MONA KING
Mona + Associates Design, LLC
SAY IT LOUD - NOW Exhibitor
North Carolina Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
Those that challenge the norm. People and organizations that believe in their value and contribution to humanity.
MONA KING
Bio:
B.A. Fine Arts - Indiana University, B.S. UNCG- Interior Architecture, magna cum laude HUB, LEED GA, Biophilic principles of interior architecture, creative consulting, Living Aura Art installations to develop human-centered environments. A multi-discipline Human-centered collaborative firm with a core focus on creating holistic designed spaces, products and services that promote Wellness in the built environment. Include custom art commissions, wellness products, specifications, FFE.
How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
My father wanted to be an architect - he passed away in 2004 without being able to achieve his dream, His granddaughter, my daughter achieved her Masters of Architecture Degree and was licensed without knowing his wish.
What do you do?
Designer, Interior Architect, Arts advocate for underserved communities. Resilient and a continuous learner. Career has expanded across many occupations. My passion is to create and problem solve, key elements of architecture/design.
What excites you in the work you do?
The endless possibilities of design and how mental wellness can be affected by our environment. Creating spaces that we want to occupy can inspire, improve creativity, production and wellness.
Who or what inspires you professionally?
Those that challenge the norm. People and organizations that believe in their value and contribution to humanity.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
Resilient and a continuous learner. Career has expanded across many occupations. My passion is to create, and problem solve, key elements of architecture/design. Adding Public Art to my capabilities.
Featured Project Name:
Winston Starts Business Incubator
Featured Project Location:
Winston Salem, NC
Featured Project Completion Date:
April 2018
Role in Featured Project:
Designer, Consultant
Featured Project Description:
Collaborative environment for business development, train, meet, workshops, and flex space as businesses grow. One-person business start-up to multiple employees. Comfort for one-hour meetings up to long hours of planning and development. Includes recreation, dining, privacy and special events open to the public. 15,777 SF per floor (31,544 SF) Budget $1.1M- $1.5M 30 startups/90 -100 occupants Access to technology to reserve rooms Occupant/cohort card access required Specifications, FFE
