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"New American Voices is AD's annual list spotlighting the most important emerging names in interior design. For our AD PRO readers, we're pulling back the curtain to see how these talents (comprising nine designers and seven firms) got to where they are today. Their paths vary widely-some trained in formal design programs, others took less traditional routes-but together they offer a candid look at the realities of building a practice."
"Cleveland: No. I studied painting at the San Francisco Art Institute, where I developed an interest in design and architecture. After college I pivoted into design. Rather than pursue a formal design degree, I learned by working under mentors. LaVonne: I studied architecture at Syracuse University and would absolutely recommend a formal design education to anyone able to make the investment. For me, it was fundamental in building an understanding of design principles, historical periods, and key figures, while also providing the perfect environment to develop my own creative approach and work ethic."
New American Voices includes nine designers and seven firms who reached prominence through diverse educational and professional trajectories. Paths include formal degrees in industrial design, interior architecture, landscape architecture, architecture, and fine arts, as well as nontraditional routes such as studying painting or history and learning through mentorship and work experience. Several designers credit formal schooling with foundational skills in design principles, historical knowledge, discipline, and creative development, while others emphasize apprenticeship and hands-on training. The group illustrates that successful practices can arise from both rigorous academic programs and mentorship-driven, experiential learning grounded in varied creative disciplines.
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