Director Profile: Lauren McGoldrick

Hi Lauren here.

I am from Glasgow also, I've pretty much lived here my whole life apart from a few summers working abroad in Majorca & Cyprus.

Well where to start? Well since leaving Knightswood Secondary in 2004, I went on to The College of Building & Printing and Anniesland College where I studied Graphic Design and undertook an Art & Design (portfolio) course. Here I developed my skills in analytical drawing, painting, life drawing, mixed media, design & print making to name but a few. It was at Anniesland that I was really encouraged to apply for Interior Design at Art School (Somewhere I had always dreamt of going).

After four great years at The Glasgow School of Art, I graduated in 2010 with a BA(HONS) Interior Design.

Since graduating last year I have worked on a few freelance projects. The main one was converting & extending an old cottage in Edinburgh's Morningside into a modern contemporary bachelor pad, I have also designed a logo for a new company which will be launched in the next few months.

Siobhan & I had often discussed our ideas and aspirations for the future whilst working away in our wee studio of the infamous Mac building. It became apparent that we shared the same views, energy and enthusiasm. Therefore we decided that one day we would love to work with each other.

So after deciding there was no time like the present, we got our creative heads together and Eighty[6] was born. I am extremely excited for our new venture and believe we have the determination, enthusiasm and drive to turn our dreams into reality.

Other than being a designer, I love a good night of dancing. I'm a bit of a sun worshipper. I love to travel. Take photographs. Live music. Green tea. Shoes that I cant walk in. Jewelry, especially bracelets & bangles (if only I had more arms). Big earrings. Laughter and basically enjoying life.

Over and out.