Midori Karasawa of STYLE GUIDE Interior Design was featured in Interior Design Society Blog.
When did you realize that you wanted to become an interior designer?
I worked in product marketing for more than 20 years before deciding to make a career change. In my previous role, I led the product creation process for Nike apparel and footwear and enjoyed delving into consumer insight, product conceptualization, design and development before going to market. Through my job, I was also able to travel the world, which exposed me to so many different expressions of design not only in architecture and interiors, but lifestyle and culture as well. When I had the opportunity to rethink my path for the next 20 years, I knew interior design was calling, as I have always had a passion for creating beautiful and functional environments. From past experiences, I know that if I align my interests with what I do for a living, it is a recipe for success.