Prahran Campus: Student Profile: Anita
Hatters
 Bachelor of Interior Design
Anita Hatters’ industrial design career received a $10,000 boost
when she won the inaugural John Moran Memorial design
award while she was undertaking her Bachelor of Interior Design course.
With a design signature that includes bold colours
and simple shapes, Anita said that the award was a
powerful motivator. “I
guess the biggest impact this has had on me is the fact that the design
work I do now, is recognised in the industry. ”
One of the creations
attracting the strongest commendations from the judges
was her Lily bar stool – a unique design inspired
by the shape of an Australian orchid. Some of her other
furniture designs included a dining table that converted into a kitchen
bench and stools.
Anita plans to use part of the prize to visit overseas
and in particular the Milan Furniture Fair where she
will seek more inspiration for her designs and where
her Lily stool will be exhibited.
“
I am looking forward to the opportunities that lie
ahead of me. I am hoping to work as a consultant in a furniture design
company where I will finally have the chance to work with real clients
on a variety of design projects and briefs. ”
With plenty of experience gained throughout her degree
and during her Honours year, Anita says she is guided
by fundamental principles in her design work. “It sounds simple but I think the
most important thing is to ensure that the object is as functional as
it is attractive. If you can achieve these two things then you should
be on to a winner. If a couch isn’t comfortable then what’s
the point in making it? ”
The interior design course helped develop Anita’s 3D visualisation
skills, from concept sketching, model-making and computer-aided design. “You
are taught to communicate your idea confidently and convincingly, which
is vital in the planning stages. ”
Anita says the course has helped her follow her long-term
goal to succeed in the world of furniture design.
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