Each year the NKBA hosts an annual design competition where NKBA members have the opportunity to submit their recent kitchen and bath projects. Each entry is judged based on the core areas of safety and ergonomics, elements and principles of design, design planning, creativity and presentation. Hannah Hacker, owner of Adapt Design and instructor of AutoCAD and Kitchen & Bath DesignRead more
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Congratulations to Heritage grad Kelly Basset and her new career as an in-home designer for Pottery Barn! Kelly grew up on a cattle ranch in California, which inspired her love for the rustic, farmhouse style and interior design. “I would always try to use simple things around the house to create something new and beautiful to useRead more
Nazanin Karimi grew up in Iran and remembers her love and passion for design starting as a child. She loved to cut flowers from the garden and make floral arrangements, redesign her bedroom, set the dining table and rearrange furniture for parties. She enjoyed growing up in Iran, but at 19 years old it was timeRead more
Michael Reper was born and raised in Texas and had an apparent talent and passion for design at a young age. Growing up he would redesign his bedroom every couple of years, with his mom’s permission, with new paint, drapery, art and bedding. He loved rearranging furniture, redecorating and moving art around his house. Whenever hisRead more
Joyce Robinson was a stand-out artist in high school. Design, printing, painting, drawing, sewing—you name it. She attended art school for a year which helped her realize her passion for graphic design, but when she enrolled in a university a year later, she ended up choosing photography for her art degree emphasis. She graduated andRead more
Jeff White is a longtime friend of Stephanie and a well-known artist in Portland. He specializes in oil and pastel paintings and is known for his dramatic and colorful skyscapes and depictions of the beautiful Northwest landscapes. His art is collected by many, including celebrities Clint and Dina Eastwood, Schnitzer Steel, and grammy-award winner Joanna Newsom.Read more
Heritage grad Jennifer Adams is a highly successful celebrity interior designer who worked her way to the top. She is a truly inspiring individual and we are excited to share her story! Interior Designer Jennifer Adams, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Jennifer Adams Worldwide, Inc., is a prime example of what hard work andRead more
Amy Pearson graduated from Heritage in the summer of 2015 and we are so proud of all that she has accomplished since then! She recently spoke on a panel of design professionals at Heritage and we are excited to share her story with you. Amy’s passion for interior design began as a young girl afterRead more
My passion for designing spaces began as a child. My sister and I would construct elaborate Barbie Doll houses occupying the entire living and dining room of our home. We made the furniture by reconfiguring small boxes and covering them with fabric or paper. Our babysitter taught us how to draw house plans, including strategicallyRead more
We are so inspired by Heritage grad Dana Griffith who is a successful designer and a truly inspiring entrepreneur. As a naturally creative person, she originally went to school to become a clothing designer. Once she realized clothing design wasn’t really her passion, she decided to enter the interior design field, starting out at Miller Paint in the wallpaper section. This ledRead more