Katie McCarthy
Founder, Design Director @Design Equals
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WORK HISTORY
Founder, Design Director @Design Equals
Cheshire, GB
Design Equals = the formula is simple. Passion + Creativity + Kindness + Honesty + Experience = Design Delivery Excellence Based in Knutsford, Cheshire the newly opened Design Equals studio is a creative hub bringing together a network of design professionals giving a one stop shop experience. There is no I in Team. The most rewarding part of my role is building my team and allowing them to grow with me and my business. That ethos extends to my amazing partners too. Building strong relationships and working alongside many furniture manufacturers, interior fit out contractors and interior suppliers in a diverse range of sectors. Speaking of range. 2019 is the start of something truly exciting for me as I develop and launch Design Equals very own range of bespoke interior products. From wallpapers to rugs, personalised prints to unique upholstery this range will not only showcase my own style but can be easily adapted to individual requirements. Our new website will bring to life a unique FF & E procurement portal for both the commercial and residential client. If you see a look and want a look you really can get it with our procurement specialists. My ethics and morals match those of my partners, suppliers and team – it’s the equals effect, carefully selected to ensure commitment and transparency. United in our approach we work together to achieve the design brief set by the client. Sourcing, researching and presenting possible concepts which are 100% flexible. We champion craftsmanship, tailor talent and proficiently procure making the process from start to finish easy for us control and even easier for you to relax. Budgets are varied and we are proud to work alongside our clients always with this in mind.
EDUCATION
University of Central Lancashire
BA (Hons), Fashion Design
Mid Cheshire College
BTEC National Diploma, Fashion/Apparel Design, Distinction
ABOUT KATIE MCCARTHY
You + Design = Transforming Your Experience Since embarking on my design career I am proud to have worked in a wide variety of industry sectors. For the last 20 years I have worked in fashion houses, featured on TV interior design programmes and have transformed hospitality and residential interiors globally. The last decade of my career has been focussed in the hospitality sector of the interior design industry, cemented further by my role as Interior Design Director @ The Resort Group. This experience enabled me to set up my own successful business and build a portfolio of hotel, bar and restaurant transformations. Based in Cheshire the Design Equals studio is a creative hub bringing together a network of design professionals. The most rewarding part of my role is building my team and allowing them to grow with me and my business. That ethos extends to my amazing partners and suppliers too. Building strong relationships and working alongside many furniture manufacturers, interior fit out contractors and interior suppliers in a diverse range of sectors. 2019 is the start of something truly exciting for me as I develop and launch our very own range of bespoke interior products. From wallpapers to rugs, personalised prints to unique upholstery this range will not only showcase my own style but can be easily adapted to individual requirements. Our new website will bring to life a unique FF & E procurement portal for both the commercial and residential client. My ethics match those of my partners, suppliers and team carefully selected to ensure commitment and transparency. United in our approach we work together to achieve the design brief set by the client. Sourcing, researching and presenting possible concepts which are 100% flexible. We champion craftsmanship, tailor talent and proficiently procure. If you would like to collaborate, create or just drop into the studio for a coffee do not hesitate to get in touch.
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