Collaboration

Historically and euphemistically, home and interior designers have often been known for their "design vision". There have been true visionary designers but more often than not, that translates to "ego" and an inability to compromise and accommodate the needs of the client and the builder. And conversely, clients and builders are not always appreciative of the designers' efforts.

Collaboration is the realm in which the best design solutions develop. When a designer understands the real needs of the client, the practical concerns of the construction process, and the client and builder understand the concept the designer is creating the resulting product can become far more than just the sum of its parts.

Though working primarily in Lancaster and the surrounding region for more than 25 years, Suzan has clients in Atlanta, Annapolis, New York, and Santa Barbara. Suzan has also served as Chair of the Department of Interior Design at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design for four years. She continues to teach Continuing Education courses in Interior Design at PCAD.

“My goal is to create a team that includes client, builder, consultants, and myself to create a final project that we all are pleased with and are proud of in the end.”