Samantha Leffel grew up just outside of Chicago and was interested in art and creative endeavors as far back as she can remember. As a child she constantly rearranged her bedroom, and in high school she dug into photography as a creative outlet and even won a local award! During the summer, she used her talentsRead more
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Heritage Alumni Elizabeth Teel recently completed the Master Certification Program at Heritage Seattle and now works full-time as a designer for Keri Petersen of KP Spaces! We interviewed her to learn more about how she made the decision to change careers and pursue interior design! 1. Tell us about your background and career path priorRead more
Heritage Alumni, Aleta Fouks, completed Heritage’s Fundamentals of Interior Design Program and launched her design business, Aleta Interiors! Soon after, she took over Nest Showroom in Portland as the visionary, entrepreneur, and principal designer. Aleta rebranded Nest Showroom to Nest Collective! We interviewed her to learn more about the journey that led her to HeritageRead more
Savannah Paletta was born in New York, but truly raised in St. Louis Missouri. She is a Midwest girl through and through and loves going back to St. Louis to see her amazing family, including her four siblings who are extremely different from one another. In her family, Savannah has always been known as theRead more
After 13 years in a thriving and successful business and marketing career, Beth Goltz decided to change the direction of her professional journey and pursue a career that fulfilled her passions. Upon leaving corporate America, Beth knew that this next chapter would include her love for “all things home.” Initially, she decided to get herRead more
Selva Studio Founder/Owner, Ashley Ludkowski After graduating from college with a focus in journalism and fine art, future Heritage Denver student Ashley Ludkowski, embarked on an 8-month adventure to South America. During her time there, she gained an entirely new eye for design and a deep passion for textiles. She moved to New York CityRead more
Heritage student Evelin Marsh is an entrepreneur, designer, and artist who is passionate about supporting fellow female business owners, locally and globally! Continue reading to learn more about Evelin and her journey to achieving her dreams. Evelin’s Journey to Becoming a Designer & Artist Evelin Marsh was born and raised in El Salvador and movedRead more
Heylen Thienes launched her company, Tricorn Black, in January and is currently completing the Master Certification Program at Heritage Portland. Continue reading to learn more about her journey and her recent design project for Lone Pine Coffee Roasters! Photo Credit: Allison Sharp I was born in Colombia and lived there until I was 10, atRead more
For Maddie Kuzik, a graduate of the Denver Fundamentals of Interior design program, design runs in the family. Maddie was introduced to design by her mother who worked in the field. Maddie learned at a young age that with good design, any space, no matter its condition, has the potential to create a sense of peacefulness,Read more
Maya comes from a family of innovators, artists, musicians, and activists who taught her to follow a career path that fills her with excitement and a strong sense of purpose. As a Portland, Oregon native, she has been immersed in the exponential growth of this city. Growing up she has always had a passion forRead more