Just Accepted Interior Design Student Has a Lifelong Passion
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Age: 16
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Major: Interior Design
FIDM Campus and Start Date: LA Campus, Fall 2012
Admissions Advisor: The one and only Kellie Peterson
Tell us a bit about yourself and background. Born and raised in California, I grew up loving the different, the unique, and the strange. Long before my peers knew what their future held for them, I knew I wanted to be able to create a place someone could honestly call home.
The way interior design can persuade moods, atmosphere, and even allow a glimpse of a person’s lifestyle is truly amazing. Art has always been an important part of my life. Being able to express oneself without speaking is truly beautiful.
What are your proudest accomplishments so far? My proudest accomplishment is showing what I can do on my own. I’ve always known exactly what I want and being able to actually be accepted as a junior in high school put me a giant leap closer to my dream of becoming an interior designer.
What made FIDM right for you? Location, location, location. Apart from the much used cliché, FIDM offers connections that last a lifetime. From FIDM’s experienced staff to the seemingly never-ending resources, you just don’t get any better. The fact that FIDM’s four campuses are located in California’s hottest cities is just the cherry on top. This way, not only do you learn from FIDM, but you learn from the very city that surrounds it.
Describe your entrance project. My entrance project consisted of my sample board which included samples of fabrics, furniture which were art pieces on their own, and tangible samples to bring the room I designed to life. I showed my take of one of my favorite art movements, futurism. I was able to create a space that the director of admissions said was “modern, mature, and displays talent beyond my years.”
What are your career goals? After graduating from FIDM with an A.A. in Interior Design and a BS in Business Management, I hope to work for an interior design firm and work my way up. There are no limits or boundaries to my goals, and I’m more than willing to work from the basement up.
What do you expect to learn at FIDM? I of course expect to learn the fundamentals of design. I want to learn the ins and outs of every style, every perspective and better my design style. I also hope to experience the connection that FIDM as a family presents.
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