Katie Northage
The Designer
I see design as a platform to innovate, play and question. My design mediums span from Architecture and Interiors to Graphics and Illustration. A common theme within all are spatial relationships. Trained in Interior architecture, my main focus in all design is questioning how the space, image or object enables its user and how that user activates the space; whether in exploration, comfort or aid. Space can either enable or disable and I only wish to create environments that give, excite and deliver on purpose and performance.
Personal Portfolio
Below are a selection of personal architectural projects I have explored independently, outside the structure of large practices.
Education
2014 - 2017
University of Westminster
BA Hons Interior
Architecture
2013 - 2014
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College
Art Foundation Diploma
Experience
December 2022 - Present
INTERIOR DESIGNER, AROS ARCHITECTS, LONDON
Involved in high-profile projects across all RIBA stages, including hospitality, commercial, residential, and workplace schemes of varying scales. Led smaller projects from concept to completion and supported large-scale developments within multidisciplinary teams. Scope of work included space planning, concept design, FF&E and material specification, technical detailing, and the production of coordinated drawing and presentation packages.
February 2022 - October 2022
JUNIOR DESIGNER, LORENC DESIGN ASSOCIATES
This role embedded me in Workplace projects, globally; I assisted the core team throughout projects from draft to construction by the creation of technical drawing packages, FF&E schedules through to 3D modelling and visuals.
July 2021 - Jan 2022
FREELANCE INTERIOR DESIGNER - JUNIOR
Orchestrated residential renovation projects, developing space plans and interior schemes for kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas. My process involved creating 3D visuals, mood boards, schedules, and detailed drawing packages to support planning applications and client presentations.
August 2020 - June 2021
DESIGN ASSOCIATE, DDC LONDON
Assisted in designing bespoke staircases tailored to clients’ lifestyles, aesthetics, and budgets. Liaised with contractors, architects, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery. Conducted site surveys, presented design strategies to clients, and produced detailed proposals with high-quality visualisations using SketchUp, Lumion, and Enscape.
2019 - August 2020
FREELANCE ARCHITECTURAL & INTERIOR DESIGNER - JUNIOR
As a Freelance designer, I have sought to create dynamic and contextually respectful projects that present the most beautiful results for the client. From concept through to planning, my freelance work is completely self sustained.
2017 - 2018
CO EDITOR, COLURE MAGAZINE, BRIGHTON
Co Editor of the first issue of Colure Magazine. A publication focusing on different members of the creative community. In partnership with the Editor, I developed the imagery, graphics and layout of the first Issue entitled "Beginnings".
Feb - Mar 2017
DESIGNING DIS/ORDINARY SPACES FOR EXTRAORDINARY
PEOPLE, TILTED HORIZONS, LONDON
Funded by Arts council England, the programme involved architecture students engaging in the current discussion on how to better design spaces for people with disabilities.
The programme ran for one month and included workshops with individual tasks, discussions and conference participation at the Bartlett School of Architecture.
May - August 2016
SUMMER INTERNSHIP WITH FIRM, ANARCHI(T)ECT, LONDON,
Partnering with the firm, myself an one other student underwent an extension project with oversight from Anarchi(t)ect on a residential property in Enfield. Extensive use of 3D software was required during design development of which I was lead. - The Project is still in progress
April 2016
PARALLEL CITIES WORKSHOP, NEW YORK
I was chosen to participate in a workshop that was a collaboration between my university, University of Westminster in London and Parson’s School of Design in New York. We received training in Rhino and Grasshopper, in addition to digital fabrication processes, to create and build an exhibition showcased in the university in downtown Manhattan.
Proficiencies
InDesign
AutoCAD 2D & 3D
SketchUp Pro
Illustrator
Twinmotion
Photoshop
Revit
Sketching and hand drawing
Lumion
Enscape
Exhibitions
Open 2017
FreeRange 2017
Parallel Cities
International FAB Fest
