About me

@lliodaviesdesignermaker I’m a lighting designer and maker based in Cardiff, I use porcelain for its translucency, delicacy and strength. It’s the perfect material for minimal lighting that reminds us to slow down and reconnect with ourselves. I am driven by the fear of darkness and insomnia. I used to struggle a lot with both until I started to research into lighting, it has incredible abilities for our mental health. My favourite book to read is ‘the eyes of the skin’ by a Finnish architect, Juhani Pallasmaa. It pointed the way to transform my lighting into a multi-sensory experience which facilitates a sense of belonging and integration. I’m still making my way through lockdown, I’m extremely grateful to still have access to my studio. On the other hand, i’m on my fourth week of trying to complete 1000 piece jigsaw of Vincent Van Gough Starry Night, it’s not going well....

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Work history

Duty managerChapter
Jun 2019Cardiff, United KingdomFull Time
Front of house duty manager for Chapter Arts in Cardiff. We’re a ambitious, multi-artform venue that presents, produces and promotes international art, live performance and film alongside a dynamic social space.

Skills

• CAD Rhino
• Keyshot
• Ceramic Design
• Ceramic
• Model Casting
• Lighting Design
• Lighting
• Craftmanship
• Ceramics
• Materials

Education

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Cardiff Metropolitan University
Sep 2016 - Jun 2019Cardiff, United Kingdom
1:1 Artist Designer: Maker

Awards

SpottedNEW DESIGNERS
Spotted at New Designers in London for One Year In exhibition with my lighting design Clwstwr
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5th in International Student Design Competition 2018Orange box
Our brief was to “Design solution that facilitates an ergonomic, body-conscious setting, while paying particular attention to natural, aesthetic and biophilic features with the intention of enabling the worker feel in control of their immediate environment” I designed ZenG which is a portable meditation device activated by touch, bringing calm into any working environment, take a look at my blog or website for more information.