Brenda Thompson
Co-Founder, URBANEER
- Role
- Co-founder at Urbaneer
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brenda Thompson
My interest in Interior Design started while I was living in Europe. First in Munich, Germany where I learned about the importance and need for living a sustainable life. Second, my move to Barcelona, Spain - The City of Design, fueled my love for color and great architecture. Both cities provided the opportunity to live a walkable life, be involved in the community and grocery shop for the day. Living in Europe was a major influence in my life and would impact the way I think and live forever. Prior to living in Europe, Bruce and I moved several times (Arizona, California, Colorado and Virginia) which gave me the knowledge and training for living in different interior spaces. We became experts at packing! Interestingly, if you follow some of the basic design principles you can use the same furniture and create great living spaces no matter where you live. After 23 years of moving around the world, we returned home in 2007 and built one of the first LEED Gold homes in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Prior to moving home, I completed a major renovation of a 1980’s Deck Home in suburban Washington, D.C. while studying ID at Marymount University. There\'s no better education than hands on learning! Fast forward, in 2013, my family and I decided to downsize into an urban setting and currently live in the city of Grand Rapids. After moving more than 19 times over the course of 34 years and three countries, I’ve lived in every imaginable environment and have come to appreciate and love the ease of living more efficiently. Downsizing means something different to each person and does not necessarily mean living in a small environment. To me the word “downsize” means what ever allows someone to live comfortably, healthy and happy so they are free to experience more out of life. I am passionate about helping people achieve this lifestyle through better design.
Experience
Co-founder
Nov 2017 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US
Education
New York Institute of Art and Design
Certificate, Interior Design
2015 — 2017
Marymount University
Interior Design
2001 — 2004
Use What You Have Interiors
Certificate, Interior Design
2013 — 2013
San José State University
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations
1986 — 1988
Skills
- Sales Management
- Sketchup
- Photoshop
- Renovation
- Sustainable Design
- Sales
- Furniture
- Construction
- Customer Service
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Sketching
- Leed
- Furnishings
- Textiles
- Public Relations
- Floor Plans
- Space Planning
- New Business Development
- Interior Architecture
- Interior Design
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