WHAT’S SOMETHING you absolutely cannot do?
I cannot whistle. I’ve tried and tried, but no matter how hard I practice, it’s a skill that is beyond my abilities.
What’s your first memory of designing or planning?
I remember I would always rearrange my room as a kid, trying to maximize the small amount of space I had! I think my favorite memory, though, is the tree fort I built in the woods behind my house with some neighbor kids. We would pack food and have picnics up in the tree and just enjoy the outdoors. I can’t say it was very elaborate or structurally sound, but it was up to our neighborhood kids’ “code”!
WHAT EXCITES OR INSPIRES YOU ABOUT YOUR WORK?
The impact my job has on others is what I find most exciting about my work. Being a designer gives me the opportunity to improve how people live their lives by designing spaces that maximize work efficiency, promote healthier lifestyles, and present aesthetically pleasing, comfortable environments to be in.