How long have you been working in the Industry?
1.5 years
What territory do you currently cover?
West Michigan
What inspires you professionally?
Art! In art I have found the most natural way to express myself. It allows me to represent nature creatively by constantly revealing something new to respond to.
What is your favorite aspect of your job?
My work allows me to observe and absorb the alchemy between art and design. I love that I can transform my hand painted illustrations into designs that serve functionality.
What are your most favorite things on your desk?
My little wooden NASA astronaut.
When you are short on inspiration how do you reenergize; where do you go for inspiration?
Textile and art movements of history.
What made you decide to showcase the trend/designs that you selected?
This collection is a result of my experiments with inks and bleach on paper. I was inspired by the details of forms and color in the ocean which became a conscious starting point to paint some artworks and see how they get translated to designs that work for interiors.
Durkan Infuse gives designers the chance to curate a selection of designs inspired by the trends in their territory or their surroundings, travels, and adventures.
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