Design and Merchandising 2023-2024 Cohort Interior Architecture and Design Senior Capstone

Sarah Althoff was born and raised in the Bay Area, her creativity and passion for the natural environment led her to Colorado. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design with a minor in Global Environmental Sustainability. Moving forward she hopes to create environmentally friendly designs.

As a first-generation scholar and a Hispanic Colorado native in the Interior Architecture and Design program, Stephany has found her passion in design. Through participating in the Honors program, pursuing the Design Thinking Certificate, and IIDA, she has learned about the impact of design on the community and culture’s influence.

Natalie Barrell, a second-generation Ram, and a Colorado native, developed a passion for design in her youth. Having a CIDA-accredited Interior Architecture and Design degree and a Business Administration minor satisfies her creative calling while nurturing entrepreneurial ambitions. Today, she is dedicated to producing designs that embody innovation, and purpose.

Amanda, originally from Colorado, began her love for Interior Architecture and Design young through her Dad working in construction and getting to help on some of his jobs. She believes that design should be centered around people and how interior spaces can impact the users of the space.

Cammie is a creative person who thrives in environments where she can think outside of the box and collaborate with team members to find unique design solutions. Providing a sense of place and elements of excitement that enrich clients’ lives is strived for in each design she creates.

My name is Maiana Cataldo and I was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Growing up, I found my passion for creativity, and here at CSU, I was able to express that through a variety of projects. After graduating, I want to pursue and explore the hospitality and retail side of design.

After spending my whole life in Colorado, I came to CSU as a first-generation student to pursue my passion for Interior Architecture and Design. With a concentration in sociology, my knowledge has made me a more conscientious designer, allowing me to express my creativity while making a difference.

I pursued design as a way to impact people within my job and utilize both my analytical and creative sides. After I graduate with a major in Interior Architecture and Design, and a certificate in Design Thinking, I’m excited to apply my skills within the design industry.

Driven by a fervor for equality and justice, Jimmy channels those passions into designing for the built environment. Viewing it as a canvas for serving humanity, he weaves the principles of artistry, innovation, and affinity into his designs, aiming to create ripples of change that leave a positive impact.

My name is Kylie Harger and I will graduate from CSU with a B.S. in Interior Architecture/Design and a Minor in Construction Management. I am a Colorado native and enjoy everything that this state has to offer. I can’t wait for the opportunity to give back to my community here.

Macy Hubbard was raised in Colorado Springs and desired to stay in her home state. The Colorado State University Interior Architecture and Design program best fits her interests. Her love for art and people shows through her designs and she is passionate about creating spaces.

Maddie Huggins is a senior at Colorado State University, graduating from the Interior Architecture and Design program. She has always had a passion for design and has been interested in all the ways interior environments affect people every day. She believes that design should be centered around people.

Emily is a Colorado native with a passion for people. She believes interior
environments should enrich every individual’s life, bringing comfort, vibrancy, clarity, and inspiration to all people. She aspires to utilize biophilic elements in all designs and is fascinated by the impact that natural elements have on an individual.

Elise grew up in Colorado and has an appreciation for its outdoor environments. She is driven by the desire to make a positive impact through design. Her optimistic attitude on life influences her designs to create spaces to improve others’ lives. Elise hopes to work in residential design.

I’m Madison Kerl, an upcoming graduate in Interior Architecture and Design with a certificate in Entrepreneurship. My design journey is fueled by a commitment to crafting functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. Grounded in biophilic, user-centered, and universal design, I strive to create environments that prioritize well-being, connectivity with nature, and inclusivity.

Ella will graduate in Spring 2024 with a B.S. in Interior Architecture & Design. She has a passion for all things creative and admires how much a beautiful, well-designed space can contribute to our daily lives. She can’t wait to see what her future holds in the world of design!

Jessa sees design as a universal human experience, using its basic elements to evoke emotions and create opportunities. Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Interior Architecture and Design, with a focus on Design Thinking, she aims to impact and support others by fostering community through her design endeavors.

Victoria is pursuing a career in Architecture with a focus in evidence-based design. Her curiosity about life has made her a creative designer, innovative thinker, and passionate person. Victoria takes great joy in knowing that her designs have the potential to touch lives, inspire hearts, and leave a legacy.

