Kelcey (Mclaughlin) Owen Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Holland Landing, On, Ca

Promoted sales by presenting unique brand story, and building relationships with workplace design influencers as a knowledgeable advisor for emerging furniture trends, product applications and strategic value engineering pathways.

Strong resource for designers and dealers looking for well-designed furniture fitting for their projects. Represented several commercial design manufacturers including JSI, Artopex, LightCorp, Claridge and Clear Design.

Analyzes client requirements to determine priorities, spatial efficiencies and order of work flow. Works in 2-3 person team to develop a design strategy that organizes the space physically and visually providing intuitive way finding and efficient work flow. Presents finish selections to the client that speaks to their values, company culture and target audience. Follows projects through all phases from initial schematic planning through final construction administration ensuring design intent is maintained through all unplanned construction concessions.

One in a series of international pop-up design offices under the direction of designer Garth Roberts involving a multi-disciplinary staff to handle diverse client projects. Worked alongside communications designers, architects and industrial designers to create designs that considered history of client brands and developed strategies to offer more contemporary context to their products.

Supported design team on several residential projects with scopes ranging from kitchen renovation to entire home design. Helped develop design options for custom drapery, casework and ceramic tile layouts.