chad wilkey
“Designers have a responsibility to balance a variety of project outcomes; business objectives, health/safety and aesthetics but I think key to a successful experience is an empathetic approach to stitch those elements together to discover innovative solutions along the design journey.”
Chad’s work has always been client-directed, drawing on a deep understanding of user needs to develop a focused experience, while incorporating the clients’ cultural and business goals. With a keen focus on interdisciplinary design, Chad’s approach to design stems from a desire to create innovative user outcomes, target an efficient data-driven design process and create empathetic and engaging environments. Especially passionate about developing and implementing sustainable and health initiatives in the built environment, Chad believes that all design professionals have a responsibility to lead by making decisions to support environmental resiliency as well as human health and wellbeing.
In my spare time: I enjoy traveling anywhere, weekend estate sales and cooking dinner with my partner and friends
I find inspiration through: Educating myself about the world around me; understand topics and world issues better even if they are not related to design inspire me to try to be a better designer and communicator.
My non-design role model: My parents, they exemplified how to tie a strong work ethic together with your passions which helps lead to finding fulfillment, balance and overall well-being
EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree, Interior Architecture - Art Institute of Atlanta