"There can be a lot of pressure in this job when collaborating with architects and tradespeople. We all have timelines to meet, and some days, it can be a challenge to satisfy all of these deadlines. However, I find that as long as I maintain a professional and courteous attitude, most situations can be figured out before they turn into a conflict. Just last month, a situation became heated between a contractor and me when he said that my design idea was 'impossible.' Luckily, the architect was on-site and disagreed with the contractor. We were able to maintain respect for all opinions, and we verbally worked out the misunderstanding. I believe that every project is about the clients' vision and never about ego. Contractors, architects, and tradespeople are critical to every project, and without them, I could not be a successful Designer. For that reason, I am always mindful of working as a positive team player."
