I’m a Seattle-based designer and Interior Architecture student at Ohio University, where I’m pursuing my Bachelor of Fine Arts and graduating in 2026. Originally from a small town in northeastern Iowa, I’ve always been drawn to art, architecture, and the way spaces can shape how we feel.

One of my earliest memories of architecture was visiting the Lowell and Agnes Walter House in Quasqueton, Iowa, a Frank Lloyd Wright home. I was probably around seven years old, but I still remember being completely stunned by its beauty. That experience stayed with me. Even then, I could feel that a space could be more than just functional, it could be moving, inspiring, and unforgettable. That early sense of wonder still drives the way I approach design today.

Before returning to school, I spent nearly a decade in Seattle working in luxury furniture showrooms and design-focused roles. My experience includes showroom management, procurement, merchandising, client relations, project coordination, and design consultation. I’ve had the opportunity to work with respected brands and studios including B&B Italia, Inform Interiors, Codor Design, J. Garner Home, and Alchemy Collections, collaborating with interior designers, architects, and private clients on high-end residential projects and showroom environments.

That chapter of my career gave me an incredible education in materials, furnishings, presentation, and the business side of design. It also confirmed what I had long felt: that I wanted to fully pursue interior architecture as my life’s work.

What draws me most to this field is the intersection of beauty and purpose. I’m interested in creating interiors that are not only visually compelling, but also deeply responsive to the people who use them. My studies have strengthened my skills in Revit, Twinmotion, programming, and pre-design, while expanding my experience in both residential and commercial work. I love the full design process, from early concept development to shaping a complete, cohesive environment.

My aesthetic is influenced by a mix of classic modernism, historical character, bold materials and colors, and client’s lived experiences. I’m especially inspired by spaces that honor the past while feeling fresh and relevant in the present. I have a deep appreciation for collected spaces, homes and interiors that feel personal, layered, and full of character.

Another passion of mine is travel. Seeing architecture, craftsmanship, and everyday beauty in different places has expanded the way I think about interiors. From doors, ceilings, and floors to textures, colors, and cultural details, I’m constantly inspired by the built environment and the stories it holds. That perspective continues to shape how I design and how I observe the world.

In my free time, I love to travel (as mentioned) with my fiancé, Scott, paint, draw, refinish and upholster furniture, and I also have an upcycled leather jewelry and art business.

At the heart of it all, I believe good design should feel intentional, beautiful, and deeply human. My goal is to create spaces that are both elevated and welcoming- spaces that people remember.