I am often asked how I came to
interior design from an engineering background. Although it may not be obvious,
engineering and interior design have much in common. What I loved most about being an engineer was placing myself in
the user's experience and striving to improve that experience. Focusing on what a person perceives
and how they interact with a product captivated me. But my passion to shape a person's experience
on a grander scale grew, and I was yearning for an aesthetic outlet. Interior design offered the
perfect combination of creative and technical opportunity for me, providing a platform to shape
the way people perceive and interact with interior environments.
| Office - Evanston, IL | | | Facility - Chicago, IL | | | Miscellaneous |
Economical redesign of existing office space in 2-story Victorian. Basement renovation into computer lab. FF&E selected from inventory of donated materials. Design Team: Karen Kaplan, principal of New Leaf Interiors and Anna Barton, principal of jajabarton designs.
Collection of sketches, renderings and visualizations.
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| 2.0 Years | | | Freelance Designer, Interiors and Furniture |
| 2.0 Years | | | LEED Consultant, Sustainability Analyst |
| 4.0 Years | | | Product Design Engineer |
| June 2011 | | |
BFA, Interior Architecture, with honors Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago, CIDA Best in Show, Student Portfolio Show |
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BS, Engineering Florida Atlantic University |
