Ascend

Ascend is a colourful and contemporary conceptual pop-up cafe in collaboration with Sydney Festival – a high contrast to the industrial host of the Carriageworks. A collection of high-chroma hues of pink, orange and purple create a vibrant space, while also experimenting with the transparent yet vibrant qualities of acrylic. Inspired by muse, Jean-Michel Basquiat, the concept of the cafe takes on the unconstrained cultural commentary that the artist is known for. Customers are invited to interact and engage in cultural commentary and graffiti messages of joy on the walls of the cafe.

Louise is a multi-award winning designer who navigates clients through the anatomy of design from concept to delivery. Through a curated design narrative, Louise specialises in concept development, placemaking and curating spaces that ignite feelings of joy.

Louise is on a mission to realise memorable and creative design solutions through bold application of colour and exploration of texture and materiality. Her true purpose: to challenge the design industry with curiosity, authenticity and heart.

Winner - Dulux Colour Awards 2020 (Student Category)
Bronze - International Design Awards 2020
Honourable Mention - International Design Awards 2020