DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT THE BEST OF THE BEST
KEIRA ST. CLAIRE
Lead designer at Anthony Wilder Design/Build www.anthonywilder.com Q: Can you tell us a little about your professional background? I am a DC native and currently the lead designer of the Anthony Wilder Interiors Studio, www.anthonywilder.com. Early in my career, I worked in the New York fashion world as a freelance photo stylist on high-end fashion publications and catalogues. It helped me refine my skills in composition and translation from request to end product and required a discerning eye for visual composition and attention to detail. I was part of a creative and collaborative team and discovered ways to make objects come to life to create images that evoked feelings. All photos by Angie Seckinger Portrait: Keira St. Claire in an Anthony Wilder Design/Build kitchen Above: This Anthony Wilder Interiors Studio-designed parlor is accented with gold finishes.
Q: What drew you to design? I have a myriad of interests and experiences, but one thing remains constant: I have an unmistakable passion for all things related to art, whether I’m a creator or a consumer. In my quest to discover my own creativity, I studied biology, social anthropology and psychology before majoring in Art History. In my search for what inspires other artists and me, I discovered Interior Design and went on to get a master’s degree in Interior Architecture from George Washington University. Design not only functions for aesthetic appeal, but also has such a strong influence on today’s society. The diversity within the industry presents numerous avenues and specialties within interior design that have allowed me to change and grow throughout my career, especially as a member of the Anthony Wilder team.
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