The Kickstart Scheme
Fox Yard Studio has taken part in the Kickstart Scheme, which is a government funded scheme tackling unemployment in young people, providing 6 month work placements as a way for 18-24 year olds to get back into a work environment and learn new skills to help give them a better chance in future employment. In collaboration with our neighbours, Modece Architects, they have welcomed a number of young creatives since April 2021.
Below are a selection of Kickstart participants we’ve had at Fox Yard Studio and Modece Architects.
Lola Stewart
Hi, I'm Lola. I am a multi-disciplinary designer, currently working across Fox Yard Studio & Modece Architects as a Graphic Design and Social Media assistant. I studied Graphic Design at Nottingham Trent University, where I experimented with a range of disciplines, particularly enjoying branding, packaging design, editorial & illustration. In my spare time you'd usually find me at a variety of music events, my fingers are crossed they go ahead soon, a dance is very overdue!
Becky Chandler
Hi, I’m Becky! I’m currently working at Fox Yard Studio as a Social Media, Marketing and Graphics Assistant, as part of the Kickstart Scheme.
I studied Fashion & Textiles at University and I aspire to one day start my own brand. Over Lockdown I started making Jewellery out of Polymer Clay. I love learning new creative skills and I’m hoping being surrounded by artwork and creative people will inspire me to get back into Lino printing and other creative ventures!
Garth Amos
Garth. I'm a 23-year-old from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. I studied architecture at Sheffield Hallam University where I received my part 1 and am currently working as an architectural assistant at Modece Architects.
My Ambition in life is to become a fully qualified architect and to specialise in architectural visualisations and graphics.
Being quite active in nature, I enjoy anything from travelling hot climates to skiing the cold ones but have recently taken a keen interest in golf.
Luke Penning
Hi, i'm Luke and I'm 24, from Ipswich, Suffolk.
I currently work as a graphic design, social media assistant at Modece Architects. I have a background in videography, I aspire to learn and experience a different industry, Improve and develop new skills in architectural photography and videography, whilst becoming more confident and proficient in other areas. I love being creative, watching films and playing the piano, guitar and drums.