  
  My work included concept development, space planning, furniture layouts, finishes and fixture selection, technical drawings, tender documentation, budgeting and contractor coordination.
  
  I developed practical, functional layouts in response to client briefs and existing building constraints, and coordinated projects through design development, costing and installation.
• Interior Designer | AutoCAD Technician Arcadia Group (Pty) Ltd · Full-time Apr 2004 – Mar 2006 1 yrs 11 mos London, UK Worked within a fast-paced international retail design environment, with a strong focus on space planning, technical detailing and design documentation.
  
  Produced and coordinated the technical drawing packages and fixture call-offs for the rollout of a major brand rebrand across more than 300 stores.
  
  My responsibilities included developing store layouts, preparing technical drawings and tender information, coordinating with visual merchandising teams, and ensuring accurate and consistent technical information across multiple locations.
  
  The role required strong space-planning skills, attention to detail and the ability to apply brand standards consistently across a large multi-site retail portfolio.
• Interior Designer Fahrenheit Design Interiors · Full-time Jan 2001 – Mar 2004 3 yrs 2 mos Durban, South Africa Worked across residential and commercial interior design projects, supporting projects from concept development through technical documentation and implementation.
  
  Responsibilities included space planning, interior layouts, design concepts, client presentations, technical drawings, tender documentation, budgeting and contractor coordination.
  
  The role provided strong early experience in translating design ideas into practical, buildable solutions and coordinating the information required for successful project delivery.