Designer Spotlight – Erin Simmons
KSA’s wish came true as we welcome the return of Erin Simmons to our team! We have often referred to her as “the App”, as she has always been our “go to” and endless resource for information and solutions. Erin has kept herself busy since her previous time with KSA. Not only has she achieved professional success leading MOI’s Project Management team as a Senior Associate, she has also tied the knot with Brandon, became the ASID Virginia Chapter President, and now is dog mama to two pug cuties! We look forward to enjoying her awesome sense of humor again and benefiting from her leadership within our organization.
Favorite Things?
Pantone Color: PMS 208 (Hokie Maroon)
Phone App: Completely into the Bitmoji app right now!
Music: Maren Morris’ new duet with Vince Gill, “Dear Hate.” It’s so moving and worth reading the lyrics!
Ice Cream: Mint Chocolate Chip
Drink: Sweet Tea, y’all
Meal: Anything from Mekong
Season: Fall (Hello, football season!)
Let’s get personal
Deepest Fear: Snakes, yuck!
Favorite way to waste a Saturday: Laying on the sofa with my Pug dogs!
Superpower you wish you had: Speak to animals… always wonder what they are thinking.
When I was little I wanted to be….?: A veterinarian
If you could learn a new craft, what would it be?
I’d love to learn to play the guitar.
Who is a designer that inspires you?
Frank Lloyd Wright. I studied him intensely in design school and was mesmerized studying his floor plans & views on integrating one’s lifestyle into their space.
Most memorable design school moment?
Traveling to Europe for a summer with other Interior Design and Industrial Design students. We were able to not only visit historical sites and buildings, but visit design studios across Europe.
If you could design anything, what would it be?
A cruise ship! Literally every type of space you could imagine and chance to be a bit over-the-top!