I’m Emma Terjesen, an interior designer. I specialize in hospitality and public interiors.

Personal style:

I create eclectic interiors that balance hard and soft elements, using contrast to highlight the fundamentals of design and craft harmonious, dynamic spaces in hospitality design. I believe it’s important to create natural focal points, allowing guests to rest visually on the key elements of a space. The design should guide people intuitively through the room, creating a seamless flow and experience.

Client focus

I focus on my clients’ wishes and aim to bring their vision to life in the spaces I create. My process is highly research-driven: before designing, I seek to understand every aspect of the project, the venue’s needs, its target demographic, the location, and the overall theme the client wants.

By conducting thorough research upfront, I am able to anticipate challenges and navigate them more efficiently as the design develops. The spaces I have created are diverse, each tailored to meet the unique goals and contextual requirements of individual clients.

Purpose:

I want people to form a connection with the spaces I create, to awaken curiosity, and to spark a dialogue between form, function, and feeling.

Feel free to explore my portfolio to see how these principles come to life in past projects.

  • From 2022 to 2024, I studied in Bergen, Norway at Høyskolen Kristiania.

    I am currently completing my Bachelor’s in Interior Design at Griffith University in Australia

  • I have worked as the head of warm food in a canteen serving around 40–60 people.

    This experience strengthened my time management skills and my ability to collaborate effectively with a team.

    I have also worked as a research technician at a research facility for aquaculture.

    This role taught me the importance of careful planning, structured processes, and adaptability, as each project required different approaches and frameworks. I have especially applied these skills to my design process.