Kat McDicken Portfolio 2024

KAT MCDICKEN Interior Designer

ABOUT

An enthusiastic and driven interior designer, with a passion for design, life drawing, theatre and all things creative. I have the skills to deliver functional, innovative and inspiring designs.

Alongside my academic pursuits at The Glasgow School of Art, I’ve had the privilege of gaining invaluable experience in workplace design with Phoenix Group (Standard Life).This has provided me with excellent insight into the dynamics of design and client needs.

Previously I was involved in Musical theatre, which has given me the unique experience of work in a fast paced environment, while allowing me to develop excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

I am looking to join a dynamic and forward thinking design studio, where I can continue to build my knowledge and experience in an industry I’m passionate about.

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THE PRINTWORKS

SPIRE OFFICES

AUCHENTOSHAN

Final Year Degree Project

Third Year Workplace Project

Third Year Experiential Retail Project

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THE PRINTWORKS Final Year Degree Project

Concept A cultural community centre located conveniently between Govanhill and Lauriston. The Printworks bridges the gap between creation and appreciation, it offers makers and creators a flexible and affordable workspace. Rooted in the core values of PLAY, CREATE, and INSPIRE, The Printworks is a dynamic community hub, bringing the people of Glasgow together through the mediums of art and design.

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197 Pollockshaws Road, Glasgow.

Located at the intersection between Pollockshaws Road and Victoria Road this historic site has great pedestrian and public transport links between the city centre and Glasgow’s south side.

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The market place is a space where visitors can engage with makers while they work. Each stall is large enough to house a small solo workshop.

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1 - Grestec - PURCELL KAAJ49438 2 - Grestec - WEY TSTB48605 3 - Grestec - WEY TSTB48611 4 - Blackened Steel 5 - Corkstore24 - Bespoke 3D cork wall

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6 - Crown - ELLA Foresta Vista C2111N 7 - Crown - WALLS AND CEILINGS Botany Bay J8221G 8 - Crown - HeartSoul 9 - Existing brick

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1-3 - View onto street: the cafe and shop create a visual connection from the street.

11- Woodwork workshop where carpenters can access specialist equipment.

21 - The theatre bar is a space to decompress between activities.

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LEGEND 1 - Cafe 2 - Reception 3 - Grab ‘n’ Go 4 - Market 5 - Exhibition 6 - WC & Lockers 7 - Craft Workshop 8 - Laser Cutting & 3D Printing 9 - Storage 10 - Classrooms 11 - Woodwork 12 - Layout Space 13 - Metalwork 14 - Painting 15 - Kitchen 16 - Staff Room 17 - Staff Room 18 - Storage 19 - Crafters Haven (Shop) 20 - WC 21 - Theatre Bar 22 - Studio Theatre 23 - Dressing Room 1 24 - Dressing Room 2 25 - Rehearsal Room 1 26 - Rehearsal room 2 27 - Storage 28 - Entrance/Exit

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5 - The Ceramic workshop is ideal to host classes open to the public.

8 - The Textile studio looks over the main entrance, connecting it to the floor below.

9 - The Garden s bridge connects leads to a view into the market hall.

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1 - Private Fitting Area 2 - Storage 3 - WC 4 - Kiln Room 5 - Ceramic Studio 6 - Ceramics Shop 7 - Mini Material Shop 8 - Textile Studio 9 - Garden

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Market Stall Detail

Door frame Dulux - Purple Pout

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6mm cork panel Manufacturer - Corkstore24 Bespoke 3D wall covering Colour - Blue

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SIDE ELEVATION

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MARKET STALLS LAYOUT PLAN 1:150 @A3

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Concrete Cladding Grestec - PURCELL Colour - Metal Gray

Painted plaster board Dulux - Purple Pout

6mm cork panel Manufacturer - Corkstore24 Bespoke 3D wall covering Colour - Blue

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Plywood Dulux - Purple Pout

Market Stall Construction Detail 12.5mm Plywood 10

6mm Adhesive 6mm Ceramic Wall Tile Grestec - PURCELL Colour - Metal Gray

6mm Adhesive To bring wall level

6mm Ceramic Wall Tile Grestec - PURCELL Colour - Metal Gray 6mm Wrapped MDF Colour match to cork 6mm cork panel Manufacturer - Corkstore24 Bespoke 3D wall covering Colour - Blue

