Kym Hawksworth
Design Manager
Background and Experience
Kym’s creative journey started early, with a love for drawing as a child, which later blossomed into a career that has seen her successfully lead diverse and complex projects.
As a qualified Building Designer and a Registered Building Practitioner, she’s gained extensive experience working with both building and architectural firms and running her own consulting business. Her leadership roles in various firms have equipped her to manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring that every design meets the client’s unique needs and exceeds expectations.
Her background spans various sectors, including residential, commercial, educational, and health, making her an integral part of our team.
Advice to Someone Interested in a Building Design Career?
Kym’s biggest piece of advice is to follow you passions. “Never stop being motivated to learn new things – amongst all the facets that building design entails, don’t lose sight of also designing a career you love”.
She believes that while form and function go hand in hand when it comes to building design anyone can design a space or a combination of spaces. The most invaluable advice is to have a really good relationship with your client and to understand their needs fully.
Unique Challenges in Building Design?
Kym’s work has involved navigating the ever-changing landscape of regulations and planning controls, particularly in recent years. This requires a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to staying ahead of the curve. Kym excels in overcoming these challenges, ensuring that her designs not only comply with all necessary regulations but also push the boundaries of creativity.
Memorable Projects
One of Kym’s most notable projects was the design of a high-end luxury residence on the Great Ocean Road. This project presented a range of challenges, from strict planning controls to bushfire and erosion management concerns. Kym's ability to think outside the box was critical in transforming the client’s vision into a stunning reality. She was able to create a design that was both sympathetic to its surroundings and exceeded the client’s expectations.
Influences and Leadership
Throughout her career, Kym has been inspired by the leaders she’s worked with, particularly a Managing Director early in her career who emphasised the importance of attention to detail and pushing past obstacles. This influence has shaped Kym’s approach to design and project management, instilling in her a determination to always find innovative solutions and deliver exceptional results.
At EDG Projects, Kym’s goal is to be an effective leader who delivers high-quality designs and helps her team reach their full potential. Her unwavering creative passion and commitment to thoughtful, innovative spaces make her a valuable asset to our team.
Personal Passions
Kym is driven by her love for new experiences, which has shaped both her personal and professional life. Her determination to seek out challenges is reflected in her adventurous spirit, most notably through her completion of several journeys along the Camino in Spain and Portugal, covering over 800km in 34 days. These experiences of self-discovery and adaptation have taught her to appreciate simplicity and the importance of human connections, principles that she carries into her design work.
Qualifications & Licences
Level 1 & 2 REVIT Architecture
Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) Registered Building Practitioner Licence
