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Perkins & Will | Dallas, TX
Principal, Interior Design Director

Brigitte's approach to design is humanistic, championing people-centered solutions in a variety of interiors — workplace, education, healthcare, and non-profit organizations. She has a collaborative approach and is a passionate promoter of the importance of connection and establishing a shared design culture with her teams and clients.

Brigitte has been a business owner, entrepreneur, and design principal in the span of her career — roles that give her a firsthand insight into the needs of her clients.

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Graham Design | San Francisco, CA
Creative Director

Brian Graham is the founder and creative director of Graham Design, a studio specializing in contemporary furniture and related products for the workplace and healthcare markets.

With over 30 years of experience in design and architecture, Brian's strategic approach combines planning, research, and creativity to deliver solutions that meet the needs and expectations of his clients and end users. His work has garnered multiple awards and recognition from prestigious organizations such as AIA, IIDA, IDSA, IFMA, and The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture & Design. His mission is to create products that are functional, beautiful, and sustainable, enhancing the quality of life for people.

Brian is an advocate and advisor for the design industry, collaborating with leading manufacturers, associations, and publications to promote the value and impact of design. He actively engages with the larger design community to champion a deeper understanding of the significance of design in contemporary culture. This includes participating in design talks, industry panels, podcasts, and filmed media.

Of growing importance to Brian is building opportunities for a more diverse and representative design community. To this end, he serves on the board of Industrial Design Outreach, a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to foster curiosity, promote creativity, and build self-confidence in youth from diverse communities through high school design education.

Graham Design LLC
www.grahamdesignsf.com
Instagram: @grahamdesignsf

Hoke Ley | Lawrence, KS
Principal, Owner

Katie Hoke leads the interior architecture and design studio at Hoke Ley located in Lawrence, KS. Her professional portfolio consists of high-end commercial interiors, retail design, and custom residences. Katie believes that the interior design and function should reflect the client’s life and habits, creating optimal environments for both comfort and productivity. Along with her interior architecture expertise, Katie has been an active equestrian for over 30 years. Katie’s knowledge of horses combined with her professional experience gives her the unique expertise to design safe and beautiful equestrian facilities.

Gensler | Dallas, TX
Associate

Amie Keener, RID, IIDA, LEED AP, CDT is a registered Interior Designer and Associate at Gensler, a global architecture, design, and planning firm widely recognized as the world’s leading collaborative design firm. She is a graduate from Kansas State University, with a Bachelor in Interior Architecture and specialty in furniture and product design.

Amie’s professional career is a reputable mix of commercial interiors projects for energy companies and professional service firms. Currently, Amie focuses on furniture services, and takes great pride in her work and client successes, where she helps develop and implement corporate furniture standards for clients such as Devon, Cenovus, Shell, Sewell, Texas Instruments and Jackson Walker. Amie brings valuable solutions to her clients and the built environment through her collaboration with many of the industry’s major manufacturers and furniture dealers.

Amie believes in giving back to the industry. She is past president of the Texas/Oklahoma Chapter of the IIDA and currently a board member of the Texas Association of Interior Design, advocating for legislative issues. She also served at the interim Department Head to the Interior Architecture & Product Design Department in 2016-2017.

KEM STUDIO | Kansas City
Co-Founder and Principal

Jonathon Kemnitzer, IDSA, is a co-founder and principal of KEM STUDIO. His close observation of everyday life and the way people interact with space and objects constantly informs his work. He is a collaborative designer who builds global brands through innovative solutions to make people’s lives better through design. His work has been recognized in numerous national and international design competitions and publications.

Jonathon has an eclectic interest in music, film (he was once in a movie with Paul Newman) and the culinary world (he has a cocktail named after him). Additionally, he enjoys giving back to the community.

Haworth | Holland, MI
Sr. Communications Project Manager

Andrea Nelson is a Senior Product Marketing Communications Project Manager at Haworth, a leading designer and manufacturer of office furniture with a global reputation for innovative, high-quality products, and services. She holds a Master of Interior Architecture and Product Design with a specialty in furniture design.

Andrea has extensive experience in product and surface material development, color and material research, marketing, project management, and product management. She is also skilled in several areas including space planning and performance environments, furniture design/build, and graphic design. She enjoys exploring creative avenues through ceramics, woodworking, and fiber art which resulted in launching NELSON STUDIO 215, LLC in 2015, a shop and studio showcasing her artwork.