Design has been a central theme throughout my career — from my early days working on theater productions to my more recent work in marketing, events, and communication. In 2020, I began transitioning from marketing to interior design. To better serve the architecture and design community, I enrolled in an interior design degree program at Pikes Peak State College. I’m inspired when design is not only beautiful but creatively solves problems and enriches people’s lives. Though this journal, I share my projects, capture thoughts and inspiration, and explore ideas and trends in various aspects of design.
Learning by Doing: Discovering My Design Point of View
An intense 15-week semester taught me about my unique design point of view — visually, physically, and experientially. Here’s how.
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Piecing Together Design Materials: Inspiration from Quilts
On National Quilting Day I remember my grandmother, Anna. She quilted, taught me to sew, and contributed to my love of design. Quilt design has both influenced and inspired my interior design.
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Ahead of the Curve: Forecasting Design Trends
A new year means new design trend forecasts. What meaningful actions are you extracting from these predictions to give your business a leg-up?
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Design for How You Work: Redefining Workspaces
COVID changed how we think about workspaces, both at home and in the office. The best designs support the different ways we approach work. Here are 5 evolving office design concepts that inspire me.
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Interior Design: A Spark of Inspiration in Lockdown
The COVID-19 lockdown left me restless and searching. I wanted to feel like I was growing and creating, despite the limitations around me. So I decided to explore one of my paths not taken: interior design. The experience not only changed how I approach my projects, it changed my career path.
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