2024-2025 Cohort Interior Architecture and Design Senior Capstone

Ireland is a Fort Collins native and first-generation college graduate majoring in Interior Architecture and Design with a concentration in Real Estate. She aspires to venture in multinational property management, enhancing the user experience through hospitality and Airbnb while prioritizing environmental longevity and cultural integration for future generations.

Carly is a Colorado native with a lifelong passion for design. She is committed to creating inclusive and innovative spaces based in logic and critical thinking. She has enjoyed learning about all aspects of design in her pursuit of her Interior Architecture and Design degree.

After living across the U.S. and abroad, Maria found her home in Colorado, where she pursued her passion for integrating built and natural environments, studying Interior Architecture and Design with a minor in Horticulture. Inspired by universal design, sustainability, and biophilia, she strives to empower communities and foster environmental stewardship.

As a Minnesota native, Makayla has long been inspired by a passion for artistic expression and making a positive impact. With a degree in Interior Architecture and Design and a minor in Sustainability from CSU, she brings this passion to life, designing unique spaces that foster creativity and community connection.

Since a young age, I have been a curious creative. My childhood home, in Boulder, CO, was covered in drawings I gifted to my parents. At CSU, I ventured into many paths, completing a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design with minors in Sustainability and Spanish.

Stella moved from Minnesota to Fort Collins to pursue a B.S. in Interior Architecture & Design with a minor in Women & Gender Studies. With a passion for human-centered design, she strives to create environments that foster community, support diverse needs, and blend creativity with functionality to enhance users’ lives.

Kayla is a designer passionate about creating spaces that blend functionality with cultural and community connection. She thrives of serving diverse needs and is eager to expand her expertise, particularly in sports and recreation design, where she can combine her love for design and enthusiasm for sports into one.

Betty prioritizes unity in design, merging purpose, emotion, space, and community. She believes a strong conceptual vision is essential for integrating this unity, enhancing both functionality and user experience. Betty continuously challenges herself, embracing opportunities to connect with others, learn, and grow personally and professionally.

Originally from Texas, Eleni’s passion for horses drove her to CSU. She obtained a Bachelor’s in Interior Architecture and Design with her concentration in Equine Sciences. She aims to create innovative spaces that challenge perspectives and push creative boundaries, promoting both functionality and well-being for all users of a space.

Sydney Collins discovered her design passion shadowing a local designer in high school. Drawn to Colorado State University’s innovative IAD program, she champions user-centered design. She believes interior spaces profoundly impact human experiences and transform how people interact with their environments.

Madisen is earning a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture and Design at Colorado State University, where she is honing her skills in both residential and commercial design. With a passion for creating meaningful spaces, her design philosophy is deeply inspired the unique stories of those who inhabit them

Daisy is a Colorado Native, who is earning her Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture with a minor in Apparel and Merchandising. Her passion for design and art ultimately led her to study in these two fields as she enjoys using spatial design and layout to problem solve.

As a fourth generation Coloradan, Katherine Darcy achieved a bachelor’s of science in interior architecture and design with a minor in design thinking from CSU in December 2024. Katherine designs with the goal of having fun, leading to the creation of strong concepts and a playful use of design elements.

Maggie is a Colorado native whose desire to blend creativity and science drover her to CSU to pursue a degree in Interior Architecture and Design with a certificate in Design Thinking. She approaches the world with a curious and innovative mindset, eager to understand the human experience.

Vayda is originally from Las Vegas, Nevada where she first found a passion in Interior Architectural Design and more specifically hospitality design. She gains design inspiration from traveling, art, and nature. She hopes to design Hospitality environments after graduation and focus on sustainable design practices.

I am a first-generation student earning a degree in Interior Architecture & Design with a minor in Business Administration. Passionate about creating spaces that inspire and connect people to nature, I focus on enhancing well-being by blending functionality, aesthetics, and biophilic principles to design environments that support and promote harmony.

Lauren is a creative thinker and hard-working designer who creates memorable spaces through color and materiality. Her love for color and materiality is a strength that shines through all of her projects. After she graduates, Lauren enters the job field with hopes to work for a commercial design firm.

Reena, originally from Minnesota, moved to Colorado to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture and Design, along with certificates in Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship. She is passionate about applying creativity to meaningful projects, valuing human impact, and fostering connections with the world around her.

As a personable designer passionate about creating luxurious, comforting spaces, Addison combines artistic talent with strategic solutions to craft empathetic, aesthetic designs. Her goal is to build a fulfilling career while fostering a collaborative environment. Addison looks forward to contributing to a team that values a balanced lifestyle and growth.

Natalie is earning a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design with a focus of Design Thinking. Her commitment to creating human-centered design solutions helped drive her capstone project. Natalie has always gravitated toward artistic endeavors and has discovered her passion for design.

Colleen is an undergraduate student majoring in Interior Architecture & Design, with an interest in the psychology of space and its impact on individuals. She is deeply fascinated by how design can influence emotions, behaviors, and well-being. Colleen aims to explore the connection between the built environment and human psychology.

As a designer, I strive to build connections between the built world and our surrounding environment. Over the past years in college, I have gained a new perspective and motivation to make the world a better place by taking time to find innovative solutions.

Whitney is a Colorado native and aspiring designer. Growing up with an interest in math, art, and history, she loves that her degree in Interior Architecture and Design and a minor in Construction Management blends all three areas together. Whitney loves working with clients and making their visions a reality.

