EDUCATION
2020 MFA in Design research and development, Graduate Interdisciplinary specialization in aging
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
GPA: 3.98
2004 Bachelor Of Science interior Design
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Hochschule für Technik, Stuttgart, Germany
Germany International Studies (2003-2004)
1996 Associate of Arts In Law Enforcement
Terra Community College, Fremont, Ohio
Intervention, Advocacy, and Counseling Major
professional EXPERIENCE
Independent Consultant
(Current)
Collaborate in user-centric research with stakeholders to approach complex problems and build design solutions across multiple disciplines. Qualitative research methods (e.g. interviews, observations, focus groups, and co-design workshops) and new forms of design thinking methods may be applied to gain insight. From the insights, strategy and the innovative solutions are developed.
Unispace, Associate Designer and FFE-Specialist
(2015-2017)
Specified, procured, coordinated the delivery and installation of furniture on multiple projects of various sizes and scopes. Managed large staff moves and building decommissioning for clients. Managed the coordination of multiple vendors on light construction projects and furniture reconfigurations.
Mosaic Design Studio, Interior Designer
(2015)
Lead designer on senior living projects. Tasks include assessing current spaces to develop recommendations for improvement, developing presentations for client approval, generating construction documentation, procuring furniture and coordinating installations.
Continental Office, Designer
(2010-2015)
Space planning and specifying new furniture as well as reconfiguring/redeploying existing furniture. Project and account management service provided on various accounts furniture projects.
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
(2007-2010)
Space planning and specifying new furniture as well as reconfigure/redeploy existing furniture. Specify furniture, finishes and accessories and coordinate the delivery and installation with service providers.
Design Collective, Interior Designer
(2005-2007)
Plan and design the interior spaces of Hospitality, Healthcare and Corporate projects from concept through completion. Specify furniture, finishes and accessories for clients to procure. Coordinate different aspects of the project with installers, manufacturers and fabricators. Develop construction documents for building permits.
publications
Booher, S. (2020). Nurture Sensory Stimulation: A Sourcebook for Caring for Persons with Dementia. Blurb
Booher, S. (2020). Can Biophilic Design Components Impact the Mood and Behavior of Dementia? A conference poster in 2020 Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education proceedings (to be published online at a later date).
Booher, S. (2019). Making Our Future Communities Green. A conference paper in 2019 Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) Annual Conference Proceedings. Peer reviewed.
Booher, S. (2019). Applying Biophilic Design to Eliminate Nature Deficit in the Aging and Urban Communities. A poster presented in 2019 EDRA Annual Conference Proceedings.
Booher, S. (2019). 360 Degree Rainforest. Online video publication in the Second Digital Naturalism Conference, Gamboa, Panama 2019. https://vimeo.com/353865850
Booher, S. (2019). Experience Gamboa. Online video publication in the Second Digital Naturalism Conference, Gamboa, Panama 2019. https://vimeo.com/360108961
Invited presentations
Booher, S. (2020). Nurture: A natural and non-pharmacological approach to promote wellbeing of persons with dementia, Franklin County Task Force on Aging Meeting, August 13, 2020.
Booher, S. (2020). Nurture: A natural and non-pharmacological approach to promote wellbeing of persons with dementia, The Ohio State University Medical College at The James’ Oncogeriatrics Department’s Cancer and Aging Quality Meeting, July 10, 2020.
Booher, S. (2019). Making Our Future Communities Green. Paper presented at the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) 50th Conference, May 23, 2019.
Practiced Methods in design research
Observe
One-on-one interview
Co-design
Focus group
Technology SKILLS
Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator
Collaborative Software: Slack, Miro, Zoom
CAD Capabilities: AutoCad, Revit and SketchUp.
AWARDS
2020 Ohio Scholars in Aging Program
2019 Age-Friendly Innovation Scholarship
2019 Humane Technology and Livable Futures Scholarship
2003 Baden-Wuerttemberg Scholarship
2003 International Project Week Design Winner
exhibition
2004 Design Students Exhibition, Hopkins Hall Gallery for Art and Design, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Guest Lecture
2020 Guest Lecture, Undergraduate Interior Design, Junior studio, The Ohio State University Department of Design, Columbus, Ohio
2019 Guest Professional Critique, Undergraduate Interior Design and Visual Communication Presentations, The Ohio State University Department of Design, Columbus, Ohio
2019 Guest Lecture Biophilia and Biomimicry, Sophomore Interior Design studio, The Ohio State University Department of Design, Columbus, Ohio
2018 Guest Professional Critique, Undergraduate Interior Design Presentations, The Ohio State University Department of Design, Columbus, Ohio
GROUP organizations
2019- Member of Environmental Design Research Association
2013, 2015 Member of International Interior Design Association
2009-2010 Member of International Interior Design Association
Outreach
2019- Volunteer, Senior Star’s Dublin Retirement Village, Dublin, Ohio
2011-2014 Pelotonia volunteer and rider
2009-2010 Committee Member Professional Development, International Interior Design Association, Toledo, OH Chapter