Why interior design? Growing up, the Sims was a lot of fun. It was the first thing I played that made me wish I could do more! Ever since I could pick up a marker, I've always been interested in creative activities. I've loved drawing, writing, and making up spaces and stories in my head - I still draw from time to time and my love for design is not going anywhere.

What inspires your work the most? I love 3D art and natural forms - when designing, I want to find a way to create a unique space that feels natural and functional at the same time. Growing up around nature has influenced me heavily, and watching the city and landscape change over time makes me ask: What will this design feel like years from now?

When you’re not working, what are you doing? I love going on walks, hikes, and exploring new trails and campsites I've never visited. I also enjoy drawing, working out, and playing games - I still enjoy the Sims from the time to time.

Where are you from? El Paso, TX
Why interior design? I remember watching “Trading Spaces” in the early 2000’s where teams worked with a carpenter and an interior designer to redesign their neighbors’ houses. Shows like this made me ask, “Is interior design really a career?!” Turns out it is with so much more than what they showed on TV. During my interior design program, I began to see that I leaned towards the technical side of design. I loved learning about materials and thinking through how something is built as well as functional space planning and programming.
What inspires your work the most? Natural materials, architecture, and travel. I visited Tokyo in 2019 and found charm in the details as I walked around the city - from the tiled exterior of buildings to the small footprints and minimal design aesthetics of the various coffee shops and restaurants. There was so much to see and appreciate yet it was done in such a meaningful and effortless way.
When you’re not working, what are you doing? Going on adventures with/training my Australian cattle dog, cooking, spending time in nature and exploring new places.

Where are you from? Atlanta, GA
Why interior design? I feel like it started with episodes of This Old House coupled with watching my dad build and remodel spaces in our home growing up. Since then, I’ve always been drawn to interior design – I find it fascinating on every level.
When you’re not working, what are you doing? Going to Lagree classes, hunting down good fiction novels, and more recently, shopping for and decorating my studio apartment! It’s a small space so stretching my creativity to get the most out of my floor plan has been a fun challenge. It also doesn’t hurt that I work in an office full of designers who graciously point me in the right direction.