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Hello, I’m Molly
Welcome to my website where I can showcase my work and journey! I am currently an A-Level student studying Design Technology, Fine Art and English Language, and I have been passionate about Architecture and Interior Design since the age of six when I got my first Lego set.
Please take a look at my projects from GCSE, Work Experience, and most recently, my A-Level coursework.
Portfolio
Architecture Project
As part of my A-Level course, I participated in a Mock Exam whereby I had 7 options for a project theme. As architecture was an option, I immediately took this as my project theme!
This project was one in which I thrived in massively; researching popular architects who captured my attention was an element that I loved most.
I studied different material options for modelling, as well as perspective and observational drawings of buildings which I felt most inspired by. Although by this point, interior design had become more of an interest to me, I fully enjoyed the modelling and research processes of architecture too.
Work Experience Project
A project that became a real eye-opener! This work experience project was extremely beneficial towards my career decisions.
Participating within a live project, directed by architects, it was a week that I will never forget. I thoroughly enjoyed creating a design for a lifeguard tower as part of a hotel project.
Throughout my week at the practice, I developed key skills using CAD and rendering software, as well as participating in multiple client meetings and project updates to discuss with clients their opinions and ideas. All of these experiences boosted my desire to explore this career path.
Nurburgring PROJECT
A challenging and ongoing project. This project amplified my passion for motorsport, showing multiple design skills within the project structure, including CAD, rendering, sketching, and building!
The building process made the project challenging, coming across situations where techniques did not respond well to the products’ structure, and therefore having to rethink the design process, as well as documenting this within the portfolio.
By doing this, I was able to show how problem-solving can make a project challenging, but also represents you as a reliable designer, being able to face problems and resolve the issues by creating more sustained and responsive outcomes.
Poetry Project
This GCSE project diverted my attention to a different aspect of art: how linguistics can be applied to the art form. Investigating how different artists can apply linguistic forms to create art, as well as how I can symbolise a simple meaning and context through a small selection of words.
This project helped me begin to understand how a successful art project is constructed, beginning with research into an artist’s work to developing informed ideas to create a relevant final piece.
As this was my first vital art project within my secondary education, I had a lot to learn. But from the beginning of this project to my current final A-Level project, I can see that my work has developed and improved massively.
References
“During her time in the office, Molly designed and modelled a lifeguard station and quickly proved herself to be both enthusiastic and highly capable. She approached tasks with curiosity, confidence and a genuine interest in architecture.
Molly demonstrated real creative ability in her ideas and drawings, demonstrating a strong creative instinct for design, proportion and conceptual thinking. She also quickly grasped new software (SketchUp and Lumion) to generate high-quality images of her design project.
Beyond her creative skills, Molly was, quite simply, a pleasure to have around the studio. She was polite, reliable and engaged well with everyone in the practice. She listened carefully, took feedback on board and applied it thoughtfully, which is a valuable quality at any stage of architectural training.
Overall, Molly’s performance during the week strongly suggests that she has a natural aptitude for the world of architecture, and I have no doubt that she would do very well if she chose to pursue this path further.
I would, without any hesitation, happily recommend her for future study or work experience opportunities.”
David Drummond | Reed Holland Architects
Get in touch
molly@mollymaydesign.co.uk