Master of Fine Arts in Furniture Design:

 A journey of artistic discovery

Explore the academic and artistic foundations that shape my designs. Discover how a Master of Fine Arts in Furniture Design deepened my aesthetic, refined my creative process, and empowered me to make a meaningful difference through DesignArt.

Finding my artistic identity

In this thesis, I describe my journey of coming into a Master of Fine Arts Furniture Design program from an interior design and architecture background and how I found my identity as an artist. I present the installation Perfect Imperfections: a space that I created with the intention of allowing people to interact with alluring, sensuous, familiar objects; to have fun, and to experience joy with playful, childlike imagination. I suggest that creating spaces and objects that elicit positive emotional responses are beneficial to health and well-being. I propose that this installation situates itself somewhere between the domains of art and design in a realm that could be called DesignArt. I believe that I have found a place where I can make a difference, that, like Carl Auböck, good design can heal the world, (Kois 10) and that designers have a responsibility to do good (design).

Cultivating an intuitive approach

During my Master of Fine Arts curriculum, I explored and deepened my aesthetic by cultivating an intuitive way of working. I created an installation space that can elicit a positive emotional response from the viewer. I am interested in contributing to making the world a better place through my creativity and by sharing my energies and revelations with the people around me. I do believe the world can become a better place; that my beautiful creations participate in doing so.

Making a difference through design

Now that I am more confident with my creativity and who I am as an artist, I can give back and make a difference in people’s lives either by inspiring them, by teaching, or simply by creating beautiful objects and spaces. My Master of Fine Arts experience solidified my commitment to design that not only serves a function but also uplifts and transforms lives.

"Denise's unique blend of architectural precision and artistic sensibility, honed through her Master of Fine Arts, resulted in a space that is both functional and profoundly beautiful. Her work truly heals."

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