Even before graduating from Heritage School of Interior Design Utah, Camille Overmoe is already gaining recognition in the design world. Her original textile artwork will be featured in an upcoming spread in Park City Magazine, highlighting the creative voice she’s bringing into her future interior design career. Camille plans to incorporate custom textile pieces into her client projects, offering original artwork tailored to each space.
A Salt Lake City native now living in Summit Park with her husband, their golden retriever, and a 13-year-old cat, Camille comes from a strong creative background in graphic design, visual merchandising, and floral design. Before enrolling at HSID, she spent five years as a Senior Project Manager at a graphic design studio and previously worked with Anthropologie’s Visual Display Internship, helping create the brand’s iconic storefront displays.
Finding Her Calling
Camille has always been a creative and a maker, working across a variety of mediums, most notably textiles. Most recently, she has been creating wet-felted wool pieces, but her interest in interior design had been quietly growing for years.
“I grew up watching my mom bring our family homes to life through her staging and homemaking talents,” Camille says. “When my husband started working as a general contractor in Park City, I found myself peeking over his shoulder at floor plans, elevations, and designer mood boards.”
While the idea of pursuing interior design continued to grow, returning to a traditional two- or four-year degree program didn’t feel practical. Then, during a cold January day, she discovered Heritage School of Interior Design Utah.
“My gut insisted that I apply. It has been the most affirming and rewarding professional decision I’ve made to date.”
Building Confidence and Professional Skills
One challenge Camille has worked to overcome is becoming more comfortable in the spotlight.
“I tend to shy away from attention,” she says. “But interior design is a field that relies on presenting ideas with confidence.”
Through presentations, critiques, and project work, she has learned to trust her voice and communicate her ideas with conviction.
That growth has been supported by HSID’s practical, career-focused curriculum. Early in the program, students begin building real-world tools including personal branding guidelines, letters of agreement, fee structures, client email templates, resumes, and portfolios.
“I didn’t expect just how much real-world application we would produce so early on,” Camille says. “All of this has made me feel genuinely prepared to apply for and be accepted into internships and jobs.”
Creative Recognition
While still a student, Camille’s artistic work is already receiving professional recognition. Her upcoming feature in Park City Magazine showcases the original textile pieces she creates and reflects the unique perspective she brings to design.
She credits her time at HSID Utah with helping sharpen both her eye for design and her understanding of how to present and market creative work professionally.
As she continues her education, Camille plans to integrate her original artwork into her interior design services, giving clients access to one-of-a-kind pieces designed specifically for their spaces.
A Project to Be Proud Of
One of Camille’s proudest accomplishments at Heritage School of Interior Design has been completing her final Fundamentals project.
The comprehensive project required students to create construction documents in AutoCAD, develop product specification sheets, render elevations and perspectives, and source materials from vendors.
“I spent 125 hours on the project. I’m incredibly proud of the heart and soul I poured into every detail.”
The experience confirmed something she had been searching for for a long time.
“The final result confirmed in me that, hey, I think I may have found my passion.”
Looking Ahead
Camille is excited to continue gaining experience in the industry. She plans to assist with a local designer installation and intends to pursue additional internships as she continues through the program.
Long term, she is especially interested in commercial design and the opportunity to create spaces that positively impact entire communities.
She draws inspiration from sociologist Ray Oldenburg’s concept of the “third place”—spaces outside of home and work where people gather, connect, and build relationships.
“I’d love to design restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bookstores, and even desert-based motels,” she says. “These spaces have the ability to positively impact so many people.”
Advice for Future Designers
The best advice Camille has received is simple:
“No matter how you feel about your design or your presentation, just own it with confidence and speak about it from the heart.”
She believes authenticity and confidence can make all the difference when presenting ideas to clients and audiences.
A Dream Realized
Reflecting on her experience at HSID, Camille is amazed by how much she has learned in such a short amount of time.
“AutoCAD and SketchUp felt like learning entirely new languages,” she says. “The foundational skills we’ve gained in just a few months have been incredible.”
More importantly, the program has validated a feeling she had been searching for throughout her career.
“I had been searching for my calling for a long time, and now I feel like I’ve found it,” she says. “I’m so grateful for the opportunity to pursue this dream.”
For Camille, interior design is more than a career path. It’s an opportunity to combine her love of art, creativity, and community into spaces that inspire others. Judging by her growing success as both a designer and textile artist, she’s already well on her way.