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Experienced Hospitality Designer and Educator
Siobhán Murphy
Dublin, Ireland
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About
Siobhán is a highly experienced product designer and interior designer, specializing in hospitality design. She is also a qualified third level educator and has developed many design courses and modules for both further and higher education settings. She recently completed a certificate in Psychology bringing to her suite of skills an interesting blend of creativity and well-being.
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Master of Arts Learning and Teaching for Further and Higher Education - First Class HonorWaterford Institute of Technology2009 - 2011Paper Summary: Major problems within design education have been noted and the design and delivery of curricula for the future is primarily the responsibility of the design teacher. The main objective of the research is to conclude as to why creativity and innovation must play a part and moreover how. The Irish government has identified the lack of creativity and innovation in our design graduates as posing a huge problem for the future of our economy. Constructivism is being utilized as the scaffolding whereby research of theory and the use of theory in practice can provide practical solutions for a way forward. The main findings are that there is a lack of cognitive behaviour instilled in our design students that would ensure the nurturing and development of the whole brain. In conclusion this is an area of education that not only offers constructive results to the design teacher but to teachers of all subjects.
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Higher National Diploma Interior Design and ArchitectureLimperts Academy of Design2004 - 2006Distinction
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Bachelor of Design (Honors) Industrial DesignInstitute of Technology, Carlow2001 - 2002
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Certificate Interior DesignDublin Institute of Design1999 - 2000
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Higher Diploma Industrial DesignInstitute of Technology, Carlow1996 - 1999
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Experience
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Part Time Lecturer at Griffith College IrelandDublin, IrelandOct 2015 - Present (10 years 8 months)Currently teaching Design Principles to full-time and part-time students on the Interior Design & Architecture degree courses.
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Design Manager & Business DeveloperDublin, IrelandJul 2014 - Oct 2015 (1 year 3 months)Hired to create and develop the new in house Interior Design Consultancy from the ground up on behalf of Arnotts Department Store, Dublin. This involved implementation of new and innovative logistical processes and systems that enhanced and contributed to existing systems and was driven by revenue growth. Identification of new business opportunities with a view to attracting a new customer base. A quantitative value approach to business development was a key initiative for the service and product offering. Expansion of business links with external vendors as well as internal. Utilization of on line resources and media links to advertise and promote the new service.
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Design ManagerIrelandOct 2012 - Jul 2014 (1 year 9 months)Project management and design team management. Overseeing the day-to-day operations in the design department. Design and development of logistical processes and systems to enhance the productivity and quality of output by individuals and teams. Implementation of time and motion principles to support change and create more appropriate work conditions for the designer to carry out their core duties. Use of collaborative software as a means of effectively managing the key tasks for each employee. Training of employees for staff development and process efficiency.
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Design LecturerScoil Mhuire Community SchoolJan 2011 - Sep 2012 (1 year 8 months)Teach Practical Interior Design to adults one night a week. Skills taught include colour, lighting, soft furnishings, spatial layout, mood boards and sample boards. The course is a personal development course run for students whom want to gain grounding in Interior Design principles. Other courses developed include ‘Find your Style’, ‘Colour Expertise’ and ‘Crafty Ideas for your Home’.
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Design Manager at The Creative Cottage by Reddoor34Reddoor34May 2012 - Jun 2012 (1 month)This was a creative pop up project that encapsulated retail space for local designer/makers in a 400 year old thatch cottage and workshop space for workshops in textile, dough, ceramic and paper crafts for both adults and children.
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Design Manager & Business DeveloperKildares Pop ShopSep 2011 - Dec 2011 (3 months)Duties Included: Sourcing of funding for project from local Chamber of Commerce and County Kildare Arts Council, negotiation and securing of appropriate premises, selection and coordination of fourteen quality artists, designers and crafts people, design, coordination and implementation of interior design of premises for business, staff coordination and management, shop management, customer service as well as participating as a crafts person. Within five weeks the shop generated €16,000 in capital.
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Programme Leader and Lecturer of Interior Design CoursesLimperts Academy of DesignOct 2008 - Jul 2011 (2 years 9 months)Was responsible for development of all Interior Design courses, provided support for students and tutors, moderation of tutors, quality assurance, tutoring duties, tutor training, tutor recruitment. Also lectured Diploma, Higher National Diploma and BA students. Modules taught include Colour Psychology, Curtains and Soft Furnishings, Technical Drawing, Floor and Wall Finishes, Professional Practice, Lighting, Accessories and Finishing Touches, Building Construction, Commercial health and safety, Universal Design Awareness, Spatial Design, Sustainable Design and Design History.
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Senior Interior DesignerDuffy MacCann DesignOct 2004 - Oct 2008 (4 years)Project management and coordination, project presentation, project development, mood boards, sample boards, concept generation, detailed working drawings, material and product sourcing/research, site surveys, site visits, site meetings, attending shows & exhibitions, delegation of work, staff coordination and continuing education.
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Awards
Student of the Year finalist 2006
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@reddoor34, member since 2009
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