designer • WRITER • OBSERVER • QUESTIONER
HERE TO HELP YOU RETHINK EVERYTHING.
SUSTAINABILITY + SOCIAL IMPACT
I work with companies who want to dig deeper and look beyond the obvious. I love diving into industries in which I have no previous experience as it enables me to ask the “dumb” questions no one else is asking (this is often where we find the gems!) I spend some time getting curious in order to help you make a more meaningful, authentic impact in the environment and in your local community.
DESIGN
I design interiors, products, experiences (and pretty much anything else) with individuals and companies who want to do interesting, unconventional things (and do right by the planet).
LIFE DESIGN
My upcoming book about Designing Your Life Your Way is a fresh and entertaining guide to designing an off-menu life—the kind we didn’t know we were allowed to dream of. It’s my opportunity to share what I’ve learned about design thinking and the role it plays in creating a life of actual happiness.
The book will be available in early fall 2024. Add yourself to the list to be notified when that happens!
I interviewed Forbes Magazine writer Jeff Conway for my new book. Not surprisingly, Jeff flipped the conversation and got me to open up about the process of writing .
a bit more about me…
After consulting for a rocket company I caught the space bug. Currently fostering conversations about how to design a sustainable path forward in the industry—for this planet and beyond.
I was a pioneer in the sustainable design movement of the early 2000s (it was an amazing ride!). I authored the coffee table book Écologique: The Style of Sustainable Design. I was also the founder and editorial director of Standard Magazine and a contributing writer at Houzz.
I was the founder and CEO of COCObundle, a company that helped non-profit organizations streamline item donations during the pandemic.
My interior design work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Sunset, The New York Times, Traditional Home, and Interior Design Magazine— and my client roster includes brands such as Fairmont Hotels and Lexus in addition to a motley crew of celebs.