Melissa Shi

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My love for interior design is rooted in human connection and understanding. When designing a space, I like to think about who is going to be occupying it, what challenges they may have, and how I can give them the best experience possible. Being a problem solver makes completing a project much more rewarding, especially when you are creating a unique solution. What I love about the industry is the difference in work-life compared to my short career as a public accountant. I enjoy the constant change of day-to-day duties, the collaboration between teammates, and the connection to the client.

Serving two years as a leader of UNT’s Interior Design Student Alliance has been such a rewarding and educational experience, allowing me to create many relationships with a lot of great people in the industry, which I hope to continue into post-graduation.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Terminal F: An Inclusive Passenger Journey
The newly constructed Terminal F at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport exhibits an easy passenger journey with inclusive design as the guiding principle. Various furniture options are provided throughout the terminal for all types of travelers. Sensory design directs materials and ceiling features, aiding in wayfinding and balancing hypo- and hyper-sensitivities of those on the spectrum.