From prototype adaptation to high-profile hospitality moments, Kayla balances technical expertise, brand sensitivity and thoughtful leadership to shape spaces that...
At Bloomingdale’s, Gina transforms storefront glass into a stage for storytelling, combining cinematic thinking, digital fluency and flawless execution to stop passersby in their tracks.
VMSD celebrates its annual class of Designer Dozen, showcasing 12 rising, young stars within the retail design industry.
Miranda uncovers the cultural signals, shopper mindsets and human insights that turn retail environments into meaningful brand experiences built for how people really live.
Reilly brings strategy, style and cultural fluency to every touchpoint, shaping immersive brand experiences that blur the lines between digital, physical and emotional connection.
Elise brings calm leadership, creative clarity and a sharp eye for narrative to retail spaces that challenge convention while delivering with real-world precision.
From Netflix House to Wayfair’s first flagship, Andrew fuses storytelling, strategy and spatial imagination to create immersive retail environments that resonate far beyond the transaction.
Emma turns insight into impact, shaping immersive retail concepts with bold ideas, strategic thinking and the technical depth to carry them from vision to reality.
Madeline delivers versatility, momentum and architectural precision, helping brands translate big ideas into spaces that are both dynamic and deeply grounded.
Kathryn is redefining food-and-beverage environments through smart planning, brand storytelling and the kind of technical rigor that helps fast-growing concepts scale with confidence.
Olivia pairs fearless creativity with systems-minded execution, translating bold concepts into layered retail and hospitality environments that work as hard as they wow.
McKenzie is helping reimagine urban grocery through thoughtful planning, collaborative leadership and a sharp understanding of how everyday retail can better serve modern communities.
Maria combines artistry, empathy and cross-cultural perspective to retail design, crafting environments that are as emotionally resonant as they are operationally sound.
VMSD’s 2025 Designer Dozen – our annual award that highlights 12 up-and-coming retailers and designers aged 35 and under – proves the future of retail design...
Jordan spearheaded Foot Locker’s latest global store concept, which was rolled out, starting in New Jersey, to Melbourne, Paris, Delhi and New York
Shelly has played a key role in the execution of eight new Lululemon locations, including openings at South Coast Plaza and Century City in Los Angeles
Samantha Johnson Senior Interior Designer and Design Studio Manager, NANO LLC / Age: 35 Favorite after-work snack: Nachos Favorite TV Show: “Severance” WHY SAMANTHA From design...
Meg has also completed inclusivity training through partnerships with the Short North Alliance and Stonewall Columbus
Kali has an active social media presence (@Kali_Makes) where she shares her ideas and design inspirations
Nicki is part of a mentor/mentee program through the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP) through Columbia University
