I’m currently a senior interior design student at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. I plan on graduating magna cum laude next spring with a BFA in interior design and minor in business administration. From there, I intend to achieve my future goals of NCIDQ certification, LEED certification, and a Masters in Interior Design or Architecture.
My love for interior design stems from the high value I place on learning, research, and the design process. I avidly feel that a designer should be well versed in not only the aesthetic nature of design, but also the technical, business-related, and logical aspects of the field. Inspiration for my work stems from everywhere – from nature to virtual worlds in video games and movies.
Besides Interior Design?
Other things I absolutely love (besides the people in my life!) include messing around with computers, playing guitar, and different cultures. I grew up in a somewhat “geeky” family so it’s only natural that I would pick up an interest in computers, technology, and music. As a second generation Asian American, I was blessed enough to be able to have some awesome meals growing up… and that’s how my love for ALL types of foods and cultures grew. Currently, I have received credit for intermediate level Spanish, and I am also literate in Korean and the hiragana and katakana alphabets of Japanese.
Other
Despite being a self-taught amateur, web design and photography are definite hobbies of mine. Always learning, though! I’m also proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp.
Objectively,
Liana Niehrah.
Junior, Winthrop University
Interior Design Major
Business Administration Minor
