Mia Hutton

My name is Mia Hutton, and I come from a small village in Argyll and Bute called Tarbert. Growing up as an only child with just my mum at home taught me independence and resilience, qualities that continue to influence both my personality and my approach to design.

I am a confident designer with a love for modern rustic interiors, curved forms, and bold pops of colour. I enjoy creating a journey through a space, ensuring that every design choice has a clear purpose and contributes to the overall experience.

Nature and organic forms are a major inspiration in my work. I particularly enjoy working within existing buildings and exploring ways to reflect the history and character of a site through design. Problem-solving is one of the aspects of design I find most rewarding. During my fourth-year project, I designed a ramp system that travelled throughout the entire building, carefully ensuring it met all building regulations while maintaining the flow of the space.

Curves are a recurring feature throughout my projects, as I believe they create a softer, more natural sense of movement within interiors. I want my designs to have meaning and purpose, whether that is creating opportunities, improving accessibility, or designing spaces that make people feel comfortable, welcome, and connected.

I previously completed a two-week internship with 3 Design Scotland, where I gained valuable hands-on experience working on real-life projects. The experience strengthened my passion for interior design and gave me insight into the professional industry. I have also exhibited and sold work as part of the Art Map Argyll Open Studios exhibitions in Ardfern, Argyll and Bute. In addition, my portfolio application was featured on the Glasgow School of Art portfolio examples page for second-year entry students.

I look forward to continuing to grow within the design industry and using my creativity and technical skills to create innovative, purposeful, and engaging spaces.