Ciao, Hola, Bonjour-
I’m Katie; not Katherine, Kate, or Katelyn; just Katie. Katie Lynn Ledin to be exact.
Dreamer. Designer. Philosopher. Recovering Perfectionist.
Due to my desire and willingness to go above and beyond during the beginnings of my career, I've gained the knowledge, experience, technical skill, and [most importantly] passion that are needed to build a strong foundation in this industry. I am more than eager and prepared to continue to learn and grow both personally and professionally. I welcome new opportunities and the chance to connect with like-minded professionals.
Please take a moment to take a look at my portfolio and most recent work.
MOHAGEN HANSEN ARCHITECTURAL, Wayzata, MN, Intern Designer
Space planning and development of efficient space layouts that meet the operational needs of companies within a number of industries
• Corporate Space Planning and Ideation
• As-Built Surveys
• Permit & Construction Documentation
• BOMA Standards calculations & square footages
• Marketing Materials & Graphics
Freelance/Self-employed, California, Iowa, Minnesota, Freelance Designer
Interior Design
• Multiple High-End Residences
• Sigma Kappa Sorority
• Goldsilver.com Corporate Office
• TREI LLC dba Jimmy John’s
Graphic Design
• Gull Lake Yacht Club
• CpRE Department at ISU
• TREI LLC dba Jimmy John’s
RDG Design & Planning, Des Moines, IA, US, Design Residency Intern
Interior Design collaborator on a cross-disciplinary studio remaking the Des Moines riverfront into an 'Eco-District' as a model for sustainable redevelopment in cities across the country
• Big-Picture Ideation & Think-Tank Brainstorming
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
• Design Research
Check out our YouTube videos:
Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmCffzfh9Jg&feature=relmfu
Summary : http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zxetupbOAy4
Conclusion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB6byoZcOqQ&feature=relmfu
Cagley & Tanner, Las Vegas, NV, US, Interior Design Intern
Hospitality & Gaming Interior Design internship; Assisted on hospitality and gaming projects in US & Australia, Project lead on casino renovation near Rome
• Space Planning
• FF&E Procurement and Specification Writing
• Detailing Custom Fixtures
• Presentation Materials, Graphics, & Rendering
Rustica Home Furnishings, Nisswa, MN, US, Design Assistant
• Resource Library Management
• FF&E Procurement
• Showroom Sales
Iowa State University, Ames, IA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design
BFA, interior design, CIDA
- Minor, advertising
- Study abroad in rome, italy
Janice Peterson Anderson Medallion Award, 1st Place
Dean's List, Cum Laude, Honors, Award
IIDA Rising Star Award, Award
