I believe that great design is about stories. A beautiful space means nothing without the story behind it. The story of a design should be woven from the people that inhabit the space. I strive to tell a story, create meaningful interaction, and a little bit of comfort in each space that I design. Our environment should enhance our lives and that is what I plan to do for each person who visits a space I design.
NCIDQ Certification
April 2024 | Certificate Number 416222
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
May 2020 | Magna Cum Laude BFA in Interior Design Minor in Fibers (Textile Design)
International Baccalaureate Diploma
May 2016
Design Software Proficiency: AutoCAD
SketchUp
Adobe Creative Suite
Revit
Microsoft Office Suite Bluebeam
Design:
Expertise in selecting materials, finishes, and furniture for durability and style.
Ability to create functional floor plans.
Understanding of building codes. Proficiency in preparing mood boards, presentations, and concept boards.
Project Management:
Experience managing budgets, timelines, and client expectations. Coordination with contractors, architects, product manufacturers, and trades people.
Ability to address problems with creative solutions.
Design Group Project Manager | SCAD
Oct 2023 - Present | Savannah, GA
- Developing plans, schedules, and budgets for SCAD facilities.
- Development and implementation of multi million dollar capital plan.
- Maintaining project schedules with contractors.
- Serving as a liaison between Design Group and external vendors, contractors, and service providers.
Associate Designer | SCAD
Jan 2023 - Oct 2023 | Savannah, GA
- Measuring and drawing assigned projects (e.g., functional programming, space planning, furniture specs, etc).
- Ensuring work order and project completion, supervising quality control of tradespeople and contractors, and assisting with prequarter classroom setups and events.
- Selecting and obtaining approval for, and tracking furniture and product purchases; maintaining project schedules; and organizing and maintaining the design library.
- Responsible for managing projects valued at millions of dollars.
- Leading teams for departmental moves.
- Assisting with furniture setups for major university events.
Design Group Coordinator | SCAD
July 2022 - Jan 2023 | Savannah, GA
- Generating purchase requests for all departmental purchases, tracking status of orders, coordinating delivery, and overseeing the installation of items purchased.
- Regularly conducting building inspections and ensuring the completion of multiple tasks by various trades.
Design Consultant | Color Buzz Design
June 2021- July 2022 | Savannah, GA
- Provide comprehensive custom color consultations for home exteriors.
- Completed digital renderings for client visualization.
- Manage client meetings and communications.
Junior Designer | MKDA
Aug 2020 - June 2021 | Stamford, CT
- Select and specify furniture, finishes, lighting, and materials.
- Create comprehensive design packages for client presentations.
- Assist project managers with construction documents using AutoCAD.
- Create 3D models in Sketchup and renderings in Lumion for client presentations.
- Work with contractors during construction.
1 Financial Firm - Workplace Bull St Student Housing
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River - Student Housing
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Workplace Design
RISE - A Coworking Community
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Wheelhouse - Workplace Design
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Latitude - Restaurant Design
Located in midtown Savannah, Bull St is an apartment-style residence hall for upperclassmen. Currently under construction, this fully furnished residence features in unit laundry and kitchen, an on-site pool, and multiple lounge and recreation spaces throughout the building.
The entry of the building includes a security desk, two residence life offices, lounge seating on the main level and an additional lounge on the upper level that gives direct access to the pool and the residential hallways.
Keeping in line with SCAD’s creative vision, the design of this student housing project features whimsical notes and bold colors.
Wood paneling in the lounge space adds warmth and an inviting atmosphere upon entering the building.
We worked closely with the architect of record to design the details and finishes for this project.
All of the furniture and accessories are OFOI and will be project managed directly through our office.
Nestled in the west end of downtown with splendid views of the Savannah River and the historic district, River is a suite-style residence hall for continuing students. This fully furnished residence features 24-hour on-site security and support from SCADhome staff.
River offers suite-style living with accommodations for four students. Each suite has two double-occupancy bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room, and shared cabinets with a sink. The rooms include air conditioning, extra-long twin-size beds, wireless Internet access, a worktable, a chair, and a wardrobe unit with built-in hanging and drawer space for each resident.
ADA accessible, River features lounge spaces, elevator service, pay laundry machines, and an on-site market, Hatch. Cargo dining hall is located on the ground floor. Garage parking is available directly across the street.
Cargo, the dining hall, located on the main level of this 17 story building is the heart of student acitivity. Featuring a variety of foodhall-style dining concepts with wide-ranging menus.
The design features colorful and bold finishes and artwork in an industrial building design.
River has a student lounge on each residential floor that faces the river, featuring panoramic views.
We used colorful, bold furniture and fabric selections in all of the student lounges to bring a vibrance and energy to the space.
We worked closely with the furniture manufacturers to customize each piece of furniture in the building. All of the furniture orders and installation fell under my scope of work.
The student lounge spaces have a variety of different furniture options including lounge, work spaces, and community spaces.
Room features include:
Suites with two double-occupancy rooms for four students.
Community cabinets with sink.
Living room with couch, side chairs, coffee table, and entertainment stand for flat-screen TV.
Separate shower, toilet, and sink facilities in each suite.
Extra-long, twin-size beds.
Desk, chair, and nightstand for each resident.
Wardrobe with drawers for each resident.
MKDA designed a bright and whimsical new space for this boutique, Greenwich-based investment firm. This firm primarily invests in innovative start-ups from e-commerce companies to food and beverage and apparel brands. As a result, instead of devising a more traditional, corporate design concept, the team infused the space with color and fun patterns to create a dynamic work environment that is representative of the creative brands in their portfolio.
