Hello…

Hello…

My name is Katy Pilling, and I am an interdisciplinary designer with a background in Product Design. My passion is designing for a better future for people, society and the planet.


My name is Katy Pilling, and I am an interdisciplinary designer with a background in Product Design. My passion is designing for a better future for people, society and the planet.


Hello…

June 2025 - Present
Publicity Secretary for the Edinburgh University Chamber Choir

In this role I maintain the social media platforms for the choir and our website, using my graphic design and marketing skills. I work on advertising, announcements and aid in events organizing, as well as dealing with communications.


September 2025 - Present
Student Representative for the Edinburgh College of Art

As a student representative I coordinate the collection of feedback on the Product Design course and the University from students, and liaise with University and course management in order to improve student's learning at the Edinburgh College of Art and the University as a whole.


May 2024 - August 2025
Front of House Staff at Dovecote Studios

At Dovecote Studios I worked part-time as front of house staff at the gallery, serving and directing visitors, as well as helping in the maintenance and safety of the building.


March - May 2025
The University of Edinburgh CAHSS People's Award Trophy Design


With a group of 4 other students I designed a Trophy for the University's CAHSS award, we were chosen as the trophy design winners and were employed to manufacture 14 trophies for the awards in May 2025.


September 2023- Present
Paid Choral Scholarship at Old St Paul’s Scottish Episcopal Church

I work as a paid alto choral scholar at Old St Paul’s Church, singing in their services and concerts.

Making Skills

Wood working

Casting: Bronze, ceramic, plaster

Glass: Glass cutting, glass fusing, stained glass making

Sewing: Machine sewing, hand sewing

Textiles: Machine knitting, hand weaving

Fundamental jewellery making skills



Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Lightroom

Capcut video editing

Fusion 360


Software Skills

Professional choral singing

Sewing

Drawing




Private Passions

Experience

Education

Product Design BA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

2022 - 2026


Undergraduate

A level Art - A*

A level biology - A*

A level Chemistry - A


Secondary Education

Group winner of the CAHSS trophy design competition


Recognitions/awards

Education

Product Design BA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

2022 - 2026


Undergraduate

A level Art - A*

A level biology - A*

A level Chemistry - A


Secondary Education

Group winner of the CAHSS trophy design competition


Recognitions/awards

K. P. Design

katyblossompilling@gmail.com

@ k_p_design

Making Skills

Wood working


Casting: Bronze, ceramic, plaster


Glass: Glass cutting, glass fusing, stained glass making


Sewing: Machine sewing, hand sewing


Textiles: Machine knitting, hand weaving


Fundamental jewellery making skills



Adobe Illustrator


Adobe InDesign


Adobe Lightroom


Capcut video editing


Fusion 360


Software Skills

Experience

June 2025 - Present
Publicity Secretary for the Edinburgh University Chamber Choir

In this role I maintain the social media platforms for the choir and our website, using my graphic design and marketing skills. I work on advertising, announcements and aid in events organizing, as well as dealing with communications.


September 2025 - Present
Student Representative for the Edinburgh College of Art

As a student representative I coordinate the collection of feedback on the Product Design course and the University from students, and liaise with University and course management in order to improve student's learning at the Edinburgh College of Art and the University as a whole.


May 2024 - August 2025
Front of House Staff at Dovecote Studios

At Dovecote Studios I worked part-time as front of house staff at the gallery, serving and directing visitors, as well as helping in the maintenance and safety of the building.


March - May 2025
The University of Edinburgh CAHSS People's Award Trophy Design


With a group of 4 other students I designed a Trophy for the University's CAHSS award, we were chosen as the trophy design winners and were employed to manufacture 14 trophies for the awards in May 2025.


September 2023- Present
Paid Choral Scholarship at Old St Paul’s Scottish Episcopal Church

I work as a paid alto choral scholar at Old St Paul’s Church, singing in their services and concerts.

katyblossompilling@gmail.com

K. P. Design

@ k_p_design

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