My name is Addie McDermott and I will graduate with a B.S. in Interior Architecture and
Design in the spring of 2025. I strive to create spaces that are instantly eye-catching
and beautiful, while simultaneously providing functionality and practicality, which truly
drives my love for this field.

Originally from Broomfield, Colorado, Bryna Kapelke is earning her Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design from Colorado State University. With a background in sports, she has developed a passion for designing impactful spaces, focusing on both interior design and sports and recreation environments.

Maddie Kinney, a Colorado native, is a creative interior designer with a passion for placemaking that seamlessly blends creativity with social impact. By crafting spaces that inspire connection and purpose, Maddie aims to transform environments into vibrant, functional hubs that reflect individuality while fostering community and meaningful experiences.

Isabel is passionate about the built environment’s impact on users and the environment. With a focus area on Global Environmental Sustainability, she strives to work on projects that are designed with sustainable solutions. Isabel enjoys the combination of creativity and technical work that interior design projects require.

Raised in the Rocky Mountains, Katey developed a deep love of nature, leading to a career in science education before returning to school for Interior Architecture and Design. Utilizing ecological principles in her designs, she is committed to creating innovative spaces that enhance the well-being of humans and non-human species.

Hailey Lockhart, a Colorado native, has always dreamed of a career in Interior Design. After discovering Colorado State University’s CIDA-accredited program, she honed her skills and prepared for success. After graduating this December, Hailey is excited to relocate to California and begin her professional Interior Design journey.

Energized by equity and novelty, Francesca, a Chicago native, has always been drawn to nature and the intricacies of divine architecture and interiors. Throughout CSU’s nurturing and innovative IAD program Francesca has focused on romanticizing and improving the human experience through sustainable, universal, and exciting design that manifests meaningful connections.

Amelia McMillan was born and raised in North Carolina. She has always had a love for the outdoors and art, finding inspiration and beauty from natural environments and traveling. Putting both to use became apparent as she found her passion for interior design at Colorado State University.

Growing up in California, I found inspiration in the natural beauty and thoughtful design of my surroundings, which sparked my passion for interior architecture. Through my education, I’ve focused on sustainability and user-centered spaces, preparing to craft designs that bring joy, promote connection, and make a lasting impact.

Driven by a passion for transportation architecture and design Kaylee is pursuing a BS in Interior Architecture and Design as well as a BS in Construction Management from Colorado State University. She is passionate about designing and constructing sustainable transit facilities that enhance occupant wellbeing and set industry standards.

Alexis Rinaldi, a Grand Junction, Colorado native, transferred to CSU to pursue a passion for human-centric design. With a minor in art history, she blends art and architecture, bringing an artist’s perspective to her work, and fostering community through inclusive, creative designs that connect users on multiple levels.

Born in Iran, Shiwa Rishsefid brings a rich cultural perspective to her work while earning her Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design at Colorado State University. She is passionate about designing inclusive and transformative spaces prioritizing equity, accessibility, and meaningful community connections.

Victoria was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and as a proud first-generation graduate from Colorado State University, she’s driven by a deep sense of purpose and a passion for creating positive change. Growing up, Victoria developed a strong connection to the importance of inclusivity, wellness, and community-building.

Elyse is a graduating Interior Architecture student, where she blends her passion for creativity with analytical thinking. Her love for problem-solving complements her artistic disposition – seen in her detailed sketched and expressive paintings. This combination of architectural training, artistic practice, and curiosity for discovery, shapes her unique perspective in design.

Reagan Schneckloth is an energetic designer, committed to accessibility and equity in the built environment. She values a conceptually driven process and enjoys discovering meaningful connections between concept and technicality. She is driven by teamwork, sustainability, and a purposeful approach to accessible design.

Born and raised in Denver, CO, Kiera was drawn to the Interior Architecture and Design program at CSU from a young age. She is passionate about residential design to transform someone’s personal space into the home of their dreams.

Alaina Siemers, originally from Grand Junction, CO, chose to follow in her parents’ footsteps by attending CSU. Passionate about commercial design, she focuses on creating spaces that shape how people perceive and interact with their environment. Alaina strives to design safe, functional environments that promote well-being and enhance productivity.

Sarah Smith is an aspiring interior designer and graduating senior at Colorado State University with a passion for creating spaces that foster healing, community, and sustainability. Sarah looks forward to pursuing a career in hospitality design, where she can focus on combining meaningful and functional environments that enhance human experience.

Kellie enjoys being creative daily and understanding the logistics of bringing designs to life. While at CSU, she worked to complete a major in Interior Architecture and Design and a minor in Construction Management. She enjoys problem-solving during schematic design and seeing the project come together in design development.

Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Sophie is a graduate of CSU’s Interior Architecture and Design program. She is passionate about creating thoughtful, user-focused spaces and plans to pursue a career in hospitality design, specializing in sustainable, inclusive environments that foster connection, well-being, and memorable guest experiences.

Maddie Witman, an Interior Architecture and Design graduate with a Construction Management minor, is driven to design spaces that foster community, celebrate art and culture, and enhance well-being. Passionate about construction and design, she seeks to create lasting, impactful interiors that are both functional and inspiring through thoughtful, creative solutions.

Sierra loves nature and traveling, taking inspiration from her surroundings to fuel her passion for interior design; her designs thrive through a human-centric and research-based approach. Aiming to enhance the well-being of individuals and the community by blending creativity with analytical craft, she’s excited about developing thoughtful and innovative solutions.

Zining Zhu is an international student earning a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design with a focus of Design Thinking. She is passionate about art, aesthetic design and evidence-based design inspired by philosophy.