Design Statement
Rhonda began studying Architecture at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon many years ago, but became an interior designer along the way. After a successful 20+ year career, she is finally finishing her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Interior Design at The Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg. She plans to specialize in Sustainability and also become LEED certified.
Favorite Architectural Quote:
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” – William Morris
Accomplishments
Arts Grant recipient – 2015-2017
Student Member, ASID (American Society of Interior Designers)
Student Member, NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association)
Student Member, NEWH (The Hospitality Industry Network)
Education
Illinois Institute of Art -Schaumburg
Harrington College of Design
Portland State University
Skills
3D Studio Max, Autodesk Revit, 20/20 Technologies Kitchen & Bath Design, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp Pro
Hobbies/Interests
Her hobbies outside of interior design include: reading, cooking, scrapbooking, jewelry design, two sons in college, a very small camping trailer, and one very large dog.