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CERTIFIED DESIGNER
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
CORE VALUES AND GOALS: Creativity, humanity, technology, tenacity, and integrity. To learn; to share my knowledge, and inspire others.
CERTIFIED DESIGNER CREDENTIALS:
Proven commitment to you (and my profession):
1. Multiple magna cum laude degrees in residential interior design, bath design, kitchen design, and lighting design
2. Ongoing education to get information that will affect your project
> Codes
> Sustainable Practices and Products
> Universal Design
> Business Practices and Technology
3. Certifications that set standards of excellence in the building and remodeling community:
> Certified Master Kitchen-Bath Designer (National Kitchen and Bath Association)
> Certified Interior Designer (National Council for Interior Design Qualification)
> Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (National Association of Home Builders)
> Studying to become a Certified "Green" Designer
CERTIFIED DESIGNER EXPERIENCE:
You can count on me to help you make decisions that are right for you.
> Principal of D. P. Design since April, 1984, providing:
^ Compassionate, respectful consultation regarding your concerns, your budget, and your lifestyle
^ Commitment to provide the most creative, reasonable solutions for your every building/remodeling challenge
^ Dedication to details that will make your project successful and give you joy for many years
> Lecturer and Seminar Leader since June, 1990 to provide honest, reliable, entertaining information for homeowners
^ Most building and remodeling "horror stories" are avoidable
^ Although there are hundreds of TV programs about building, remodeling, and decorating, very few address the core issues which create major problems for homeowners and contractors
^ Homeowners need to have good information before embarking on a large, expensive building or remodeling project
> Instructor, Hiroko Machida Interior Coordinator School (San Francisco and Tokyo), 1988-1991
> Author, "THE Survival Guide: Home Remodeling" (2003 NABE Award for Best How-To Book)
^ A natural extension of the lectures and seminars, based upon class outlines and feedback from contractors
^ Three years part-time and two years full-time, researching data, financial and product information, and technical data to provide an easy-to-read, easy-to-follow guide for all homeowners — to increase the possibility of a better remodeling experience
> Radio Host ("Today's Home™" on Lifestyle WebRadio)
^ A natural extension of lectures, seminars, and my book, to provide up-to-date weekly information for homeowners, i.e., "Advocacy and Inspired Ideas For Your Home and Lifestyle"
A detailed breakdown of help I offer to you is on the "All Services" page.
CERTIFIED DESIGNER AWARDS and HONORS:
Awards are always shared with homeowners and contractors. Recently, in a "down" economy, two award-winning bathrooms helped to sell a former clients' home quicker, for a higher price.
> Henry Adams Designer of the Year
> Chrysalis
> Best of the Best
> Master Design Award
> Excellence Award, Best Home in its Category (2009)
> Best "How-To book, NABE, September 2003
> Magazine and Newspaper Articles:
> Designer's Illustrated
> Gentry
> Interior Coordinator (Japan)
> Kitchen-Bath Business
> Kitchen-Bath Design News
> Oregonian
> Portland Tribune
> San Francisco Chronicle
> San Jose Mercury News
> San Mateo Times
> Statesman Journal
PERSONAL INTERESTS and HOBBIES:
I've been blessed with creativity, and love to share it. This is my contribution to humanity. I love all animals, and have been a cat guardian for most of my adult life. Here is a partial list of many hobbies:
> Architecture
> Art (painting, etc.)
> Crafts (jewelry making, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.)
> Frank Lloyd Wright and THE GORDON HOUSE
> Gardening and flower arranging
> Music
> Photography
> Writing
Overcome your building and remodeling anxiety! Contact me today, to request your FREE 45-minute phone consultation, to talk about your project (hints, how-to's, tips — no sales pitch!)
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