12.5mm Plywood

19mm stainless steel profile Schluter - KERDI-BOARD-ZA Painted Plywood 85mm

100mm metal kick plate Soft wood framing with bottom binder fixed to floor Ground Line 1:2 @A3

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The Craft Workshop is a multidisciplinary space where creators can rent desk space and are free to bring their own equipment and materials or buy or hire from the on site material shop.

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In the Exhibition Space artists working at the Printworks have the opportunity to showcase their work.

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SPIRE OFFICES Third Year Workplace Project

Concept Spire is at the forefront of innovative solutions, using space technology to address Earth’s challenges. They require an out of this world office that aligns with their progressive thinking. Enter a celestial-inspired workspace, where bespoke geodome acoustic structures mimic the shapes of their satellite constellations. Adding to the ambiance, lush greenery fills the space, not only improving mood and productivity but also reflecting Spire’s commitment to creating a climate-resilient world. This design isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about enhancing the daily experiences of employees, aligning with Spire’s mission.

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Skypark, Glasgow Spire are currently located on the Ground Floor of Skypark, however are looking to expand into some of the prime office space on the upper floors. The floors available to them are the 4th and 6th floors.

Materials Creating unique spaces for people to work will help encourage people back into the office.

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8 - Flexible breakout space that can be adapted for various needs.

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1 - Secure Entrance/Waiting Area 2 - Client meeting room 3 - Breakout Space 4 - Hot desk zone 1 5 - Breakout Space

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1 - Visitors waiting on entrance to the office can enjoy a lush green space.

6 - Hot desk Zone 2 7 - Lab 8 - Collaboration Space 9 - Oasis Point 10 - WC

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4 - The wellness room has a patrician wall allowing for multiple use. This space can also be utilised as a prayer room.

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LEGEND 1 - Oasis Point 2 - WC 3 - Breakout Space 4 - Wellness Room 5 - Hot-desking Zone

6 - Pods 7 - Lab 8 - Satellite display room 9 - Entrance 10 - Satellite gallery

10 - The entrance to the 6th floor office celebrates the accomplishments and ongoing work at Spire.

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Each area is broken into neighbourhoods featuring desks for hot-desking, quiet working support settings and collaboration spaces.

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THE AUCHENTOSHAN TASTING ROOMS Third Year Experiential Retail Project

Concept The Auchentoshan tasting rooms breaks the mould of traditional distillery tours and whisky tastings, offering customers a unique and interactive retail experience.

The overall feel of the interior is industrial, breaking the usual whisky stereotype and keeping in line with the brands connection to its urban roots.

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217-221 Argyle Street Glasgow Located next to Glasgow’s Central Station, this prime spot is excellent for attracting locals and tourists alike. There’s no shortage of transport links and the location is easy to find and access from anywhere in the city centre.

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The view from the mezzanine gives a unique perspective of the ground floor, it creates a focal point for tour guides to bring people back into the experience after free exploration of the space.

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User Journey 1 - Enter through shop 2 - Meet host at ‘Secret’ Entrance 3 - Watch introductory video 4 - Free exploration of AR area 5 - Resume guided element at mezzanine focal point 6 - Immersive Tasting 7 - Explore Shop with products exclusive to experience 8 - Relax at bar and exit - Staff

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1 - Bottle Shop 2 - Experience Entrance 3 - Welcome Room 4 - Augmented Reality Space 5 - WC

1 - 2 The bottle shop creates a connection to the street outside, inviting passers by in. The Secret entrance to the experience creates a sense of exclusivity.

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1 - Shop 2 - Bar 3 - Immersive Tasting Room 4 - WC

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3 - The immersive tasting room takes users on a unique journey while learning about Auchentoshan’s history and sampling their whiskey’s.

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Lets Connect!

Email: kat.mcdicken@gmail.com Phone: 07931700702 24