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Daisy Hook

@daisyhook

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Interior architect and design director specializing in research-driven, high-end residential and commercial projects.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek leadership roles leading research-driven, biophilic and human-centered residential or commercial projects, managing teams end-to-end, with strong emphasis on design integrity and client partnerships.

I trained in Interior Architecture at RISD and studied neuroscience at Brown, which shaped my human-centered, evidence-based design approach and early social-sector work using participatory research methods.

In New York I led architectural and interior design efforts across commercial, healthcare, retail, and coworking projects, producing filing, bid, and construction sets and managing client and contractor relationships. My biophilic design research for Parsley Health gained recognition as a pioneering approach to healthcare design.

I founded Chimera Design, a full-service, bi-coastal studio focused on high-end residential and commercial work, overseeing concept through construction, FF&E sourcing, construction documentation, budgeting, vendor coordination, and team leadership to deliver creative and operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder & Design Director

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Chimera Design

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Founded and lead a bi-coastal full-service interior design studio delivering high-end residential and commercial projects from concept through construction, overseeing FF&E sourcing, construction documentation, budgeting, and vendor coordination to ensure creative and operational success.

FF&E Sourcing Project Management Budgeting Client Management Interior Design Autocad Revit

Senior Project Manager

Lauren Morgan Co.

Sep 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 1 month)

Senior project manager and lead designer for custom high-end residential projects (3,000–12,000 sq ft), directing architectural and interior design, FF&E selections, client relations, budgeting, scheduling, and leading small teams to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Project Management Interior Design FF&E Budgeting Scheduling Team Leadership Client Relations Autocad Revit

Senior Architectural Designer

Alda Ly Architecture & Design

Mar 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 9 months)

Senior designer and project manager for multiple commercial projects totaling over 30,000 sq ft, leading design and architectural direction through filing, bid, and construction phases while coordinating contractors, engineers, and vendors.

Healthcare Design Project Management Client Relations Autocad Revit FF&E Project Coordination

Architectural Designer

David M. Sullivan Inc.

Jun 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 1 month)

Executed design direction for multiple high-end residential projects, producing architectural drawings, 3D renderings, and furniture layouts while coordinating with AOR, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure seamless project delivery.

3D Rendering Project Coordination Autocad

Junior Designer

Billy Cotton

Jan 2016 - Jun 2016 (5 months)

Assisted in producing construction drawings, site surveys, and construction details for residential projects while coordinating with general contractors and subcontractors and supporting custom furniture design review.

Custom Furniture Design Revit Autocad

Researcher and Experience Designer

Business Innovation Factory

Aug 2014 - Jul 2015 (11 months)

Conducted ethnographic research and applied human-centered design to develop participatory design studios and user-centered social system experiences in healthcare, education, and government.

Human Centered Design Storytelling Service Design Stakeholder Engagement Qualitative Research