Rising star raises her colours

Thursday 12 September 2013

Rising star raises her colours

UCOL Diploma in Interior Design student Sally Rogers knows a thing or two about colour, and she has a trophy to prove it.

Sally was named the Rising Star in the Resene Total Colour Awards 2013 last week, brushing aside other aspiring interior design and architectural design students from around the country who submitted their student design projects.

Sally won the coveted award and $1000 prize money with her take on Rustic Meets Country - Country Man and His City Woman. “Our class was visited by a ‘client’ and for our project we were required to design an interior look for her 1920’s bungalow,” says Sally.

Her colour palette of Resene Twine, Putty and Moroccan Spice was complemented by clever soft furnishings, flooring and furniture for the living areas.

Sally has been a Graphic Designer for 20 years. “I felt like I wanted to do something new but in a related field.” Her computer design skills have come in handy during the preparation of her project.

“Interior Design is about more than colour,” says Sally. “There is texture and pattern, not to mention ensuring a material is fit for purpose. There is a lot to learn.”

Sally is studying towards her Diploma part time and also works at a local interior design store. “I love working with clients and turning their thought bubble into something real.”

UCOL Programme Leader in Interior Design Janine Fenelon says Sally’s lecturers and classmates are all celebrating in her success.

“We really appreciate the support Resene gives our Interior Design students with events like this,” she says.

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Notes to reporters:

The Diploma in Interior Design programme covers all aspects of residential interior design, including: colour, the history of interior design, furnishings, drafting, CAD, design theory, ergonomics, kitchen and bathroom design, building technology, materials, finishes and lighting.

Students will also learn about what’s involved in a professional design practice. Graduates may find work as self-employed design consultants, as consultants in retail outlets or as a consultant for architects, spec-house builders and kitchen designers.

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