Meet Mike Lee- the newest edition to the HED team.
Name: Mike Lee
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Background: BA Architecture University of Cincinnati, MFA Interior Design Parsons School of Design, 8 years ( NYC) & 2 years (Seattle) professional experience in hospitality/residential design.
Q: What is your role at Hyde Evans Design?
A: Senior Interior Designer
Q: What are your everyday responsibilities when working on a project?
A: Furniture and material selections, drawing and presentation preparation, and coordination with various consultants.
Q: What was the first space that made a memorable impact on you?
A: St. Henry’s Ecumenical Chapel in Turku, Finland. I tend to be heavily emotionally impacted by the chapels and “death architecture” of Scandinavia.
Q: What are your design influences?
A: Art history, nature, and film.
Q: Having spent time on the West Coast- how does New York differ from Seattle when it comes to design?
A: New York is far more fast paced, Seattle is a bit more laid back.
Q: What has been your career highlight to date? What do you still dream to achieve?
A: Highlight- working with the top chefs in NYC to create beautiful spaces that compliment their art form. Dream- to contribute to Seattle being seen more as a design capital.
Q: What is the best interior design lesson you have learned throughout your career?
A: Maintain open lines of communication and always try to be patient and flexible.
Q: What is the most treasured item in your own home? Why?
A: My new puppy, Potato. He’s a big ball of energy and joy.