Kay Hanson

Interior Design Tutoring with an Industry Professional

Looking to sharpen your interior design skills or take your first steps into the design world? I can offer personalised one-to-one tutoring tailored to your level, whether you`re a current student seeking support or a beginner eager to explore your creative potential.

As First-Class Interior Design graduate with over 25 years of professional experience, I have worked across leading multidisciplinary firms and intimate design studios before founding my own successful practice. I have a diverse portfolio spanning sectors from prisons, hospitals, schools and offices to luxury hotels, independent cafés, and private homes. With experience managing projects at all scales, from multi-million-pound developments to bespoke independent spaces. My passion lies in creating spaces that enhance lives of the users and in helping aspiring designers grow their skills and confidence bringing real-world insight to every tutoring session.

I have over 7 years of experience lecturing at university level, including at the University of Plymouth and Arts University Plymouth. I’ve supported hundreds of students through their design education journey, from developing strong concepts and mastering CAD and technical drawing, to producing professional portfolios and navigating the transition into practice.

Beyond teaching and studio work, I’ve co-hosted an interior design podcast and worked as a holiday home critic, offering a broad and contemporary perspective on design.

My tutoring approach is hands-on and tailored to your goals, whether you`re preparing for crits and assessments, refining your creative thinking, or building confidence in industry tools and techniques I can help.