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Meredith Cook

Meredith Cook

Boston, MA, US

 

About 

Employment 

Decor Aid, New York, NY, US, Senior Interior Designer

Began working in New York office then accepted offer to spearhead Boston location in the spring of 2016. Single-handedly manage several projects, simultaneously, from consultation through completion. Beginning with an initial in-home consultation, work directly with the client in creating moodboards for each room. Upon discussion and approval, provide client with scheme options inclusive of furniture, materials, and accessories; Also produce furniture plans, elevations and millwork drawings for client and contractor use.
Additionally, helped manage the portfolio on company website and wrote several blog posts for the company.

May 2015 - current
 

Victoria Hagan Interiors, New York, NY, US, Junior Designer

Work directly with seniors designers on projects in various stages, from concept to completion.
Prepare proposals, create and edit CAD drawings and furniture plans, gather estimates from vendors and trades, coordinate deliveries, maintain client files and source furniture, fabric and materials.
Supply and create FF&E schedules to architects and contractors. Review and respond to RFI’s and submittals pertaining to the aforementioned information.
Directly communicate with architects, contractors and clients and act as the point person on site for installations.

May 2013 - May 2015
 

Project Decor, New York, NY, US, Design Intern

Edited product images for use on the website in design boards, curated products to post on the home page and Pinterest and created inspirational design boards for current and prospective users.
Created additional graphics for marketing and advertising.

Aug 2012 - May 2013
 

The Design Initiative, Hyannis, MA, US, Design Intern/Assistant

Built models, sourced materials and worked on schemes for various commercial projects.
Created photoshop renderings of lobbies, hallways and bathrooms for data storage company locations throughout the nation. Designed patterns derived from the company’s logo to be used throughout the offices.

Jun 2011 - Aug 2012
 

The New Traditionalists, New York, NY, US, Design Intern

This position entailed website maintenance, press updates, planning and creation of promotional materials in preparation for the Architectural Digest Home Show.
Additional responsibilities included finish and material selections, as well as sourcing hardware and creating furniture renderings by hand.

Jan 2012 - May 2012
 

Pastiche of Cape Cod, Barnstable, MA, US, Intern

Selected and ordered furniture and materials for residential projects and completed subsequent paperwork and correspondence. Observed client meetings and became familiarized with the residential design process.

Mar 2008 - Mar 2009
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

The interior design program is an architecturally oriented program with emphasis on spatial design as well as surface embellishment. All aspects of space—scale, proportion, configuration, and light source, as well as textures, materials, and color—are studied in relation to their effect on the human spirit. Students begin their interior design studies in the sophomore year, working in a stimulating studio setting where the learning is collective, cooperative, and competitive. Students work closely in small groups with their professor on projects that develop in size and complexity through the six semesters of design studio. The senior year culminates with a thesis project; students develop a body of research on a particular issue of the interior in the fall which they then develop as a design project in the spring.

https://www.pratt.edu/academics/school-of-design/undergraduate-school-of-design/interior-design/

Aug 2009 - May 2013
 

Awards 

Pratt Institute Green Week Award, Award

Project chosen to be exhibited as a representation of green design in a tropical interiors studio.

2013
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills