Christina Parente has constantly worked within the design industry. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons.) from Ryerson University, she started her career in graphic design and advertising. Christina was always fond of brand exposure and engagement, and helped various companies expand their brand portfolio. She also has a fond interest in robotics and virtual environments, and decided to pursue combining virtual and physical environments, becoming an Experiential Designer with a retail brand strategist. Exposure to the physical realm sparked an interest in designing the physical space. Four years later, and a Bachelor in Interior Design (Hons.) in hand, Christina decided to pursue a career in Interior Design.
Christina has 8 years of experience in the industry, specializing in residential, commercial and retail design. Her proudest projects involve pursuing a company’s brand and allowing the physical environment to showcase that brand identity.
Christina’s next step in the DesignHer career is to advance her ability in contract administration and project management. She has recently managed her own construction team and wishes to pursue an entire full scope design-build firm.