Amanda Kerschner

Project 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
  • 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