Amanda Kerschner
Senior Designer
NCIDQ
“‘(O)ne criterion of the value of an architectural creation is the extent to which the structure fosters the expression of the true self.’ - F. Robert Rodman from the essay ‘Architecture and the True Self’; I try and maximize this fostering of the true self.”
- Where did you go to school?Washington University in St. Louis + Parsons The New School for Design
- What gets your creativity flowing?Discovery.
- What did you want to be when you grew up?Stationery Designer
- If you were a design material what would you be and why?Brick – it's solid, protective, natural, can be structural or decorative. Basic but a building block to create a million different patterns.
- What is your favorite part of your commute to work?If there is coffee on the way.
- What ice cream flavor sums up your personality?Chocolate marshmallow w/ sprinkles
- What do you consider a “must see” landmark in Chicago?Pizza
- Is there one food you always make sure to keep in your kitchen?Chia seeds