A firm believer that enthusiasm fuels our imagination, Cat pours her contagious joy, friendliness and professionalism into everything she does. As a graduate from the Interior Design program at the International Academy of Fashion and Design in Montreal, her passion for all things beautiful and functional was cultivated from a relatively young age. Gravitating for years to the ceramic tile industry, she began her career at Céragrès, initially in sales and then in showroom management. Over time, she had the opportunity to learn the fine art of product marketing and develop her creativity. The desire to create her own brand of products was sparked after attending her first ceramic fair in Bologna, Italy. In 2002, she founded MUDTILE and in partnership with Ciot, developed the brand throughout Canada and the U.S. with the support of Stone Source, Dominion Tile, Icon and McKenna Distribution.“Having been a salesperson myself is a huge part of my design process. I constantly keep in mind that salespeople need products that easily mix and match with their vast offering as that creates more opportunities to meet their clients’ needs.” This experience, combined with her meticulous attention to detail inevitably led to her profound interest and proficiency in artistic direction.MUDTILE products grace well-known buildings throughout North America and beyond. Projects include the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, West Edmonton Mall, the HAMAD Medical Corporation in the Middle East, the Minnesota Vikings NFL Stadium in Minneapolis, Toronto’s hip Loblaws at Maple Leaf Gardens and Mastro’s Restaurant in Washington, DC.