We Are Curious Purposeful Authentic Fearless Pophouse

I love knowing that by creating environments with purpose and intention, designers have the ability to positively impact people's lives.

Authentic. Everything for me starts and ends with authenticity. Extending beyond design to other areas of my life, authenticity is what I strive for. I am at my absolute best, when staying true to myself as a designer, a business person, a colleague, a mother, a wife and a friend.

As a writer, turned creative leader, turned leader of a design studio, I feel incredibly privileged to work in a field where we have the ability to improve the way people work, live, and interact with their environment. For me, design is all about understanding people, solving problems, and leaving a lasting positive impact, one space at a time.

Fearless. It's the challenges that push us outside of our comfort zone that help us grow the most. I want to be the best version of myself and encourage our team to do the same. That road requires a fearless mindset. It's those times when I feel my heart racing and get butterflies that I know I am headed in the right direction.

As designers, the environments we create matter immensely—they shape who we are, how we feel, and how we interact with others. The opportunity to curate space that is strategic, inclusive, and human-centric is a huge responsibility and one I have always been passionate about. Design has always been a part of who I am and how I approach the world around me—the chance to change for the better.

Purposeful. Always leading with why, crafting a thoughtful narrative to guide the design and strategy, and building meaningful relationships along the way speaks to who we are and why we value design and our clients. This core value sets the foundation for all we do at Pophouse.

Design is the perfect intersection of my love of art and the desire to positively impact people’s lives. Being able to work with such a talented team to create products/spaces that embody form and function is what I love most.

Curious. One of the things that excites me most about our team is how we approach design solutions and obstacles purposely but with a bit of intrigue. Having curiosity as a core value allows us to take a fresh approach to problem-solving. I am a firm believer that curiosity didn't, in fact, kill the cat.

The people are what initially drew me to Pophouse. I enjoy the passion and creativity of our team not only within client work but in their personal lives as well.

Good things in life come to those who put in hard work

Design is about the physical but it is also about deeply understanding the purpose and for me, being able to delve into the intent of a space. The ability to use insights to design more meaningfully and craft a thoughtful experience is truly a passion that I am so grateful to be able to focus on.

Curious. The importance of continually looking for better ways while passionately pursuing opportunities speaks so deeply to me personally while also critical to being thought leaders and cultivating innovation.

The human-centricity of design. Through collaboration and communication, design helps people understand, navigate, and be inspired in the world.

Fearless. Innovation takes a level of bravery and this value supports and encourages us as designers to challenge ourselves and bring new and unconventional solutions to our clients.

I have always been drawn to the industry—drawing plans and sketching renderings for my dream house as a kid, looking for a career that would fuse both my love for art and logic as a teenager and being continually inspired by the dramatic effects of the built environment on the quality of life for those who occupy it as an adult.

Authentic. Empathy is fundamental in building healthy personal relationships and physical spaces.

I love the combination of art and science to solve the evolving issues of user experience, universal design and sustainability. My favorite part of interior design is creating unique designs for every client, by analyzing the context of space, social engagement, and human behavior.

Chase Tower Refresh. This project reflects a community of space that supports the holistic well-being of its diverse team members through ample amenity space, integrated technology, and functionality while providing a sense of belonging and familiarity.

I didn't choose design, design chose me. What drew me to Pophouse was the fact that we have the ability to affect so many people's day to day through our work and interactions. Having the power to improve our clients’ lives through a thoughtfully designed environment is a powerful thing.

Authentic. It's the value that precedes the rest-- being genuine, humbly confident, and trustworthy creates the solid foundation needed to build purposeful relationships.

Because we, as designers, have the ability to create unique physical environments conceived largely by information, inspiration and imagination. Seeing a space come to fruition after months or years of planning is an incredibly rewarding experience.

Fearless. It's an important reminder to constantly push outside of your comfort zone and to not be afraid to fail. Even a failure is worthy of the educational experience gained.

I am obsessed with the way space can impact life. Experiences with the built environment can shift your perspective and transform your day, hopefully for the better. We are able to elevate everyday moments and reach people through thoughtful planning long after a project has ended.

A design can be beautiful but unless the client is happy, it isn’t complete. Design gives us the ability to shape daily interactions and mood, if space doesn’t function or mean something for the end-user, I’ve missed the mark.

To bring people together and encourage new thoughts and interactions.

I aim to explore the fringes of architecture and design by experimenting with process, materials, and tools.

Fearless because when we push ourselves out of our comfort zones we can reach new levels of success.

We can always be 1% better.

Design allows me to utilize both my analytical and creative sides, while helping improve the lives of others by solving real-world problems.

Curious. Successful design solutions require challenging the status quo, along with an element of adventure, inspiration, and inquisitiveness. When facing a design challenge, it's important to ask questions and never to assume that something is "right" just because it's been done a certain way in the past.

To have a positive impact on the way people experience spaces.

Work smarter not harder.

Design can profoundly impact people's everyday lives. Crafted spaces that blend thought of function through form, material, and reason is what emotionally connects people and places.

Do good. Work hard. Be nice.

I have always been creative and appreciated architecture and design, but I really fell in love with the process and business side of interior design after pursuing an interior design degree and working in the field for several years. I found my niche in purchasing, but still get to be around the creative process and contribute to beautiful projects, so it's the best of both worlds.

Embracing the challenge of finding a solution when we run into an issue on a project. I enjoy the rush of multi-tasking to meet deadlines and ensuring everything is accurate which requires great attention to detail.

As my line of work is needed in every industry, I didn't necessarily choose design although it is a perk. I was initially drawn to Pophouse for the people and culture.

Helping everyone around me achieve a common goal that leads to success.

From an early age I have always had a strong connection and passion for art and design. As a professional, I enjoy the challenge of working through large scale projects and creating memorable art pieces for clients that transform their space and impact the culture and team members

Holding oneself to high standards, seeing all details through to the end, and being open to feedback. I enjoy the challenge of the entire design process: Creating a narrative with my client, understanding the ‘why’; developing the idea from sketch to installation. Creating meaningful installations that inspire team members is extremely rewarding.

Design allows me to tie my creative ability and close attention to detail together and work the two into something purposeful and functional that leaves a lasting impact.

Sweat the small stuff. The details are just as important as the bigger picture!