A lifelong passion for design and details has evolved into a career with intention and purpose.  For over 20 years, I have been contributing to hundreds of people’s design stories while writing my own.  Something I’ve repeatedly heard Oprah say while she herself was being interviewed was that in all her interviews over the years of people from all walks of life, the core truth that rang true for everyone was the same. “Did you hear me?  Did what I say have meaning to you?”  

 

Meeting new people and learning their story is something I thoroughly enjoy.  It is my belief that design is very personal and should reflect the needs and wants of the end users.  Much like starting a good novel it begins with thoughtfully unpacking the characters, listening to what is said and what is not yet spoken.  Learning "who uses this space" and "how".  Outlining what works in the space, unearthing what does not serve their purpose and what are the space's biggest challenges are key elements.  Defining the ideal possibility and creating that initial spark is the catalyst of design. 

 

We develop a narrative together by delving into the design details arriving at the ideal solution.  Plot challenges can arise in any carefully crafted story.  Overcoming these challenges with solutions is the collaborative essence determined by the characters involved in the story.

 

Design is a very fulfilling part of my story because I care about people and contributing to their stories.