BOS Profiles in Design 2024

Celebrating Top Talent

in Chicago’s Design Community

Profiles in Design is an annual recognition event where Chicago’s top design talent is showcased and celebrated. Selected by principals of their prestigious and respected firms, these are the personalities who are shaping the commercial interiors industry today and will lead the next generation of workplace designers tomorrow.

Presented by BOS and Haworth, we extend a sincere congratulations to the 2024 honorees and our gratitude to all participating firms.

Find exclusive content featuring these eighteen remarkable professionals below on this page.

Profiles in Design - Chicago 2024

Celebrating Top Talent

in Chicago’s Design Community

Profiles in Design is an annual recognition event where Chicago’s top design talent is showcased and celebrated. Selected by principals of their prestigious and respected firms, these are the personalities who are shaping the commercial interiors industry today and will lead the next generation of workplace designers tomorrow.

Presented by BOS and Haworth, we extend a sincere congratulations to the 2024 honorees and our gratitude to all participating firms.

Find exclusive content featuring these eighteen remarkable professionals below on this page.

Profiles in Design - Chicago 2024

2024 Profiles in Design Honorees

Alyssa Alvarez

Alyssa Alvarez

  • Firm: IA Interior Architects
  • School: Michigan State University
Haley Baker

Haley Baker

  • Firm: HED
  • School: Wentworth Institute of Technology
Giedre Brazdzionyte

Giedre Brazdzionyte

  • Firm: Geniant + Eastlake Studio
  • School: Columbia College Chicago

Jill Dexter

  • Firm: Stantec
  • School: Harrington College of Design
Nicole Dufkis

Nicole Dufkis

  • Firm: Wright Heerema Architects
  • School: Harrington College of Design
Aileen Everitt

Aileen Everitt

  • Firm: Legat Architects
  • School: Michigan State University
Raquel Guzman Geara

Raquel Guzman Geara

  • Firm: SmithGroup
  • School: Savannah College of Art and Design
Kathleen Haines

Kathleen Haines

  • Firm: Whitney
  • School: Purdue University
Jess Hughes

Jess Hughes

  • Firm: RATIO Design
  • School: Savannah College of Art and Design
Paige McCumber

Paige McCumber

  • Firm: HOK
  • School: University of Oklahoma
Patrick Morley

Patrick Morey

  • Firm: BOX Studios
  • School: Columbia College Chicago
Emily Rich

Emily Rich

  • Firm: Shive-Hattery, Inc.
  • School: Columbia College Chicago
Samantha Rook

Samantha Rook

  • Firm: Antunovich Associates
  • School: Columbia College Chicago
Megan Schultz

Megan Schultz

  • Firm: Lamar Johnson Collaborative
  • School: Harrington College of Design
Rachel Sears

Rachel Sears

  • Firm: Wight + Co.
  • School: Harrington College of Design
Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith

  • Firm: Gary Lee Partners
  • School: The University of Kansas
Lauren Thompson

Lauren Thompson

  • Firm: NELSON Worldwide
  • School: University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Rachel Wolf

Rachel Wolf

  • Firm: CannonDesign
  • School: Harrington College of Design

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