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uniquely creative voice in the design profession, informed by a diverse background in architecture, interior design and environmental psychology, I thrive on connecting people, vision, businesses and design that strengthen our emotional connection to the communities we live, work and play. I have worked across the world and excelled at guiding organizations through the entire project process from client prospecting, design vision through to the day people spend their first night. Having worked with many top brands, Fortune 500 companies and developers around the country, I am adept at working with clients’ brands standards, visions, value propositions, budgets, schedules and business goals, while breathing new life into them, making them feel fresh and exciting. “Design is the fundamental soul of a man-made creation “ - Steve Jobs, and I enjoy bringing the soul to a project. I find incredible joy in helping my clients bring their stories to life through design. Every client has a distinctive perspective. Design is the catalyst for making it meaningful to others. My tenacity to build my professional network, foster meaningful relationships and understand real estate developers, brokers, operators, brands, design leaders, business owners, financial analysts, property managers, contractors and other stakeholders gives me an edge on how I approach the world, my clients, my team and their needs. I thank you for taking the time to listen to my story and look forward to hearing from you.
my philosophy Lead with kindness and integrity.
Smita Sahoo, 2020