Hi, I’m Wyleigh Myers, I was born and raised in Colorado in a construction family which sparked my passion for Interior Architecture and Design. After graduation in December, I will be working as an architectural designer at DJArchitects in Aspen, Colorado doing residential, commercial, and hospitality design work.

Originally from Chicago, Vivian joined the Interior Architecture and Design program full of curiosity for design and its relationship with users’ well-being. Now she has found her passion for good design and the positive impacts it has on individuals, the environment, and society as a
whole.

Raised in Seattle, WA, Alyssa gained a passion for interior design early on. Through her studies at Colorado State University in the Interior Architecture and Design Program coupled with her Art History minor she has developed a desire to create healthy, user-centered spaces that positively impact the world around her.

Sydney’s creativity and curiosity led her to the Interior Architecture and Design program at CSU. Various fields of study within architecture and design allow her to choose from a variety of paths and opportunities. Sydney’s favorites include environmental psychology and history. Her minor in Italian also contributes to exciting possibilities.

Miyi, from Guizhou, China, is an Interior Architecture & Design major and Design Thinking minor graduate. He has great passion for visual arts, dedicated to creating unique experiences, his designs aim to evoke diverse visual effects and impacts. Creativity and breakthroughs are always the foundation of design progress.

Raised in a family-owned plumbing business, Wylder immersed himself in the construction industry. Intrigued by interior design’s creative problem-solving, he pursued it alongside a construction management minor. This dual approach empowers him to excel in both fields. Wylder aspires to be a versatile and innovative designer.

Samantha Schoenborn is a May 2024 graduate of Colorado State University’s CIDA-accredited Interior Architecture and Design program with a focus area in Design Thinking. She is a hard-working, determined student whose dreams lie in hospitality design and traveling the world to experience other architectural styles.

Joana Soto and is a first-generation student. She is originally from Carbondale Colorado, but her family is from Chihuahua Mexico. As a Latina student in the design world pushed me to embrace my culture and inspired me to incorporate that into some of my designs.

Growing up in a family centered around architecture and construction, I have only become more passionate about interior architecture and design throughout my time at CSU. With a focus on environmental horticulture, my appreciation for how a landscape complements its surrounding architecture and environment will continue.

After receiving an Associate’s in Applied Sciences and working in the building industry for six years, Susanne decided to further her design knowledge and pursue a major in Interior Architecture and Design and minoring in Media Studies to create meaningful and inclusive spaces.

Elena is an advocate for inclusive design and sustainability within the built environment. Her commitment extends to kindling others’ design passion through ASID leadership and mentorship. Driven by a passion for evidence-based design, she seamlessly integrates her focus area in psychology into her impactful projects.

Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Emelia always knew she wanted to go to school in Colorado. Her love for design has been a constant throughout her life. When she learned about the Interior Architecture and Design program at CSU, she knew that was where she wanted to be.

I am a Colorado Native majoring in Interior Architecture and Design and pursuing a minor in Design Thinking. I went into design because I love the psychology behind the built environment. I am driven to create spaces that positively impact people.

My name is Delaney Webb and I am from Golden, Colorado. I will be graduating from the Interior Architecture and Design program in the Fall with a Minor in Real Estate. My design passion started in high school after taking a residential design class.

The Interior Architecture & Design program at Colorado State University has challenged Emily’s ways of thinking and pushed her abilities to think creatively & problem solve. Emily plans to pursue residential design and loves how doing so allows her to build relationships with people, and create space.

Achieving an Interior Architecture and Design Bachelor’s, complemented by a Real Estate minor, stands as Jenna’s toughest but most fulfilling feat. Her passion lies in purposeful design, aiming to create impactful spaces that bring the most beneficial change to those who experience them.

Chloe Bott studied at Colorado State University’s Interior Architecture and Design program, with a minor in real estate. She was born and raised in Fort Collins. Her post-graduation plan is to plant new roots. Design has always been a huge passion of Chloe’s and she cannot wait.

From Littleton, Colorado, Ashlyn Chambers is a creative-minded individual who has always had a passion for applying ingenuity to art. She has a minor in horticulture which she hopes to combine with her degree in interior design to help bring life within a space.

