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About Us

EMU Interior Design Limited is an independent design consultancy who specialise in the design and delivery of inspirational education and workplace interiors.

People work and learn best in well designed space; our experienced designers identify not only the needs but also the potential of our clients and their space, working together we ensure our building designs are innovative, fit for purpose and future proofed.

By developing a strategic vision for a new space we can create unique environments that encourage profitability, productivity and innovation for our clients.

Clients

EMU Interior Design has been set up as a small flexible and independent firm, offering a completely impartial and holistic design service to our clients.

In the past clients have ranged from commercial end users, strategic workplace consultants, Universities, furniture consultants and design and build firms.

Working as part of your project team we are able to provide flexible services that add value and reduce risk.

Services

Through the iterative design process, EMU Interior Design will ensure that options are tested and agreed whilst progressing through a project lifecycle.

Whether engaged with our clients in part, or the whole life cycle, our expertise in achieving clear milestones will be beneficial to any building project.

Prepare

Listen / Capture / Analyse

Interview Stakeholders and establish a clear vision
Observe current undertakings with space utilisation audits
Benchmark findings and build the brief

Inspire

Challenge / Workshop / Concept

Challenge current practices and identify how they are relevant to your organisation
Explore the options, analyse the building and innovate the end users
Launch the big idea. Presenting the initial design proposal

Design

Options / Develop / Present / Costs

Capture the feeback, look at the details and refine the options
Build on the idea, look at the specifics and create a solution
Present the solution; agree relevant iteration of sign off
Liaise with suppliers, balance the budget, analyse tender submissions, negotiate best price

Deliver

Project Management / Deliver

Coordinate with specialist contractors
Undertake sample reviews, organize mock ups or pilot spaces
Programme the delivery
On site presence
Highlight snagging issues
Co-ordinate O&M manuals
Project review complete with lessons learned and future aspirations workshop

Director Experience

Libby Upson

With innovative design solutions and an ability to interpret her clients business requirements, Libby works at the place where users and buildings meet, seeking ways in which the design and use of space can support academic and/or organisational change.

Libby is an ambitious and motivated Interior designer with over 14 years experience in both the education and commercial office fit out sectors. Libby prides herself on being proficient at interpreting the brief. With a comprehensive knowledge of the design and furniture industry, Libby is able to develop and detail innovative design concepts that are cost effective and realistic.

FF&E Consultancy
- Client engagement
- Design coordination with project Architects
- In depth furniture knowledge and proposals
Commercial office fit out
- Keen eye for innovative design solutions and effective space planning
- Experience with both D&B and consultancy contracts.
- Detailed technical drawings and furniture schedules
Project Design Manager
- Develop design standards across campus
- Compiling Tender and construction Documentation
- Project management, programming, contract administration and budgeting