Honoree Profile
Erin Dayrit
Designer II
- Position: Designer II
- Firm: Interior Architects
- Tenure at Firm: Three years
- Nominating Principal: John Hopkins, Design Director
- School: University of Wisconsin-Madison; Harrington College of Design
- Major: Bachelor – Interior Design; Master – Interior Design
Inspired By:
I’m inspired by the world around me and the people and cultures that bring it to life. What drives me is the opportunity to transform the human experience through the built environment. Anything from the rhythm of the city, the change of seasons and to the juxtaposition of texture can spark creativity.
Keys to a Successful Project:
Authenticity, trust, communication, collaboration, and passion infused with laughter and humor.
Interests Outside of Work:
Attending concerts and hearing the next great band. Enjoying Chicago’s neighborhoods and restaurants. Trying new recipes and perfecting the art of cooking. Prioritizing health and wellness with daily fitness routines. Traveling and exploring new destinations with my husband. Taking the time to create memorable moments with my family and friends.
Erin is a shooting star in our office. Since she joined us 2.5 years ago, her positive personality, drive to do the best melds beautifully with her design talent and her caring supportive nature with colleagues, clients and consultants. Her shining star within the office is evidenced by how Erin leads the bimonthly IA Design Forum which helps young designers in the office learn more about the career from colleagues, build confidence by doing mock presentations and share software tips and tricks with each other. Outside of our office, Erin shines by being a bright design talent solving client challenges in thoughtful and beautiful ways.
Favorite Haworth Collection Piece:
Favorite Thing About It:
I love the experiential aspect of this piece, the chair invites you to grasp it as you sit down. It’s welcoming and playful but the beautiful detailing and contrasting stitching makes it so refined. I remember seeing a few pieces at Haworth HQ upholstered in a lovely palette by Patricia Urquiola and it was such an impactful and warm design.
Photos From Erin
