Stiefvater, Mattingly

One quality I value most in my relationships with myself and others is honesty, and I often look for qualities of dependability and integrity in my friends. Without good relationship with friends, family, peers, and teachers it is hard to have balance in your life. This cooperation allows for an easier balance of work and play. One aspect that keeps me motivated in life is passion. It is important to have passion in your work because without it, it could get boring and repetitive. Being Imaginative and inventive keep this passion alive and allow for me to be a better version of myself.

Do you have any plans after this semester?

Yes, I plan to have a restful winter break and spend time with my family at home. I am also beginning to work on earning an internship for this upcoming summer.

What type of designer would you like to be?

I would like to be a designer in the residential and hospitality fields.

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

One problem I faced was starting new habits when it came to studio work, and just class work in general. We learned a lot of new skills this semester which will be extremely beneficial for the future, but it was an adjustment at first.

What kind of place would you like to design next?

I would love to try something new and I think either a museum space or retail space would be fun to design!

What do you think makes a good workplace?

Collaboration! I personally find myself asking my peers for their opinions and I believe different perspectives can create some really cool outcomes.

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

Designing a space that is specific to the client, programs, and criteria you are given.

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?

Overall, I learned a lot about time management and the importance of a strong concept.

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

Trust the process. This semester we tried a lot of new techniques that improved our skills tremendously but you have to be willing to give them a chance for them to benefit you!

HORIZON LINE

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