I am a multi-hyphenate creative with a
passion for all things design related.
Hi there! I'm Bernadette but most people call me Bernie or B. Although I was born in LA, I was raised in the NJ/NY area and ever since I was young, I’ve dreamed of living a bi-coastal lifestyle. There is no other city that electrifies my soul the way NYC has but in 2018, right before I turned 30, I traded fast paced walks in the snow for slow enjoyable rides in sunny LA.
I would consider myself a creative by heart, but an architectural designer by trade. In 2012, I received my Bachelor Degree in Architecture from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. I have a total of 10 years of experience in architecture, interior design, lighting and styling. I have worked as a designer focusing on various high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial project types across the US and Mexico.
When I'm not driving around LA or running in the streets of NYC, you can find me hiking with my pup, Enzo, plotting my next travel destination, or exploring new local coffee shops for the best cup of joe in town.
Architecture
Interior Design
Lighting
Furniture
Styling
2D/3D Modeling
Revit
CAD
Rhinoceros
SketchUp
Graphics
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Premiere Pro
Model Making
Operate Laser Cutter + 3D Print Machinery
Lighting
AGi32
LEED Sheets
Comcheck
Data Entry
Spexx
Lighting Specifications
Furniture Specifications
Other
Styling
Party Planning
Playing the Ukelele 🙂
03/17 - CURRENT
BYBERNADETTE
Los Angeles, CA +
New York, NY
Principal
Assist clients with architectural and lighting design needs.
03/21 - 01/24
BLOCK RENOVATION
Los Angeles, CA
Design Delivery Manager
Design Lead
Senior Architectural Designer
Freelance Architectural Designer
Assist clients with home renovations along with bathroom and kitchen designs.
07/20 - 06/21
POP
Los Angeles, CA
Design + Administrative Assistant
Oversee daily operations. Assist team in styling homes. Organize and upkeep inventory.
02/19 - 04/20
MEYER DAVIS
Los Angeles, CA
Architectural Designer
Develop design solutions for high-end residential and hospitality interior spaces.
03/17 - 02/18
SPACE EXPLORATION DESIGN
Brooklyn, NY
Architectural Designer + Lighting Consultant
Prepare design documentation and overlook lighting design for all projects.
05/12 - 02/17
HDLC ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING
New York, NY
Senior Lighting Designer
Junior Lighting Designer
Collaborate with architects to design costly effective lighting solutions.
2023 | PUBLISHED IN ELLE DECOR, MARTHA STEWART, BUSINESS INSIDER, REAL SIMPLE, & REAL HOMES - Design Advice for Renovation Solutions
2021 | LENA DUNHAM'S BUNGALOW PUBLISHED IN DWELL & AD - Styled Notable Home
2017 | ‘METLIFE’ PUBLISHED IN CONTRACT DESIGN MAGAZINE - Team Recognized for Design
2014 | IES’ MERIT AWARD - Lighting Design of a Contemporary Financial Institution
2012 | “BUILD IDEAS” EXHIBITION BY THEOHARIS DAVID - Selected for Student Work
2011 | HONORS UNDERGRADUATE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM - Rome, Italy
2011 | TOP PICK IMAGINE AWARD FOR DIFFA’S DINE BY DESIGN EVENT - Dining Space
2008 - 2011 | PRESIDENT’S LIST - Academic Excellence
2008 - 2011 | PRATT’S INPROCESS ARCHIVE BOOK - Selected Design Projects