Meet the 2022 Designer Dozen: Lora Child

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1 year ago

May 4, 2022

Carly Hagedon VMSD April 2022 Issue

Lora Child
Age: 29 | Designer, IA Interior Architects

WHY LORA?

As a designer, and working for clients like Nike, Bloomingdale’s, T-Mobile and Vroom, Lora leads and supports a variety of clients and projects. Focusing on visualization and concepts, sourcing of materials and finishes, and working with client teams to obtain approvals, she is said to be an avid researcher. As a member of IA’s philanthropic committee, IA Reach, Lora helped organize and lead a range of charitable initiatives like renovating an art therapy room for Cancer Pathways, a locally based organization that provides support for those experiencing the impacts of cancer. She has also partnered with local teammates to support non-profit organizations like Bellevue Lifespring, which provides Christmas presents to families in need. She’s also a strong supporter of her local Retail Design Institute chapter.

Meet the 2022 Designer Dozen: Lora Child 📷: Thomas Mcconnell

What’s the biggest challenge you face professionally?

Meet the 2022 Designer Dozen: Lora Child
The adoption and integration of the metaverse and/or other future tech. As tech continues to evolve over the coming years, our approach to retail design will continue to evolve as well, and we’ll need to stay agile and open-minded to changes in process, software, et cetera.

My dream project is…

…A boutique dispensary in the PNW.

The best part of my day is…

…Mid-morning when the coffee has kicked in!

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Carly Hagedon is the Editor-in-Chief of VMSD magazine. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, where she studied Journalism—Magazine Writing and American history. She also currently serves as a board member for the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

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