Edie is an interior designer working across all sectors. She is particularly focused on social and community orientated space planning; sustainability of materials; and making sure each project has a strong and unique aesthetic identity.
What is a key challenge that affects your sector, or are likely to in the next five years?
Greenwashing. Lots of companies make claims that their products are the most sustainable which can be complicated to evaluate. I think it’s important to remain sceptical and make sure that you’re choosing the best thing for the project.
If you weren’t in this career, what would you be?
Hmm, probably a set designer. I did a short stint in festival set design and that was a blast!
What does inclusive design mean to you?
This is something very close to my heart. I believe good inclusive design is creating places where people from different backgrounds feel welcome, safe, and accommodated for. I have an active role in our internal diversity network, Stride Together, where I aim to encourage inclusivity not just in my work, but in the culture of the company and wider industry as well.
Interesting fact that nobody knows about you?
I’m (not so secretly) pretty good at table tennis.
