A love for Interiors & Community Creativity
Athda Roots
This name is rooted in family history.
Ath, pulled from the Gaelic word athchoiriu for refurbish/restore combined with da from the Igbo word daalu. This word means “thank you”, a reminder of gratitude.
Collaborative Values
support people through design so they can craft their own vision of home.
Build relationships to foster community in multiple spheres; between vendor collaborations, between Athasa and client, between Athasa and non-profits. These relationships are sought to last, motivated by value and longevity
Help create a sense of accomplishment, pride, and validation for the new homeowners by designing toward their needs. Help open the explorative process for them and guide them as they create their own ideal space.
Establish mindful practices of design, keeping sustainability and trauma-informed design at the forefront of every decision for the most thoughtful impact.
what is trauma-informed design?
Trauma-informed design is a type of design practice that focuses on the impact of the built environment on the emotions and behaviors of people. Our physical environment has great influence on our stress levels and can both mitigate or exacerbate trauma. A well-designed environment communicates safety, autonomy, play, dignity because its details are guided by the culture, identity, and vision of the community utilizing the space.
A non-exhaustive list of sources and design firms that practice trauma-informed design and whom I am inspired by in my own work.
Let’s Connect
I’d love to collaborate with you.