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hbr (harvard business review) ascend

Christine vs. Work: How to Design a Workspace You’ll Love

Many of us long to create an environment that’s conducive to getting our work done well (and comfortably). But what goes into creating an “optimal” workspace? What are the simple, yet effective, design principles that can help us prioritize what needs to change? And how could this impact our workspaces (including home and traditional offices) in the future?

If you’re feeling inspired to change up your workspace but are unsure about where to start, Ayoung suggests prioritizing “purposeful” design choices (however you define it), being honest about where and how you do your best work (that “desk job” may not require a desk anymore), and giving yourself permission to test new arrangements (no change needs to be permanent, so why not try it out?).

Watch the short video HERE.

BBJ (Boston business journal) MENTORING MONDAY February 2023

MENTOR

Menotring Monday brings together women in the business community. The event included speed mentoring, round table discussions and opportunities to network with women accross varying markets and organizations.

Read about the program HERE.

2022 BBJ (Boston business journal) 40 under 40

HONOREE

40 Under 40 is a project of the BBJ that recongizes forty young professionals under the age of 40 who are making a difference in their business and communities. Honored based on career accomplishments, focus on success and commitment to community.

2021 ASID (AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS) National Ones to Watch Winner

DESIGN LEADERSHIP

Each year, ASID recognizes and identifies rising leaders in the interior design industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and a willingness to push the boundaries of the profession.

Additional Publications HERE and HERE.

the Mid collective x beyond the hashtag

The first panel within a series in collaboration with Workflow Interiors/Beyond the Hashtag. A round table discussion with members of the MiD Collective sharing their experiences as people of color in the Boston Interior Design Industry.

Catch the recording HERE.

DESIGN MUSEUM EVERYWHERE X BOSNOMA FOR ABX20 REIMAGINING THE ARCHITECTURE PROFESSION

Co-Hosted Episode 31 with Sam Aquilano + Wentworth’s Xavier Fernandes (WIT NOMAS) on the topic of reimagining the architecture profession and the importance of building a community of architects and designers that is inclusive, relaxed and whole.

Catch the Podcast HERE.

MASSART/ARTWARD BOUND’S 1ST VIRTUAL CAREER DAY

Artward Bound teamed up with Gensler by way of Denise Korn to produce their first Career Day Artist Talk. This was near and dear to my heart as it was with my Alma Mater - an enriching experience for students to see the fiscal feasibility and diverse range of careers in Art + Design.

the birth of the mid collective

The MiD Collective exists to amplify, celebrate and nurture the creative voices of BIPOC Interior Designers in Boston and beyond.

Alongside our allied professionals, we provide the space to connect, unlock opportunities for our peers and empower the creative potential of our youth. We firmly believe that a just + accesible industry leads to the design of experiences for the benefit of all humanity.

NICOLE DONE-PIMENTEL (FOUNDER) x ELYSE AYOUNG (CO-FOUNDER)

WE DESIGN | PEOPLE. PRACTICE. PROGRESS.

We Design brings together creatives from a wide range of backgrounds to examine and celebrate the range of career paths, applications, and impact in design. The collaborative, evolving exhibition features career stories showcasing how people have forged their unique paths into different creative professions. The exhibition emphasizes the need for more racial and gender diversity in design and innovation fields and highlights the importance of equity and inclusion in terms of generating ideas. Honored to be a part of this with other talented individuals.

Enter the online Exhibition HERE.