Rhys Thomas

MA Art & Design

Interior Design

E: rhysid@hotmail.co.uk
W: www.rhys-id.com

Statement

Trained as an Industrial Designer I have spent the last two years working in furniture design. Using the skills I have gained through my degree and work experience I have been able to apply them to my MA project.

Through my work experience I have been fortunate to work closely to those with mental impairments and have taken great interest in ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder). Improving environments in which those with ASD live can have huge benefits for the individual and also those that care for them. Through my MA work I set about designing an interior space, specifically for those with ASD. The bedroom is seen as an area of retreat for those with ASD and is an area where they may spend prolonged periods of time. By attending seminars on design for autism and also by speaking to those who work closely to those with ASD, I was able to apply my skills and develop a range of bedroom furniture that would meet the needs of those with ASD.