How a Young Designer competition victory can launch a global landscape architecture career
In short: Huw Richards interviews Will Williams, the 2018 RHS Young Designer winner, to explore how the competition serves as a career catalyst. This discussion highlights the practical skills gained through garden building and how such accolades open doors to international design commissions.
Will Williams credits his success as a professional landscape designer directly to his 2018 Young Designer win. The competition provided him with essential hands-on experience in garden construction, which proved instrumental in his transition to large-scale projects. Following his victory, his portfolio expanded significantly, leading to diverse international opportunities, including commissions in Malta, Nigeria, and Ireland.
His professional trajectory continued to climb when he secured a Gold medal for his garden design at the 2019 RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, sponsored by Viking. This conversation offers insight into the evolution of a designer's career from initial competition success to executing complex projects on a global stage.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: The Future of Horticulture and RHS Young Designer Competition (ft. Will Williams)
- Also: Meet Will Williams, Young Designer winner / RHS Gardening
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