about me
I am a designer, mentor and creative director with a focus on spacial and interior design and how these disciplines can enhance our life experiences.
As founder of Helen Hughes Design I have created homes, hotels, restaurants and shops that are influenced by a diverse career, involving fashion, film, architecture and interiors and a strong belief in the power of good design.
Research and strategy are paramount to my work and each new project is seen as an opportunity to truly learn about a place, its history and people. Through investigation and planning design systems are created that include historic information, current positions and future foresights.
My designs have been recognised by numerous national and international awards and publications, recognisable not by a defined style but by dynamic spacial arrangements, rich materiality and imaginative story telling.
I love to collaborate with architects, designers, artists and clients who share the same passion for design and its power and potential for change.
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Awards
As senior designer at SHH my projects were awarded the following;
Best Independent Restaurant, Barbican Foodhall - Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2011 I Best Restaurant in Another Space, Barbican Lounge - Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2011 I Best Bar or Restaurant, Barbican Lounge – FX International Awards 2011 IBest Bar/Club/Lounge, Barbican Lounge – Luxe et Al International Hotel & Property Awards 2011 I Finalist, Applemore College Canteen – Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2010 I Silver Award / Restaurant Category, Teaspoon St Petersburgh – The ICIAD Ring Awards