Lisa Thorne
As a mature student I’ve been able to draw upon various experiences and skills to support my work. Studying interior design has been both frustrating, as I developed new skills, and then exhilarating as my confidence increased.
My projects have ranged from residential to commercial: hotels, restaurants and museums to office space and schools. All have helped me to discover specific areas of interest such as the use of natural light and materials and universal design; along the way, I have unearthed passions for research, writing, teaching and equality of opportunity.
My major project was the design of a secondary school resource for students with autism spectrum condition (ASC).
As well as having difficulties with social communication and interaction, students with ASC are often affected by sensory sensitivities and can find a mainstream school chaotic and disorientating. One of the prominent issues for these students is social isolation and long-term loneliness.
My design solution includes a teaching kitchen and garden, social area, quiet study spaces, individually controlled acoustic pods and adapted teaching spaces.
Importantly, the blurring of the boundaries between the resource and the main school supports the development of mutual understanding, inclusion and friendship between all students.
lisa@thornedesign.co.uk
www.thornedesign.co.uk
Tags: Cambridge School of Art, Interior Design, Lisa Thorne, Research
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