I am Daniel Monk, an interior designer with extensive experience delivering high-end hospitality, residential and retail spaces. I specialize in concept generation, narrative development, detailed drawings and FF&E specifications, including bespoke lighting and furniture design, ensuring projects are on time and on budget. I have had the privilege to work with leading studios such as David Collins Studio and Martin Brudnizki Design Studio on landmark hotel, restaurant and residential rollouts across London and beyond, collaborating closely with clients and teams to create spaces that combine craft, function and personality.

Daniel Monk

I am Daniel Monk, an interior designer with extensive experience delivering high-end hospitality, residential and retail spaces. I specialize in concept generation, narrative development, detailed drawings and FF&E specifications, including bespoke lighting and furniture design, ensuring projects are on time and on budget. I have had the privilege to work with leading studios such as David Collins Studio and Martin Brudnizki Design Studio on landmark hotel, restaurant and residential rollouts across London and beyond, collaborating closely with clients and teams to create spaces that combine craft, function and personality.

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I am Daniel Monk, an interior designer with extensive experience delivering high-end hospitality, residential and retail spaces. I specialize in concept generation, narrative development, detailed drawings and FF&E specifications, including bespoke lighting and furniture design, ensuring projects are on time and on budget.
I have had the privilege to work with leading studios such as David Collins Studio and Martin Brudnizki Design Studio on landmark hotel, restaurant and residential rollouts across London and beyond, collaborating closely with clients and teams to create spaces that combine craft, function and personality.

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Work Experience

Freelance Design Consultant at Independent / Freelance
November 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance interior design consultant delivering concepts, detailed drawings and FF&E specifications for hospitality, residential and retail projects. Projects included Bebe Bob Golden Square, Petrossian Fulham Road, Sessile Apartments, OKN1 Hackney, Café Brera Canary Wharf, Ugly Dumplings Newburgh St., GBK Maidstone and other schemes.
Commercial Director at Martin Brudnizki Design Studio
March 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016
Commercial Director responsible for representing the studio to clients, managing pitches and ensuring a consistently high level of service across all projects.
Studio Director at Martin Brudnizki Design Studio
June 1, 2010 - March 1, 2015
Studio Director overseeing a team of 40 architectural and FF&E designers on hospitality and residential projects, including Sexy Fish, The Ivy Restaurant, The Academician’s Room, 45 Jermyn Street, Scarfes Bar, Jackson + Rye, Jamie’s Italian and various rollout projects for Jamie Oliver across the UK and globally.
Lead Interior Architect at Harvey Nichols Interior Design Studio
January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2010
Lead Interior Architect introducing an architectural viewpoint to a new residential FF&E design studio, building an architectural team and creating procedures for presentations, drawing packages and schedules.
Senior Interior Designer at David Collins Studio
February 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
Senior Interior Designer leading projects from concept through delivery, mentoring junior designers and coordinating FF&E and proposals across London and international sites; projects included Delaire Spa and Lodges, Delaire Winery, Hilton Old Town Prague, National Café and other flagship roles.
Designer at Murdoch Bowers Architects
January 1, 2003 - February 1, 2004
Designer for Leisure, Retail and Residential Clients.
Designer at Lawrence Tring Architects
February 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Designer for Retail, Leisure and Residential Clients.
Designer at Zebra Projects Ltd
April 1, 2000 - February 1, 2002
Designer for Leisure and Retail Clients.
Artist / Designer at Self Employed
January 1, 1996 - April 1, 2000
Artist / Designer producing metalwork sculpture and furniture on commission.

Education

HNC Building Studies at Greenwich University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
BA(Hons) 3D Design (Silversmithing and Metalwork) at Camberwell College of Arts
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment