By Mrs Foley (Design and Technology Teacher)

Year 9 Design and Technology students were treated to an inspiring visit from Bedford based interior designers Marie Dymond and El Davies, founders of Studio Me. The pair shared insights into their recent project, the redesign of a local hair salon in Bedford which ties in perfectly with the students’ upcoming design brief to create their own salon interiors.

Marie and El spoke about their initial design concepts, including the importance of layout, lighting, colour schemes, and accessibility in professional spaces. They offered valuable tips on developing mood boards, working to scale, and creating designs that are both stylish and functional.

Students had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their own ideas, gaining a real world understanding of how design moves from concept to completion. The visit was an exciting start to their interior design project and a brilliant example of how creativity and industry insight come together in Design and Technology.