I am a designer, educator and maker practicing in the Baltimore, Maryland metro area.
I am a designer, educator and maker practicing in the Baltimore, Maryland metro area.
stacked studio stools, 2018
My goal is to create a modern design framework that helps clients adapt to life's changes by focusing on simple, functional, beautiful interiors.
Architectural elements, furnishings and accessories can create a supportive and intimate atmosphere, celebrate simplicity and tame our desire to "perfect" our environment at a cost to our budgets and expectations.
I believe we should design spaces that reflect the needs and character of those who occupy them.
my jeans from the 1980s
Beauty can come from a celebration of the everyday.
I favor using authentic materials whenever necessary and possible: various wood species with grain and character; resilient concrete, resin, ceramic and porcelain; natural stone such as marble, limestone, slate and soapstone; metals such as steel, aluminum and zinc; clear, textured and tinted glass; and organic textiles such as linen, cotton and wool.
These durable design elements wear beautifully, showing their origin and the character of the people who use them.
tea service at Ching Ching Cha, Washington, DC
Subtle details can communicate care and purpose.
Features can be modest but still rich in meaning.
Simplicity and restraint can embody warmth and relaxation.
Active Design Tai Chi Studio
Environments shaped by inclusive design principles can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of ability, age, culture, economic situation, education, gender, geographic location, language and race.