Today we’d like to introduce you to Maya Moghadam.
Hi Maya, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Growing up in a family in Tehran where my father was an art professor and my mother was an architectural project manager, I was highly influenced by the arts. Therefore, it was natural that I would pursue a bachelor’s degree in Arts and Crafts, which was the degree at the time which incorporated aspects of both design and architecture. After graduation at the age of 24, I co-founded my own company.
In 2010, I received an MBA in Marketing, which furthered the success of my business and helped to expand my firm. Nevertheless, it had always been my heart’s desire to obtain a master’s degree in Interior Design, so I searched to determine the #1 educational program in this field, which led me to Savannah College of Arts and Design in Atlanta, Georgia. Here I was accepted and received a scholarship. This was the beginning of a new journey in my life, which brought both joys and challenges.
Upon arriving in the U.S. in 2017 as an international student, the currency rate exchange plummeted, which left me with the need to work multiple part-time jobs while also enrolled in a full academic program. This, in addition to improving second-language skills and adapting to a new culture, was very challenging and left me homesick, but with perseverance, I was able to graduate with a 4.0 GPA, having earned an award for outstanding academic achievement. This resulted in multiple job offers across the U.S.
Despite my past experience and educational achievements, I deliberately accepted an entry-level position that would further enhance the development of my knowledge and skills to be more proficient in the field of Interior Design in the United States. However, this created challenges if its own, and I missed personal engagement with clients and the management of projects. Over time, it became clear that my best contribution to the field of Interior Design is to operate my own business where I have the freedom to directly influence the outcome of all aspects of design and installation with quality and integrity.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No family or friends upon arrival in the U.S. – all alone Negative stereotyping of being international, especially Iranian. Change in worldview/belief which prevents me from returning to my home country. No past work history or credit in the U.S. is necessary to move forward.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Whether transforming your entire house, a new construction, or refreshing an existing space, my desire is to create a simple, stress-free, enjoyable, and fun working process.
I am honored to offer the whole design process, perform interior design assignments, amenities design, conceptual design, schematic Design, design space planning, renovation, construction, color palette, landscape design, kitchen design, bathroom design, and then assisting to select furniture, fabric, and finishes, flooring, custom design, Lighting, and the final step staging!! Let’s design a space that reflects your own unique style. Whether it’s residential or commercial, it should be 100% you.
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
Patient, positive, focus, hard-working, be responsible and trustworthy to my clients, and I love what I do and enjoy every single second of it!
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