Interview with Katie Desmarais, April 12, 2021

Interview Summary

This Interview conducted my Victoria Herman was done to learn more about Katie Desmarais and her journey as a design major in college and where she is now in the profession. Over the interview, a series of topics were discussed to including where she is from, her interests for choosing this major at UK, high school design experience transferring into college work, campus life and experience in the major, challenging professors and classes, favorite projects. After college, we discussed her career trajectory, working in New York City, Austin, Texas and now Lexington Kentucky. We discussed feelings of not knowing what to do, style preferences, working with clients, and finding a niche in a profession you love.

Interview Keyword

Interior Design New York Austin Texas University of Kentucky Furniture Design and Specification Challenging Professors Feelings of not knowing what to do Friendships and Memories College Life Goals and Future Plans in Career Lexington High School Style and Art

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