During the planning phase, we established a balanced program of private offices, open workstations, and collaboration areas. Focusing on the importance of employee wellbeing, the mix of private and public areas is crucial to maintaining healthy noise levels within the space while also mitigating distracting sounds.
We capitalized on biophilic design principles and the firm’s signature color, green, to further our emphasis on a mission-driven, humancentric environment. The team incorporated a feature moss wall in the shape and shade of the firm’s logo, which improves indoor air quality and absorbs ambient noise
A unique way in which we incorporated the company color of green was to use their color as the grout color in the pantry.
A selection of geometric patterned wallpapers were chosen for the phone and conference rooms to bring elements of fun and spontaneity to these areas.
The firm’s color was also heavily featured throughout the workplace, using a number of green finishes to add pops of color and personality to the space.
Geometric patterned wallpapers were chosen for the conference rooms to bring elements of fun and spontaneity to the space.
This pattern was achieved through the organization of felt triangles, adding both texture and acoustic value.
Wheelhouse, a unique entertainment, investment, and media platform, expanded its national footprint to the newly renovated waterfront campus, The Village, in Stamford’s South End. In addition to catering to its employees, the space needed to establish an impressive, stimulating backdrop for attracting new talent and investors. Matching its diverse clientele and inventive spirit, the highly amenitized building and workplace was specifically designed to serve the creative, entrepreneurial community, inspiring its users with a number of experiential and collaborative areas.
The extensive front of house area provides users with a number of services, functioning as a reception, cafe, and touchdown space. Here, employees and clients can collaborate and congregate together in comfort, presenting them with an array of flexible seating options from lounge chairs to barstools and booths.
3D model created in Google SketchUp to help the client visualize the final design.
Mixing bold pattern and pops of color to juxtapose the industrial nature of the building.
Building on the workplace’s industrial charm, MKDA incorporated a mix of neutrals and colors to highlight the exposed brick and refinished concrete floors.
Recessed linear lighting functions as a wayfinding tool and complements the black ceiling and mullion office fronts, accentuating the space’s architectural details.
RISE is a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to the advancement of women in the workplace.
It is time to join together to show the value of female representation. We can change the statistic.
Together, we will create balance.
Workplace Design
Client: Rachel Hollis Co.
Location: Bronx, NY
SQFT: 44,600 RSF
Softwares: Google SketchUp and LayOut, Lumion, Photoshop, InDesign
Women start businesses at five times the rate of men. Yet, only 4% of small business loan dollars go to women.
6.6%
33/500 Fortune 500 CEOs are women.
There are more Fortune 500 CEOs named John than the total number of female Fortune 500 CEOs.
RISE will increase workplace confidence by facilitating meaningful conversation in an environment that supports goal oriented individuals.
RISE will create a sense of community by creating areas of socialization that transcend gender and create equality at all levels.
RISE will show the value of a balanced workplace through the integration of diverse networking spaces.
C olor psychology is used to drive and enhance the emotional journey throughout the space. Each space in the program has a purpose in the user journey that is enhanced by the colo r.
The journey sta rts with warm color, helping to create a sense of freedom a s the user enters the space. This is where key socialization happens. As the user moves through the space, is turns to a cool color scheme in the coworking area. This will help impar t a sense of calm and focus in the a rea intended for work.
RISE will be a jumping off point, a step on the journey for many women looking to start something new for them self. RISE is a community of individuals dedicated to creating a balance workplace. Women and men alike will gain resources on this journey and can put their trust into the support they will receive. Like a stepping stone, RISE is only one small part of a long journey, but a necessary step.
Woman pursuing her professional goals.
The vibrant cafe features warm pink hues to make the user feel welcomed, energetic, and free. With plenty of space to move around and mingle, users will have the opportunity to meet new people as they enjoy a made to order meal at the RISE Cafe. A beautiful view of the Bronx skyline can be seen out the window, providing a wonderful experience for new and experienced users alike.
The coworking space at RISE features a cool color palette to create a sense of calm and focus. Users can claim a seat for the day to conduct their work and have the opportunity to speak to and collaborate with others using the space. Coworking will give many women the opportunity to make connections and learn from those around them.
This space provides users with the opportunity to take advantage of the creativity of their peers. If someone is trying to develop creative ideas for their company or job, they can do it in a collaborative way.
Latitude is a vibrant Thai-Mexican fusion restaurant located in Savannah, GA. Created to enhance social interaction over food, Latitude stays open late to serve the best fusion in town.
Restaurant Design
Client: Nopalito and Night + Market
Location: Savannah, GA
SQFT: ~3,500
Softwares: Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, watercolor painting
Latitude Restaurant is located in Savannah, GA. Latitude is a celebration of food and friends. The menu features a fusion of Mexican food, inspired by Nopalito, and Thai food, inspired by Night + Market. It is said that countries that lay along a similar latitude line have cuisines that fuse together well. Latitude is a way for the cuisines of Mexico and Thailand to fuse together into a wonderful flavor and create a wonderful atmosphere.
Design Statement
This pattern is based on my restaurant with a fusion of the dishes of a Thai and Mexican chef meant to celebrate the bridging and melding of cultures. Both cultures are very vibrant and lively and I wanted my graphics to embody the spirit of those cultures mixed with the ethos of my restaurant, “sitting around a bond re with friends.”
Pattern Components
