design philosophy.

Donna's personal design philosophy revolves around the relationship between dignity and design. Accessibility to good design should not be limited to the few privileged, rather it should be an accepted normality of today’s design solutions. The ability to maneuver through spaces throughout one’s life should be met with universal design solutions. From birth to death, design should instill a sense of dignity. Identifying the function of a space is not only important to the designer, but it is important to give the user a sense of purpose within the space. Through her thoughtful designs, Donna hopes to instill values of respect, honor, and dignity within the users, creating a sense of security and purpose within an accessible space.

 

overview.

Donna is a graduate of the CIDA accredited Interior Design program at Louisiana State University, showcasing strong technical skills in Revit, Enscape, and Adobe products through professional work and design projects in her portfolio. Nationally recognized as a WELL Accredited Professional by the International WELL Building Institute, Donna brings a grounded creativity and social awareness to her designs.

Originally from Southern Louisiana, Donna attended Acadiana High School in Lafayette before pursuing her passion for design at LSU. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, scrapbooking, karaoke, cooking, and playing badminton.

With a keen eye for detail and a human-centered approach, Donna aims to create aesthetic yet functional spaces that restore dignity to users and meet their needs. In her role as a designer and project manager at CDI Solutions, a local commercial interior design firm, Donna collaborates with the design team to develop successful interior environments, intuitive wayfinding strategies, and also actively participates in project management tasks ensure project milestones are met effectively and efficiently.

Donna's aspiration is to focus on the education sector of design, recognizing these spaces as vital for natural human connections. She is driven to reconnect people with their environments, aiming to positively impact communities with thoughtful and purposeful design solutions.

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