ABOUT KW TAN
Graduated with a First Class Honours in BA (Hons) Interior Architecture at University of the West of England, currently working on freelance projects in Malaysia after three years of work experience in Atkins, London UK. As an emerging interior design professional, I have participated in a variety of events and competitions that have honed my skills as a creative, active communicator and designer.
Skills: Hand sketching, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, AutoCAD, Sketchup and Revit.
If you have a project that I can help with, please get in touch.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2018, Joint Commendation Prize in IE National Student Awards-United Kingdom
2018, Nominated by University of the West of England for IE National Student Awards
2016,Top 12 finalists in 2016 Interior Design Houseology Travel Scholarship Competition -United Kingdom
2016, Participated in RSA competition -United Kingdom
2015, “The Most Promising Student Award” -Kuala Lumpur
2014, “Best Design Award” and “Most Effort Award” -Kuala Lumpur
2013, 1st Prizing in the Graduation Magazine Cover Design -Kota Kinabalu
2012, Represent school completing in State Level Chinese Essay Writing and was declared as 2nd Runner-up -Kota Kinabalu
2012, Distinction in Chinese Handwriting contest -Kota Kinabalu
2011, Distinction in Chinese Poem Writing Competition -Kota Kinabalu
2011, Achieved “Outstanding Student Award”-Kota Kinabalu
EXPERIENCE
Interior Design Intern
Atkins, United Kingdom
2016 -2017 (10 months)
-Developing designs to suit clients' needs, their budget and the type of building with referring to RIBA stages.
-Preparing initial hand-drawn sketches.
-Space Planning
-Assisting Senior Interior Designers with preparing digital mood boards and sample boards
-Advising on colour schemes, fabrics, fittings and furniture.
-Building Sketchup models and visuals using Photoshop.
-Creating detailed drawings using CAD or BIM programs.
Student Ambassador
University of the West of England, UK
2018
-Raise aspirations of future generations of university students by sharing own university experiences.
-Support activities of the Recruitment and Outreach Department
Student Representative
University of the West of England, UK
2018
-Gather views and interests of interior architecture students and work with staff to create positivechanges to the learning experience in university.
Assistant Interior Designer
Atkins, United Kingdom
2018 - 2020
Sixflags, Riyadh//2020//3 months:
Interior design lead for ID concept design package. Prepared
Aquatar, Doha//2019//1 year: Designer for concept, scheme, and detail design theming for one of the most significant developments in Qatar. Packed with 21 latest rides, attractions, a 76.5m iconic tower ride, themed bridges and a various of dry attraction including a roller coaster.
Nova, London//2019//1 month: The new Atkins European headquarters provides a great working space for employees and a great collaboration space for clients and partners. Assisting senior designer to amend layouts and schedules to ensure the project was delivered successfully.
Atkins office, Chelmford//2019//2months: Lead project designer for Chelmsford refurbishment. The existing office was refurbished to implement agile working and Atkins Workplace Guide. Re-planning of existing spaces and bringing more exciting interior elements into the office.