On Saturday 11th May 2013, 12 students from NIST International School, Ruamrudee International School, Bangkok International Preparatory

and Secondary School , Wells International School and Kasetsart Demonstration School came to Fenn Designers and experienced being a Designer for a Day. Fenn Designers is a design studio which specializes in Architecture, Master planning, Interior and Product Design. We launched Designer for a Day workshop for kids in the Grade 11 /12 to experience and understand what it is like to work in the Design field. We strongly believe in giving back and in helping children who are interested in the world of design to make better choices for their college degrees. Help them to understand the intricacies of each aspect of Architecture, Master planning, Interior Design, Product Design and Graphic Design. The children were introduced to the philosophies and processes involved in Design by our Creative Design Director, Dr. Chafia Ferhat and given a glimpse of the World of Design through a look at core subjects which should be focused on in school; what each field of design is about; a step by step explanation of what was required and what was expected of them at universities. The children had a chance to ask questions and sound out their thoughts with Dr. Chafia Ferhat and our senior people; our Technical Director, Khun Tarkoon Suwansukhum and our Managing Director, Khun Geerati Tiasiri.

Following this introduction, students were divided into 2 groups, One group for Conceptualising a project and the other for IT in the World of Design. The former group were taken on a journey by our Interior Designer, Lydia TF and Fenn architects, to look at how a project is conceptualized through; green design/sustainability , space planning, clients vision, building laws, environmental factors, interiors, and architectural styles, and trying out their hand at constructing a space within the means/ description of a sample project.

The latter group, explored the IT in the World of Design. They were introduced by specialist Fenn architects, to the various software that designers use as tools of trade. Fenn Designers demonstrated how the different softwares were used and the children had an opportunity to work with these softwares and see what they can actually do.

The workshop concluded with a presentation of the childrens individual works sketches, layout plans, or what they built using software. All in all, an educational Saturday which we hoped helped some students have a better understanding of the world of design.

About Fenn Designers

Fenn is a full service design practice dedicated to Master Planning, Architecture and Interior Design. With offices in Asia, UAE, and North Africa, it operates as a team of highly experienced designers guided by a collective vision to deliver the best designs and services to clients. We have designed major international schools and university across Asia and in particular Thailand. More information and projects by Fenn Designers can be found on www.fenndesigners.com