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The Yellow Slide Origin Story

The Yellow Slide origin story and how the company got it's name

The Yellow Slide started long before the business did. It began with a bright yellow slide built into my childhood home, a small but unforgettable decision that shapes who I am as a designer today.

Read the origin story here.

Featured by UC Berkeley Extension

UC Berkeley Extension Interior Design certification showcases Seattle interior designer

There’s something surreal about seeing your career pivot reflected back to you in someone else’s words. UC Berkeley Extension featured my journey from a 16 year career in tech to interior design.

Read my story here.

Design Biz Survival Guide Podcast

Seattle interior designer on podcast on how to leverage AI and other tools in design

Hosted by an industry veteran, Rick Campos, I share the story behind The Yellow Slide, my transition from tech into design, and how I have built a practice that balances the ‘head and the heart’.

Listen to the episode here.

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Life after the pandemic: how our ‘day-to-day’ has changed

Life at home looks different now. work, school, play, and rest all happen under one roof, and design needs to keep up. In this blog, we explore how the pandemic changed the way we live and why creating flexible, family-friendly, and emotionally supportive spaces is more important than ever.

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Homes are not the same anymore

Families are working, studying, exercising, resting, and caring — all in the same rooms. And it’s not just adults and kids, there are pets, grandparents, and guests who stay for weeks. Everyone needs something different, often at the same time.

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