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CHLOÉ SPEAS
SAY IT LOUD - SOUTH DAKOTA Exhibitor
South Dakota Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
Prof. Dallas Willman will always be a source of inspiration for me. Her ability to combine professionalism with creativity, her passion for the user experience, and her encouragement to “always know your stuff” pushes me to aspire to her level.
CHLOÉ SPEAS
Bio:
The Great Designer, Chloé Speas is recently graduated with Interior Design and a minor in Studio Arts from South Dakota State and truly excited to begin a career in the design industry. Growing up, although she enjoyed many artistic endeavors, Chloé slowly started questioning the purpose and the “why” behind my ventures. She now knows that her “why” is bringing efficiency, function, and beauty in the hope that it makes a positive impact.
How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
My homeschooling family was not very supportive of higher education. I took a gap year after graduating and realized I would never be happy if I wasn’t creating something. I researched different paths and I just knew Interior Design was for me.
What do you do?
Currently, I work at Moe’s Home Collection in Sioux Falls, SD. It’s a showroom but we also provide residential and small commercial design. I really enjoy learning about the business side of residential design and entrepreneurship.
What excites you in the work you do?
The idea of productive creativity is what pushes me in my work. The idea that I can come up with an idea to be turned into a physical design that positively impacts someone is phenomenal!
Who or what inspires you professionally?
Prof. Dallas Willman will always be a source of inspiration for me. Her ability to combine professionalism with creativity, her passion for the user experience, and her encouragement to “always know your stuff” pushes me to aspire to her level.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
Honestly, graduating from design school! I am very proud of the dedication I put into my design work while working two jobs, holding the position of Club President for our IIDA Chapter, and even balancing a 1st violin position in the SDSU Orchestra.
Featured Project Name:
iStart Modular Organization System
Featured Project Location:
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Featured Project Completion Date:
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Role in Featured Project:
Co-Designer
Featured Project Description:
iStart is an physical and digital organization system. Universal design makes it usable for anyone; however, utilizing research, we developed iStart to be particularly beneficial for users with neurodivergence, especially Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We researched why different people can struggle with organization and how to help people organize on a personal and even a group level. Initial prototypes are available for display.
