2025 Ones To Watch Scholars:

 

Bri Dazio, ASID, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC, Fitwel Ambassador 

Interior Designer III, Perkins&Will 

Bri is a designer at Perkins&Will’s Boston studio, specializing in corporate, education and industrial projects. A member of the firm’s Human Experience research team, she centers her work on social and environmental equity and human health. For her projects, Bri takes a population-specific approach to identify key factors that impact user experience. Recently, she led an assessment of Plymouth State University’s residence halls, authoring the final report through a comprehensive analysis of raw data and floor plans. Active within the IIDA New England Chapter, Bri will soon serve as vice president of student engagement. In every aspect of her work, Bri champions inclusive, research-driven design that enhances the human experience.  

 

Bryana Duley, ASID Allied, LEED Green Associate 

Interior Designer II, EwingCole 

Bryana is a passionate interior designer at EwingCole in Philadelphia. She holds a master’s in interior architecture and design from Drexel University and dual undergraduate degrees from West Virginia University. Her work spans hospitality, commercial, healthcare, government and education sectors, with a focus on enhancing user-centered spatial experiences. Beyond her day-to-day practice, Bryana is an active volunteer with ASID Pennsylvania East, where she currently serves as director of professional development. Her design philosophy is grounded in empathy, innovation and collaboration. Bryana is currently pursuing NCIDQ certification and remains committed to shaping meaningful spaces and a stronger design community. 

 

 

Kenya Jones-Lowell, ASID Associate 

Interior Designer, Rice Fergus Miller 

Kenya Jones-Lowell is an interior designer based in the Pacific Northwest working with an acquired neurological disability. She is an alumnus of Converse College for Women and Savannah College of Art and Design. After completing her thesis on resilient and sustainable communities, Kenya began her career contributing to Berkebile Nelson Immenschuh McDowell’s (BNIM) revitalization work in her hometown of Springfield following the 2011 tornado. She currently designs environments for hospitality, air travel and tribal enterprises. Her work, featured in over 150 publications, has received top honors for creativity, innovation and advocacy. Kenya believes the essence of hospitality lies in honoring space and crafting environments where people feel seen, heard and celebrated.  

 

 

Whitney Luerding, ASID, NCIDQ, WELL AP, LEED Green Associate 

Interior Designer, Associate, Lamar Johnson Collaborative 

An interior designer based in St. Louis, Mo., Whitney’s work is rooted in empathy, creativity and impact. Raised in a service-oriented family, she has long been driven to make a difference through design. Whitney believes great spaces should enhance functionality, reflect personality, and support overall well-being. With experience leading projects, mentoring students, and engaging local design communities, Whitney brings intention and collaboration to every role. This purpose-driven mindset fuels both her creative practice and her leadership across the profession.. 

  

 

Mona Nahm, ASID, IIDA, Associate AIA, LFA, LEED BD+C, WELL AP, NCIDQ, RID Nevada, CID California 

Senior Designer, Y.A. Studio 

Mona is a senior designer at Y.A. Studio in San Francisco, Calif., where she specializes in multi-family affordable housing. With degrees in film and interior design, she brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to her projects. As chair of ASID’s Continuing Education Committee, Mona is a vocal advocate for integrating sustainability principles into design education. She frequently collaborates across disciplines to address environmental and economic challenges, believing that every space tells a story—and it is her role to amplify it through thoughtful, inclusive design.  

 

Charlotte Noyes, ASID, NCIDQ, LEED GA 

Interior Design, Elkus Manfredi Architects 

Charlotte joined Elkus Manfredi Architects in 2015 and has contributed to a diverse portfolio spanning workplace, higher education, life sciences, hospitality, and retail. Her skill set includes space planning, design development, construction documentation, and furniture specification. She currently manages design development and specifications for The Hub, a mixed-use project at Rutgers University, and oversees an $11 million FF&E budget for FM Global’s workplace and lab in Norwood, Mass. Charlotte has received numerous accolades, including the IIDA Emerging Leader Award (2019), Interior Design Magazine’s Boston 30 Under 30 (2023), and the National 30 Under 30 (2024). She was also named one of just 11 recipients of Interior Design Magazine’s NEXT Award (2024) and is among 12 designers nationally selected for ThinkLab’s Gen Z Cohort.  

 

Johnson Pun, ASID Allied 

Senior Associate, Woods Bagot 

Johnson’s career began in construction management, where he contributed to the World Trade Center Master Plan with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey—an experience that profoundly shaped his perspective on the built environment’s role in human experience. Eager to move from oversight to impact, he later joined Krista Ninivaggi’s firm, K&CO, specializing in multi-family and hospitality interiors. As K&CO merged with the global architecture firm Woods Bagot, Johnson helped grow the practice and now leads interior design for major national projects including The Brooklyn Tower, The Knox in Dallas, and Mercedes-Benz Places in Miami. He is also an active volunteer with ASID’s Engagement Council, advancing the Society’s mission of connection and growth across the profession. 

 

Shawn Shin, ASID Allied 

Design Director, Gensler 

Shawn is a design director at Gensler’s Los Angeles office, leading projects that range from intimate interiors to major international developments—including a 7.9 million-square-foot airport. His award-winning portfolio spans workplace, civic, and cultural spaces, defined by a commitment to balancing elegance, purpose, and connection. Outside of project work, Shawn mentors emerging professionals through Gensler’s Talent Development Program and serves as a guest critic at design schools nationwide. Since 2002, he has also participated in global mission work, teaching art and supporting underserved communities. These experiences inform his belief that the most impactful design begins with empathy and drives meaningful, lasting change.