My design credentials and philosophy
Degree
BS Design, Interiors – University of Cincinnati
What I learned in college
How to problem solve.
If you carefully list all of the aspects/issues of a design problem the answer reveals itself.
Experience
Fashion Design
Display coordinator at various department stores in Columbus, OH.
Director of Fashion Merchandising program for a small proprietary school in Cincinnati
Residential Design
As a co-op student from the University of Cincinnati, I worked in the Lazarus Interior Design Studio. Years later I accepted a full time position as a Home Fashion Accessories Coordinator in their Columbus, OH store.
Commercial Design Projects
Office and hospital design teams
What I love about design
Function. If the design functions well it has a beauty of its own.
What frustrates me
Most people know what they want in their home but they worry about what others will think.
MAKE YOUR HOME YOUR OWN
This portion of my web site is very self-indulgent. It allows me a place to make comments about interior design – both the good and the bad. My hope is that by bringing attention to ways that you can think about design, you will make more informed choices, Make your Home Your Own, and the world will be a more beautiful place. Enjoy!
INSPIRATIONS FOR HOME DESIGN
This new addition to my site may lead you to some of my travel and other experiences that have inspired me and may inspire you to look at color, textures, ethnic influences in ways that improve your “design eye.”