Textile & Colour Specialist | Material Storytelling for Architecture & Interiors
I collaborate with architects on residential and hotel projects, specialising in textiles, colour, and window design. Brought in early, I ensure interior decisions support the architectural intent — so interiors are as considered, functional, and refined as the building itself.
What I Offer
Focused support at key stages of a project — from concept to detailed design.
Colour
- Cohesive, confident colour strategies that enhance architecture and create spatial clarity.
Textiles & Wallcoverings Selection - specification or bespoke design tailored to the project’s narrative, performance and budget.
Window Treatments - Curtains and blinds designed to integrate seamlessly with the architectural specification and technical requirements.
My Approach
Textile & Colour Designer | Artist | Collaborator
I work at the intersection of architecture and textiles — translating spatial ideas into material expression.
With over 25 years’ experience across hospitality, residential and cultural projects, I bring both creative vision and practical knowledge. My understanding of fire regulations, durability, housekeeping and manufacturing ensures designs are as functional as they are refined.
Every collaboration begins with colour — the foundation for atmosphere, identity and emotional connection within a space.
Artistic Practice - Alongside my design work, I am an artist and printmaker specialising in Mokulito printing, as well as oil painting on canvas and wood. My artistic practice informs my sensitivity to texture, mark-making and the subtle language of colour — qualities that enrich the projects I collaborate on.
Background & Recognition
After graduating from Glasgow School of Art in 1996, I founded my first studio in Glasgow, creating and supplying UK-manufactured textile and wallcovering collections internationally while also operating a ghost design studio for leading brands.
In collaboration with architects Cameron Webster, I transformed a former glue factory into a working design studio (GIA & RIBA Award – Best Small Works, 2009) and redeveloped a former furniture-restorer’s workshop into an award-recognised home (GIA Residential Winner 2013; RIBA shortlist).
Since relocating to London in 2020, I continue to collaborate with architecture and interior teams on high-end residential and hospitality projects.
I currently serve as a Judge and Council Member for the Design Guild Mark and have previously held advisory and board roles with The Prince’s Trust, The Scottish Textile Association and The Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust.
