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Meet Our Grads: Interiors

When you study interiors at Middlesex, you join a community of outstanding graduates having a huge impact across the world. Our alumni go on to work for big-name organisations, set up their own businesses and are proactive in making the world a fairer, healthier and more sustainable place.

We understand you not only want to make the most of your time at university but are also looking beyond. Our Interiors courses are geared towards employability and helping you achieve your career goals, whatever they are. Each year we organise a series of Practice Talks, where leaders from professional practice and alumni talk to you about their practice experience.

Meet our alumni

Read about some of the aspirational individuals who have turned their career goals into reality since graduating from Middlesex.

Alex Miroiu: 3D Designer with a focus on sustainability

Course studied: Interior Design BA

Alex now works as a 3D Graduate Designer in the retail sector providing brands with contemporary solutions for their interior spaces. Practicality, sustainability and thinking outside the box is how Alex aims to deliver an immersive experience.

Valerie Akano: Interior Designer

Course studied: Interior Design BA

Valerie is an exceptional Interior Design graduate, excelling in the graphic design industry. With proficiency in Vectorworks, SketchUp, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Sales, and AutoCAD, she combines technical skills with artistic creativity. Her strong foundation in arts and design is enhanced by her first-class degree in Interior Design from Middlesex.

Samantha Pope: Luxury Interior Designer

Course studied: Interior Architecture BA

Samantha is the Founder and Creative Director of her design company, known for elegant and timeless interiors. With an impressive portfolio featuring prestigious London addresses and an award-winning show house, she achieves a perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and practicality in every design.

Elizabeth Nequest: Interior Architect and Designer

Course studied: Interior Architecture BA

Elizabeth is an accomplished Creative Lead with expertise in creative concepts, branding, 3D visualization, and model making. Her strong background in interior architecture and design, coupled with extensive knowledge of construction and materials, allows her to manage projects from conception to on-site completion with excellence.

Misty Tee: Interior Architecture and Interior Designer, MAI Architectural

Course studied: Interior Architecture BA

Misty, founder of MAI Architectural Interiors, offers comprehensive architectural and interior design services with expertise in planning, building regulations, spatial planning, bespoke joinery, and project management. Her extensive experience and ability to turn the impossible into possible have earned her the nickname “Misty Magic”.

Valerie Akano: Interior Designer

Course studied: Interior Design BA

Valerie is an exceptional Interior Design graduate, excelling in the graphic design industry. With proficiency in Vectorworks, SketchUp, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Sales, and AutoCAD, she combines technical skills with artistic creativity. Her strong foundation in arts and design is enhanced by her first-class degree in Interior Design from Middlesex University.

Jessica Watts: Interior Designer, Watts Design Studio

Course studied: Interior Architecture MA (now Interiors (Architecture and Design MA)

Jessica was already working as an interior designer but always wanted to do a master’s. Now, she has her own design studio.

“At an undergraduate level you learn the basics you need which helped me start off my career, however I wanted to explore my own area of interest and learn a different way of thinking about design. The master’s has expanded my vision, not just in practical terms, but also in terms of research.”

At Middlesex, we understand the importance of career support for life beyond university. That is why our award-winning career support service, MDX Works, is on hand to help you during and after your studies (for life).

Want to find out more about how we support you with your career? Speak to our Interiors students.

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We have lots of stories about how our inspiring graduates built their great careers. You can read all of them on our Alumni Success Stories page.