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TAHENY



Designer Profile



I am a 1st class graduate of BA (Hons) Product Design from The University of Edinburgh, working at the intersection of material storytelling, craft, and narrative-driven design. My practice is guided by the belief that design is not just a tool for solving problems, but a language for exploring relationships, uncovering hidden narratives, and reframing familiar systems.

Much of my work operates between tradition and innovation; learning from the past while adapting techniques and processes for contemporary contexts. I am is particularly drawn to regenerative and research-led design, where the process holds as much meaning as the outcome, and where slowness, care, and material honesty shape the direction of a project.

This portfolio showcases a range of projects that reflect my curiosity and versatility. Each demonstrates different skills; spanning digital tools, hands-on making, and research methodologies; applied to tell stories, build systems, or provoke reflection. I work iteratively, responding to material behaviour, allowing each project to evolve as it unfolds.

Collaboration and communication are central to my practice, particularly in multidisciplinary or research-focused settings. I am is most at home in environments that prioritise critical inquiry, experimentation, and open-ended thinking; where the boundaries between design, craft, and storytelling are allowed to blur.

Looking ahead, I am eager to collaborate with studios that merge conceptual ambition with material sensitivity; teams that treat design as a form of inquiry, activism, and creative care.

              

Project Archive



Lucerna & Obscura: Salmon Leather Material Storytelling
‘Heartbeat’ Responsive Lighting Device
Family Campervan Conversion
The University of Edinburgh CAHSS Recognition Trophy


Design Ethos



Design as Purposeful Provocation
Design is a tool for exploration, provocation, and storytelling; a way to challenge assumptions, expose overlooked narratives, and make the intangible feel tangible. For me, purpose comes not from solving the most obvious problems, but from asking deeper questions about context, connection, and meaning.

Curiosity as a Creative Driver
Creativity, in my practice, is a process of learning, unlearning, and adapting. My curiosity fuels experimentation with new tools, techniques, and ideas that push beyond convention. I embrace speculative thinking to explore the “what ifs” of the world; designing for possibility rather than just practicality.

Making as a Form of Meaning
Materials are storytellers. The act of making becomes a form of listening, remembering, and responding. I value craft not just for its results, but for how it slows us down, invites care, and reconnects us with the origins of the objects we use. For me, process is dialogue; between material, maker, and message.

Prioritising Impact Over Recognition
I define success through resonance, not reach. If my work encourages reflection or emotional engagement, it has fulfilled its role. I aim to create designs that are conceptually rich, emotionally grounded, and long-lasting; quietly powerful in their presence, rather than overtly performative.

Collaboration and Creative Fit
I thrive in environments that blend material sensitivity with conceptual boldness; spaces where craft, research, and experimentation overlap. I seek to collaborate with studios that value intentional, process-led design, and that see creativity as a way of questioning, connecting, and contributing with care.






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