AINSLIE TEGART
CREATIVE BIO:
Motivated by the desire to create mood enhancing spaces, Ainslie’s design style is playful and laid-back with a focus on sustainable and Australian made products. Ainslie specialises in commercial design, specifically themed interiors that work with a multitude of colours, patterns and textures. During her studies, Ainslie developed the skills required to successfully undergo spatial planning, material selection, 3D visualisation, and ultimately the ability to move from initial concept to project execution. She successfully enhances the user experience through innovative solutions that deeply consider sustainability and environmental impact. Eager to contribute her knowledge and creative viewpoints to projects, Ainslie aims to redefine the impact of interior design on everyday life through innovative ideas, focusing on the preservation and regeneration of the
environment.
DESIGN STATEMENT:
Through the redesign and rebranding of Hamilton Island’s former Reef View Hotel, Hotel Catseye provides a contemporary refresh, focusing on art and leisure. In collaboration with Indigenous Australian artists, the hotel refresh explores the significance of the reef and its connection to Indigenous culture, prompting guests to appreciate the legacy of the traditional owners. Designed in a boutique hotel manner, the project draws inspiration from the nearby Great Barrier Reef’s colours, textures and forms, blending natural beauty with luxury, art and innovation. Sustainability, natural materiality are locally made products are at the forefront of the design, providing guests with the ultimate coastal Australian experience. The hotel’s refresh welcomes a wider range of ages and demographics, introducing new nightlife in the connected Reef Lounge. Serving owners of the island’s ‘Oatley’ organic wine range, the redesign is a vibey late night spot with a focus on restoring night life on the island post pandemic. Hotel Catseye promotes the preservation of the Great Barrier Reef, showcasing the beauty and rich cultural heritage of Australia in a playful and contemporary redesign that showcases the unique nature of First Nations art.
