Who I Am in a Room
I work as a design translator and conversation guide.
My role is not to perform, persuade, or present conclusions. It is to articulate how design thinking actually works, how decisions are made, why people struggle to choose, and how spaces quietly shape daily life.
I bring language to what is often felt but rarely named:
the emotional logic behind design decisions
the human consequences of poorly sequenced choices
the difference between visual impact and lived experience
My background in kitchen and bath as well as residential design informs how I listen, frame, and guide conversations, whether in a moderated discussion, panel, or intimate audience setting.
Approach to Speaking & Conversations
I don’t deliver pre-packaged talks.
Each invitation begins with context:
the audience
the setting
the intention of the gathering
From there, I shape a conversation framework that:
creates clarity rather than overload
encourages reflection, not performance
leaves people thinking differently—not louder
This work is grounded, interpretive, and human by design.
Where This Work Fits Best
This work is best suited to environments that allow for pace, listening, and shared attention.
It tends to resonate most in rooms where:
conversation is valued over presentation
ideas are explored rather than delivered
audiences are prepared to engage, not just consume
These settings often include:
moderated panels that require structure and continuity
fireside-style conversations centered on ideas
industry gatherings focused on thought, not spectacle
showroom or brand-hosted discussions with room for nuance
educational or small-audience settings that reward depth
writing-led conversations that bridge spoken and written thinking
The common thread is not format. It is intentional space for thought.
Selected Storytelling Samples
The following samples demonstrate how I translate design, home, and human experience into language.
These are not scripts or performances. They are evidence of how I think, listen, and articulate—skills that shape the conversations I lead.
The Spaces We Build Are the Stories We Live
Personal essay on how design decisions quietly shape daily life and identity.
The Indian Kitchen, the Canadian Home, and the Journey in Between
A cultural reflection on how space carries memory, migration, and values.
Why Interior Design Needs Better Storytellers
Industry commentary on the gap between visual fluency and verbal clarity.
Homes, Loss, and the Spaces We Return To
An emotional essay on grief, memory, and how spaces absorb change.
Reading a Product as a Design Decision
A brand storytelling sample that interprets design intent beyond aesthetics.
An Introduction to Design Conversations
A short spoken monologue demonstrating voice, pacing, and conversational presence.
Closing Note
This kit is intended as a reference, not a proposal.
It reflects how I approach design conversations with care, clarity, and respect for context. If the thinking, tone, and materials here align with the kind of exchange you’re creating, I welcome the opportunity to continue the conversation.