An upstate New York native, I am a creative entrepreneur, designer and mother whose personal and professional endeavors have informed my aesthetic point of view. Warm, inviting, minimalism that's translated from my work to my home.
For over two decades, I have brought my multi-disciplinary design approach to launch numerous products, brands and lifestyles in the art, home and fashion industries. I recently co-founded brick and mortar and e-commerce brand River Mint Finery, known for it’s selection of independent designers and finely crafted products and the luxury home fragrance brand, Night Space.
Prior to opening the store, I most recently held the position as Design Director of Decorative Accessories for West Elm. With a focus on entertaining and gift, my career at West Elm began with the design and development of the brand's utilitarian store and product line West Elm Market. Previously, I was a partner and design director at Goodesign and later Aesthetic Movement. Both award-winning studios, my main focus was working with boutique home and gift clients on full branding and product development projects. My past work experience includes collaborations with the Guggenheim Museum, Steuben, and Maharam. I have also worked on extensive identity projects for clients ranging from ESPN to Citigroup.
I received my BFA in Communication Design from Parsons The New School for Design. In addition to working for clients, I have spent many years in the classroom teaching a range of courses from Poster Design, Senior Thesis, Brand Identity, and Communication Design, Concept & Ideation at NYU, Parsons, FIT, and SUNY New Paltz.
Recognition
Awards Print Magazine | Regional Design Anual, 2012 Step Magaizne | Top 100 Designs, April 2009 Print Magazine | Regional Design Annual, Nov. 2007 How Magazine | Best of Self-promotion award, Oct. 2007 Communication Arts | Best of Packaging award, 2006Features Lovely Stationery | How Magazine – October, 2011 5 W's | Step Inside Design – July/August 2005 New Visual Artists: 20 Breakthrough Talents Under 30 | Print Magazine – March/April 2005 Ones To Watch: Best of Breed 2005 | Step Inside Design – January/February 2005
Publications 1,000 More Greetings by Aesthetic Movement, 2011 Business Graphics by Liska + Associates, 2007 Maximum Design by John Foster, 2005 1,000 Greetings by Peter King & Co, 2004 Brochures: Making a Strong Impression by Jenny Sullivan, 2004 Paper Graphics 2: The Power of Paper in Graphic Design by Cathy Fischel, 2003Press Blueprint Magazine, July/Aug 2007, Special Delivery–Simrin Linens Time Out NY Magazine, Sept. 7–13 2006, Crafty Plans–Sew U published by Bulfinch Press Lucky Magazine, May 2003, What’s Flying off the Shelf–pillows for Wingard