MY INTERIOR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
My philosophy is based on my belief that interior spaces shoud be stunning and practical at the same time. My aim is to provide maximum use of interior space in conjunction with an aesthetically functional environment related to the requirements and capital investment of each and every Client.
LIFE IN PLACES
1975 I was born in Russia ( Saint-Petersburg)
1978 - 1986 I lived in Libya
1986 - 2009 I lived in Russia ( Saint-Petersburg)
2009 - Present I live in the United Kingdom (London)
WHY I BECAME AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?
My story dates back to when my dad, who was an eye surgeon (ophthalmologist), was offered a job in North-Africa, Libya. Quite often I was taken on a tour to see the ruins of Roman Empire called Leptis Magna. The site is one of the most spectacular and unspoiled Roman ruins in the Mediterranean. I was mesmerised by its absolutely breath-taking view. I felt that I’m falling in love with Architecture so I decided to find out more about this incredible field. To this day I have a vivid memory of the site- deep blue sea, which seemed so calm and untouched. The sky was so clear that the mind came to rest. I was surrounded with the shimmering waves. It truly was pleasurable. I could have stayed there forever as that was the place which stopped time.
TESTIMONIALS
Roy Gladwell (CAD and Multi Disciplined Designer 30 years of experience)
The work that Olga did for me and my client was excellent. I would highly recommend her to anybody that wants this type of work. The images were photo-realistic and she did the work in very good time. I couldn't ask more. She is definitely a talent and worth more than she earned through me, Check out her work you will be impressed.
WORK EXPERIENCE
September, 2009 – present
Freelance Interior Designer, 3D Visualiser and Artist
September, 1994 – 2009 (Saint-Petersburg, RUSSIA)
Owner of an interior design studio "Design Collegium"
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Mural Artist
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EDUCATION
October, 2016 – September, 2017
University of the arts London (UK)
MA Interior and Spatial Design
September, 2012 – June, 2015
Barking & Dagenham College (London, UK)
ESOL, Level 2
September, 2000 – March, 2002
Saint-Petersburg State Art-Industrial Academy (Saint-Petersburg, RUSSIA)
Attended the Postgraduate course (PhD) in Art Criticism (partially completed)
September, 1994 – May, 2000 (9462 hours)
Saint-Petersburg State Art-Industrial Academy (Saint-Petersburg, RUSSIA)
Higher Education, Diploma with Distinction
Qualification of Mural Artist
September, 1992 – May, 1994
Saint-Petersburg State Art-Industrial Academy (Saint-Petersburg, RUSSIA)
Higher Education (partially completed)
Qualification of Interior Designer
September, 1986 – June, 1992
Art School (Saint-Petersburg, RUSSIA)
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
September, 2000 – September, 2001
The President' s Scholarship - The most prestigious scholarship for students at Higher Education
September, 1992 – June, 2000
The University' s Scholarship for academic excellence
INTERESTS
I am fortunate to have had a unique opportunity to visit a lot of countries. This experience enabled me to witness their cultural peculiarities and traditions. It was particularly nice to feel their unique spirit. Being an artistic person, I believe that travelling and learning new traditions and cultures are essential as they help me to enrich my inspiration and broaden my horizons.
Countries that I have visited.
Leptis Magna