Vicki Fankell was born and raised in Colorado and is excited to pursue her Interior Design career in Denver. She is passionate about creating beautiful spaces that function seamlessly in the education and workplace fields.

Lauren Fox, from Dillon Colorado, studies IAD with the goal of not only creating beautiful spaces and being creative but having a positive impact. She explores other fields of interest with minor in French and a focus area is Psychology, which she aims to bring to her design work.

Kera Hopkins is a dynamic graduate receiving a Bachelor’s in Interior Architecture and Design with a minor in Construction Management, blending creative flair with technical expertise. Passionate about universal design, sustainability, and immersive environments. She is poised to reshape spaces holistically, creating inclusive, eco-friendly, and captivating designs for the future.

Anna Kenyon is an honors student studying Interior Architecture and Design with a minor in Construction Management. She is passionate about improving the lives of every client and creating beautiful 3D works of art. Anna’s interests are in hospitality design and incorporating artwork into design.

Born and raised in Denver, CO, Karsen always had a creative eye. Over the last few years, Karsen has learned so much about design and how important it is for the built environment and users within. Karsen’s goals after graduation are to connect with others through design.

A Colorado native, Megan Martin is a senior in the Interior Architecture and Design program at CSU. From a young age, Megan’s creative mind has driven her dedication and inspiration to positively influence the well-being of people and her community, which she hopes to achieve through her thoughtful designs.

Lauren’s passion and prospect for design started young and through internships in Denver during high school she found her second home at CSU. In addition to the Honors Program, she is majoring in Interior Architecture and Design with a minor in Construction Management, accompanied by a certificate in Design Thinking.

Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, Corinne is a graduate of the Interior Architecture and Design Program at CSU, with a minor in Business Administration. Corinne is passionate about human-centered and sustainable interior design practices and would like to pursue a career in healthcare or education interior design.

I’m Alexis, a Colorado native who has always had a passion for creativity. I am specifically passionate about historical preservation while embracing innovative design solutions and sustainability. The Interior Architecture and Design Program has allowed me to express myself creatively while also teaching me more about sustainability and connection.

Abby Zulkoski is a Colorado native that will graduate with her Bachelor’s of Science in Interior and Architecture Design. Her passion for design evolved throughout her time at CSU and hopes to use her newly developed skills to make a positive impact in the Fort Collins community.

Francesca is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is a graduating senior who is driven and inspired by the built environment. She specifically molds her designs to fit the day-to-day lifestyle of users to enhance their experience.

I am graduating in Spring 2024 with a Bachelors in IAD and a focus area in Global Environmental Sustainability. I have adored living in Colorado my whole life. I have had a passion for art and design since early elementary school.

Elaine is a Colorado native who loves musical theater and traveling. She strives to design spaces that are not only visually appealing but also highly functional. By embracing creativity and pushing boundaries, Elaine creates thoughtfully designed environments that transform moods, behaviors, and interactions, making a positive impact on both individuals and communities.

Grace Johnson, a Wyoming native, is set to graduate from the Interior Architecture and Design program this spring, with a minor in global environmental sustainability. Formerly on a pre-med path, Grace took a bold leap into the creative field and is driven by her passion for residential sustainable design.

Hello, my name is Megan Kerl and I am graduating in the spring with an Interior Architecture and Design degree with a focus in History. I am excited to explore this career further and follow my passion to impact people’s lives through my creative design decisions.

As a First-Generation student, Georgina came to pursue a degree in Interior Architecture and Design. Growing up she’s always had an interest in the impact design has on people and the environment. She plans to pursue a career in commercial design and create a positive impact on those around her.

Karime, a dynamic interior architecture and design student with a construction management minor and a design thinking certificate, is driven by a profound passion for leveraging design to elevate users’ lifestyles. Dedicated to crafting research-based designs, Karime aspires to create spaces that promote wellness and foster personal and collective growth.

Originally from Massachusetts, Alex is an IAD graduate with a BA minor. He wanted to find a way to merge his passion for creativity with a love for sales. Alex intends to pursue a career in sales within the design industry, creating long-term relationships with designers, and bringing client’s visions to life.

Raised in Colorado, Kaitlyn carries an enduring passion for Interior Design. Her commitment to her studies has led her to a focus area in Design Thinking, neurodiversity research, constructing a tiny house, and working at The Light Center.