Glasgow School of Art
Specialisms: Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Modelmaking
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
First Name: Jessie
Last Name: Orville
Specialisms: Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Modelmaking
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My Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
University / College: Glasgow School of Art
Course / Program Title: Interior Design BA(Hons)
Jessie is a spatial designer focused on creating immersive, people-centered experiences that engage the senses and celebrate identity. With a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing and an upcoming BA(Hons) in Interior Design from the Glasgow School of Art, she brings a unique perspective to the intersection of design and business—blending creativity and strategic thinking to reimagine what retail spaces can offer.
Her practice is rooted in social equity and inclusivity, shaped by her perspective as a queer French designer of Caribbean and Italian heritage. These lived experiences inform her commitment to creating environments that reflect and empower diverse communities — spaces where those often overlooked can feel fully seen.
Her current project, Shades, reimagines the beauty store as a space for confidence, culture, and connection.
Shades is a beauty retail concept that celebrates multiculturalism and inclusivity, with a focus on people of colour and those of mixed heritage. The design reimagines the beauty store as a space centred on identity, connection, and confidence. Spread across five themed floors, it offers immersive experiences like smart mirrors, swatch-matching tools, workshops, and a multicultural tea bar. Every material, texture, and furniture piece draws from global craft traditions. Rooted in warm, earthy tones, Shades creates an environment where the customer is at the centre — a place where individuality is embraced and everyone feels seen.