Cain, Allison

I believe it is common courtesy to be understanding of people, no matter what their situation is. You never know what someone is going through and showing them calmness and endearment can make an impact on their feelings. I choose to use my self-determination to demonstrate qualities like love, loyalty, and nobility to others. I want people to know that I have self-reliance and they can always count on me to be by their side. I am ambitious when it comes to making friends.

Do you have any plans after this semester?

I will be going home to be with my family for the holidays. I also plan to add updates of my most recent projects to my portfolio.

What type of designer would you like to be?

I am interested in commercial design, particularly retail, hospitality, and healthcare. However, I am open-minded to exploring other design opportunities.

Can you tell me about any problems you ran into in the studio or outside?

I had a difficult time with the transition from last semester to this semester. This semester seemed to be the most rigorous, by far, so I had some trouble balancing everything on my plate.

What kind of place would you like to design next?

I would like to design either a hospital or a hotel. These are buildings that I have never had experience with, so I would like to focus on something new, in order to learn as much as possible about what my strengths are and what I enjoy most.

What do you think makes a good workplace?

Good workplace design comes down to what the employees would want and need. They are the ones who will be in the space everyday, so it is important that they feel comfortable and happy.

Can you tell me what evidence-based design means to you?

Evidence-based design means being able to explain why your design decisions are beneficial to the space and its users. It also means you may have to take an extra step to develop substantial research that supports your design concept.

Compared to previous semesters, the semester may be challenging in many ways, but you may be able to see your accomplishments. Reviewing your accomplishments, what did you learn from this studio?

I learned that research can help to find a purpose behind my ideas and help to create a better design concept for my outcome.

Would you like to share anything with future students of this studio?

Time management is key. You need to make sure that you stay on top of your assignments and deadlines in order to keep up and do well. Always do your best, and you will get through it!