Category: 2025 Interior Design

by Sammye C. Hamilton

Luisa (Lu) Puerto is a force to be reckoned with in the field of interior design. Lu’s determination to create designs that are functional and aesthetically pleasing comes directly from her own preferences and experiences and is joined by her knowledge of functionality that is accommodating for others. Lu’s designs are stylish and modern but simultaneously reflect unique, detailed aspects that evoke a blissful sense of nostalgia for both her as a designer and for her clients. While Luisa Puerto does follow the traditional steps of the design process such as planning a vision board and inspiration pictures, schematic planning, wayfinding and life safety plans, reflected ceiling plans, material selection and placement, and rendering and presentation board preparation, she also adds her own flair that ensures an original design like no other.      

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by Megan White

            Susannah Gray is an interior designer and artist from Bell, Florida, a small town in north central Florida. Growing up in a town where the white modern farmhouse look was everywhere, Susannah always felt the need to break away from that and create something different. Her biggest inspirations are from the Art Deco era and the Mid-Century modern era. Over time, she’s developed a style that mixes traditional details with bold elements. Her work blends traditional touches with modern, eclectic elements like intricate moldings, bold wallpaper, or sleek lines mixed with vintage eclectic style lighting. She credits her growth to seeing other students’ projects, completing her internship, and working through real-world design problems. Over time, she’s built a style that feels both thoughtful and full of personality, exactly like her. Her senior show features three works that reflect both sides of her creativity, her technical interior design skills, and fine art with a focus on human connection.

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