Colin Owen

Chief Design Officer at Maris Interiors

Colin Owen has extensive experience in the design industry. Colin started their career as a Graphic Designer at Stirling Group in 2003, where they produced graphic designs for clothing prints and created look-books, brochures, and presentations. In 2004, they became a Creative Director at | frame, a design agency that worked on various design projects including 3D visualization, furniture and product design, art-working, and CAD. Colin then joined CCT Interiors in 2005 as a Design Director, where they provided creative input and inspiration to other designers and led client projects from design to completion. In 2012, Colin worked as a Senior Designer at bluu solutions before joining Marise Interiors LLP in 2013. At Marise Interiors, they held various roles including Design Director, Creative Director, and currently serves as the Chief Design Officer. Marise Interiors specializes in office design, fit-out, refurbishment, and relocation, and Colin's expertise in workplace design and fit-out has helped the company create world-class workplace environments for clients in London and throughout the UK and Europe.

Colin Owen completed their education with a BA (hons) degree in Furniture & Product Design from Nottingham Trent University in the years 1999-2003. Prior to that, they obtained a Foundation degree in Foundation Art & Design from Stockport College in 1998-1999. Before entering college, Colin pursued an Advanced GNVQ in Art & Design from Ridge Danyers in the years 1996-1998. Lastly, they accomplished their GCSE qualification from The Kingsway School during 1991-1996.

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Timeline

  • Chief Design Officer

    January, 2023 - present

  • Creative Director

    September, 2015

  • Design Director

    April, 2013