Designer Spotlight: Abbey Mitas
Favorite things:
Pantone Color: 361c
Phone App: Instagram
Drink: Red Wine
Season: Fall
Let’s get personal:
Deepest Fear: Snakes (I found one in my bedroom when I was little – worst thing ever)
Favorite way to waste a Saturday: Binge watching TV with my husband and puppy
Superpower you wish you had: I wish I had super speed like the Flash
When I was little I wanted to be….?: a kid forever
If you could learn a new craft, what would it be?
I reupholstered an arm chair during an apprenticeship in Baltimore, but I had a lot of help. I would love to take more classes.
Who is a designer that inspires you?
Frank Loyd Wright.
Most memorable design school moment?
I have countless memorable moments of design school at Virginia Tech. My most memorable was visiting the Vitra Design Museum while studying abroad. Who doesn’t like a museum full of pretty designer chairs!!?
If you could design anything, what would it be?
Hospitals. I really enjoy healthcare design and the reward that comes along with helping others.