​“Don’t make something unless it’s both necessary and useful. But if it is both necessary and useful, don’t hesitate to make it beautiful.”
-- Josh Porter
My Design Philosophy:
I believe that as Interior Designers, we have an obligation to create spaces that are human-centered and have an impact on the well-being of a building's occupants. I believe in creating multi-sensory experiences that assist with wayfinding and provide comfort, varying levels of privacy, and visual and tactile interest. To create interior environments that are practical, impactful, and excite the senses I rely on my skills at:
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Understanding and meeting client needs
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Material selection
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FF&E
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Use of color and pattern
My story.
I took a roundabout path to find my passion. As a former residential kitchen & bath designer, with more than a decade of experience, I became increasingly interested in design for those with a greater range of needs. I returned to school to broaden my knowledge of how to help those with mobility and joint issues, sensory sensitivities, as well as those with vision or hearing impairments.
As a NCIDQ certificate holder, I am a licensed Interior Designer with my Masters degree in Interior Architecture + Design from Drexel University. I have enjoyed working in the Healthcare market segment, with previous experience in the Education and Commercial segments. During this time, I have surveyed buildings, developed construction documents, selected finishes, prepared presentation documents, held and participated in client meetings, presented design concepts to clients, and managed projects through construction.
"THE PROPER STUDY OF MANKIND IS THE SCIENCE OF DESIGN."
-- HERBERT SIMON
