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I'm Mel Beetham, a senior interior designer with 20+ years of experience across hospitality, commercial, and residential sectors. I have led and collaborated on restaurants, bars, hotels, and F&B spaces, and I currently run MBD (Melba Beetham Design) while lecturing at The Glasgow School of Art. I specialise in concept development, colour and material palettes, atmosphere and lighting direction, FF&E styling, and moodboard production. I enjoy translating design vision into clear, actionable guidance for clients, enabling them to source and implement independently when needed.…I'm Mel Beetham, a senior interior designer with 20+ years of experience across hospitality, commercial, and residential sectors. I have led and collaborated on restaurants, bars, hotels, and F&B spaces, and I currently run MBD (Melba Beetham Design) while lecturing at The Glasgow School of Art. I specialise in concept development, colour and material palettes, atmosphere and lighting direction, FF&E styling, and moodboard production. I enjoy translating design vision into clear, actionable guidance for clients, enabling them to source and implement independently when needed.

Mel Beetham

Interior Designer, Designer, Studio Owner, +2

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I'm Mel Beetham, a senior interior designer with 20+ years of experience across hospitality, commercial, and residential sectors. I have led and collaborated on restaurants, bars, hotels, and F&B spaces, and I currently run MBD (Melba Beetham Design) while lecturing at The Glasgow School of Art. I specialise in concept development, colour and material palettes, atmosphere and lighting direction, FF&E styling, and moodboard production. I enjoy translating design vision into clear, actionable guidance for clients, enabling them to source and implement independently when needed.…I'm Mel Beetham, a senior interior designer with 20+ years of experience across hospitality, commercial, and residential sectors. I have led and collaborated on restaurants, bars, hotels, and F&B spaces, and I currently run MBD (Melba Beetham Design) while lecturing at The Glasgow School of Art. I specialise in concept development, colour and material palettes, atmosphere and lighting direction, FF&E styling, and moodboard production. I enjoy translating design vision into clear, actionable guidance for clients, enabling them to source and implement independently when needed.

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I’m Mel Beetham, a senior interior designer with 20+ years of experience across hospitality, commercial, and residential sectors. I have led and collaborated on restaurants, bars, hotels, and F&B spaces, and I currently run MBD (Melba Beetham Design) while lecturing at The Glasgow School of Art.

I specialise in concept development, colour and material palettes, atmosphere and lighting direction, FF&E styling, and moodboard production. I enjoy translating design vision into clear, actionable guidance for clients, enabling them to source and implement independently when needed.

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Work Experience

Senior Hospitality Interior Designer at Occa Design Studio, Glasgow

September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2008

Delivered tender packages and managed construction phase for Intercontinental Hotel Group projects including Express by Holiday Inn, Aberdeen. Produced full technical drawing packages for hotel interiors including bedrooms, public areas, and F&B spaces. Coordinated with contractors and specialist suppliers through construction phase.

Senior Hospitality Interior Designer at Studio Duffy, Dublin

July 1, 2003 - August 1, 2006

Delivered projects from concept to completion in a fast-paced studio of 30+ designers and architects. Specialist hospitality focus: hotels, bars, nightclubs, restaurants. Produced technical drawing packages, FF&E schedules, and specification documents for construction. Worked across multiple concurrent projects at varying stages of RIBA-equivalent workflow.

Midweight Exhibition Designer at Exhibit Design, Dublin

August 1, 2002 - July 1, 2003

Designed and delivered exhibition stands installed at international trade shows.

Founder and Director at MBD (Melba Beetham Design)

October 1, 2008 - Present

Independent design studio with hospitality and commercial credits including Opium Restaurant, McCune Smith Café, and Goethe- Institut Library, Glasgow. Delivers concept development, creative direction, colour and material specification, FF&E guidance, and client-facing design documentation. Experienced providing focused consultancy guidance to enable client-led sourcing and implementation.

Lecturer in Interior Design at The Glasgow School of Art

September 1, 2011 - Present

Senior lecturer in Interior Design; curriculum design, studio teaching, and student mentoring. Active practitioner maintaining live studio work alongside academic role.

Senior Hospitality Interior Designer at Occa Design Studio

September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2008

Senior Hospitality Interior Designer at Studio Duffy

July 1, 2003 - August 1, 2006

Midweight Exhibition Designer at Exhibit Design

August 1, 2002 - July 1, 2003

Designed and delivered exhibition stands installed at international trade shows.