I'm a passionate Furniture and Lighting Designer with a focus on creating bespoke pieces for a diverse array of hospitality and residential projects. My journey in design has allowed me to work with notable clients, and I take pride in my attention to detail and understanding of materials.

Emily Gunning

I'm a passionate Furniture and Lighting Designer with a focus on creating bespoke pieces for a diverse array of hospitality and residential projects. My journey in design has allowed me to work with notable clients, and I take pride in my attention to detail and understanding of materials.

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I’m a passionate Furniture and Lighting Designer with a focus on creating bespoke pieces for a diverse array of hospitality and residential projects. My journey in design has allowed me to work with notable clients, and I take pride in my attention to detail and understanding of materials.

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Work Experience

Freelance Furniture & Lighting Designer at Gunning Bespoke Ltd
May 1, 2021 - Present
Specialist freelance furniture & lighting designer, product developer and consultant working with interior architects, retail brands and private clients. Services include designing bespoke furniture and lighting for high-end residential/hospitality projects.
Senior Furniture and Lighting Designer at Martin Brudnizki Design Studio
March 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021
Responsible for designing and managing high-end bespoke furniture and lighting pieces for major projects, while mentoring the FF&E team and producing design standards for the studio.
Senior Furniture Designer at LINLEY
May 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Designed bespoke furniture and accessories for private clients and the LINLEY retail brand, developing intricate marquetry designs.
Furniture and FF&E Designer at Martin Brudnizki Design Studio
December 1, 2014 - April 1, 2017
Worked on all major projects, ensuring that furniture aesthetics aligned with designs while collaborating with manufacturers from initial drawings to final products.
Junior Furniture Designer at Joined + Jointed
February 1, 2013 - November 1, 2014
Designed and launched furniture collections while co-organizing exhibitions and creating marketing materials.
Junior Furniture Designer at Channels Design
November 1, 2012 - November 1, 2014
Worked on high-end furniture projects for domestic and commercial markets, responsible for individual commissions and product development.
Design Intern at Shin Azumi / a studio
October 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012
Conducted research and concept generation, preparing presentations and design specifications for manufacturers.
Design Intern at Established & Sons
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Provided creative input into new designs in preparation for the Milan Furniture Fair.

Education

MA Sustainable Design at University of Brighton, School of Architecture and Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
BA (Hons) Three Dimensional Design at University of Brighton, School of Architecture and Design
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Diploma in Foundation Studies at Camberwell, University of the Arts, London
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

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