A Few Things.
2021 ASID (AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS) National Ones to Watch Winner
DESIGN LEADERSHIP
Each year, ASID recognizes and identifies rising leaders in the interior design industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and a willingness to push the boundaries of the profession.
the Mid collective x beyond the hashtag
The first panel within a series in collaboration with Workflow Interiors/Beyond the Hashtag. A round table discussion with members of the MiD Collective sharing their experiences as people of color in the Boston Interior Design Industry.
Catch the recording HERE.
DESIGN MUSEUM EVERYWHERE X BOSNOMA FOR ABX20 REIMAGINING THE ARCHITECTURE PROFESSION
Co-Hosted Episode 31 with Sam Aquilano + Wentworth’s Xavier Fernandes (WIT NOMAS) on the topic of reimagining the architecture profession and the importance of building a community of architects and designers that is inclusive, relaxed and whole.
Catch the Podcast HERE.
MASSART/ARTWARD BOUND’S 1ST VIRTUAL CAREER DAY
Artward Bound teamed up with Gensler by way of Denise Korn to produce their first Career Day Artist Talk. This was near and dear to my heart as it was with my Alma Mater - an enriching experience for students to see the fiscal feasibility and diverse range of careers in Art + Design.
the birth of the mid collective
The MiD Collective exists to amplify, celebrate and nurture the creative voices of BIPOC Interior Designers in Boston and beyond.
Alongside our allied professionals, we provide the space to connect, unlock opportunities for our peers and empower the creative potential of our youth. We firmly believe that a just + accesible industry leads to the design of experiences for the benefit of all humanity.
NICOLE DONE-PIMENTEL (FOUNDER) x ELYSE AYOUNG (CO-FOUNDER)
WE DESIGN | PEOPLE. PRACTICE. PROGRESS.
We Design brings together creatives from a wide range of backgrounds to examine and celebrate the range of career paths, applications, and impact in design. The collaborative, evolving exhibition features career stories showcasing how people have forged their unique paths into different creative professions. The exhibition emphasizes the need for more racial and gender diversity in design and innovation fields and highlights the importance of equity and inclusion in terms of generating ideas. Honored to be a part of this with other talented individuals.
Enter the online Exhibition HERE.