Honoree Profile
Natalie Bernardo
CBRE Design Collective
- Title: Designer II
- Tenure at Firm: 3 Years
- Nominating Principal: Tina Lamkey, Senior Director, Adrienne Harbarger, Senior Project Lead
- School: Miami University of Ohio
- Major: Interior Design with a Minor in Art & Architecture History
Inspired By:
I am most inspired by storytelling. I love learning about the people and places that surround me. Interior design is influenced by so many different things, from fashion to art to culture and I am always inspired by how these can come together to create something new.
Keys to a Successful Project:
An in depth understanding of the project goals and a strong design concept. Creating trust with the client to make them feel truly understand, yet open to fresh ideas. And a collaborative team with multiple skill sets that want to create a unique experience for the client.
Interests Outside of Work:
Cooking new recipes, going to concerts, exploring the city with my friends, painting and ceramics, and visiting my family in Colorado.
“Natalie is a rising star on our team, she consistently brings value to each project and has exceptional attention to detail. Natalie is upbeat and positive and lifts the morale in the office. She also doesn’t just manage our library and vendors as a side gig, but actually designed and built the library (with her own two hands).”
Tina Lamkey
Senior Director
Favorite Haworth Collection Piece:
What Is Special About It:
I’ve been loving mirrored surfaces lately. This piece is so inherently simple yet it’s reflective qualities work with the other elements in a space to create something very dynamic.
Photos From Natalie
