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Kiersten Hoiland

Kiersten Hoiland

Chicago, IL, US

 

About 

HOILAND STUDIOS Inc. is a full-service lighting design firm based in Chicago, IL specializing in high-end residential, hospitality, retail, and art lighting projects led by Kiersten Hoiland. Our mission is to enhance the everyday with exceptional lighting and serve discerning clients nationwide.

At the core, we curate experiences which evoke an emotional response through the thoughtful integration of light. It's not about us; it's about you. We ask a lot of questions, sift through our toolbox of creative solutions, and develop a bespoke lighting plan. Our greatest compliment is when our work goes unnoticed.

The space should just feel good.

Employment 

HOILAND STUDIOS, Chicago, IL, US, Principal Lighting Designer

Jan 2018 - current
 

Anne Kustner Lighting Design, Wilmette, IL, US, Lighting Designer

Oct 2012 - Dec 2017
 

Typhoon Lighting, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Designer and Sales Associate

Oct 2010 - May 2012
 

Front Studio Architects, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Architectural Design Intern

Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
 

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park, IL, US, Guest Services Volunteer

Jun 2010 - Dec 2010
 

Education 

Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Masters, Interior Architecture

Aug 2010 - May 2012
 

St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, Bachelors, Interior Architecture and Design, Music

Sep 2006 - May 2010
 

Awards 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills