A graduate from Shropshire has been shortlisted for a global art and design award.
University of Chester graduate Abbie Beddows has been selected as a finalist in the Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2024, an international competition that highlights the world's top new talent in art and design.
Ms Beddows, who studied Interior Design BA Honours, was chosen from thousands of entries for her innovative designs for the Aroma Fragrance store.
The 22-year-old's work addresses the challenges faced by physical retail environments while meeting modern consumer expectations.
Her designs create a personalised experience, incorporating eco-friendly and digital features. The interior scheme is inspired by the movement of scents through the air.
The bespoke service offers consumers the chance to create their own scent, including a scent room experience and a one-to-one session with an Aroma Perfumer.
Ms Beddows, from Whitchurch, was shortlisted in the Product, Architecture and Interiors category by industry experts after more than 5,000 graduating students submitted their end-of-year projects across four categories this year.
Ms Beddows said: "I am delighted to have been shortlisted in the 2024 Global Creative Graduate Showcase.
"It’s a real honour for my project to have been recognised amongst so many other talented designers from around the world.
"I am proud of what I have achieved so far and being shortlisted is a great reward for all my hard work during this project."
The Global Creative Graduate Showcase is run by Arts Thread, a global launchpad for art and design students and graduates, in collaboration this year with WGSN, the number one consumer trend forecaster, and Coloro, an innovative colour system and partner for the design industry.
The showcase judges include representatives from Louis Vuitton, Nike, The LEGO Group, The Dutch Design Foundation, and Coca-Cola.
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Lynne Bell, programme leader for BA Honours Interior Design at the university, said: "We are thrilled that Abbie has been shortlisted for a Global Creative Graduate Showcase award.
"She has excelled in her studies, and her final degree project is outstanding.
"To be chosen as a finalist by industry leaders from thousands of entries worldwide is a huge achievement, showing her work is world-class and that she is one-to-watch in design.
"We wish Abbie the best of luck."
Ms Beddows completed her studies in the summer and is now a junior designer at Cheshire-based Show Business Interiors, which specialises in the design and installation of show homes for UK property developers.
The public vote is now open to choose favourite artists and designers from the shortlist of 500; voters can select one person from each category.
Ms Beddow's work can be found in the shortlist at: artsthread.com/profile/abbie-beddows.
For more information visit artsthread.com/events/globalcreativegraduateshowcase.
Voting closes on Friday, October 11.
The panel will choose their favourite artists and designers, with the announcement of the judges’ and public’ vote later in the month.
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