With a background in both the Arts and Design, Moira has worked in the industry for the past 20 years and holds an MFA from the New England School of Art & Design. Her resume includes the The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, The Shelburne Museum of Vermont, Porcelanosa, Modern furniture companies such as Montage and Design Within Reach, as well as, Assistant Designer to prominent Interior Designer William Hodgins . It was while working at the MFA (during the Victoria and Albert exhibit featuring pieces from the 19th century Aesthetic Movement) that Moira really felt at home with objects and artifacts. This led her to pursue a career as an Interior Designer. “I loved that design was rich with diversity, historical depth, visually satisfying and constantly evolving”.
It is no surprise why Moira feels so passionately about Interior Design. As a child, she frequented antique shops and flea markets with her grandmother who taught Moira how to recognize the authentic and beautiful in decorative objects. Having an eye for the decorative arts is “deep seated” for her, as well as, her affinity for nature. Growing up near the ocean, as well as living in Vermont, Moira was always mesmerized by her natural surroundings. “I love that nature is constant and brimming with patterns”.
As a designer, Moira feels it is imperative to collaborate with her clients, as she feels that space is an emotional extension of one’s self. “Design is a process and a process that cannot be ignored. I need to know who that person is or what we need to achieve conceptually in order to create a space that evokes positive sensations on a multitude of levels. Each human is unique and our space should reflect who we are, or who we would like to be. I love to study people, how they live, how they function and what makes them unique.” Her style is modern, minimal with a hint of vintage. She resides on the South Shore of Massachusetts.
