"I genuinely enjoy collaborating on design projects. Interior designers are so creative and unique! As creative types, our opinions can be strong, and design ideas can conflict; however, it is important to remember to respect and be open to other people's ideas. Every time I have the opportunity to work with another designer, I end up walking away with so much knowledge and inspiration. On one project, I joined a team of local designers building a new and very modern public library. There were many moving parts, and because the government was involved, every single detail needed to be discussed and collectively decided on with stringent guidelines to follow. There was no room for error on this project, and it was a huge challenge not only because of the political and budget-related logistics but also because of the variety of personalities involved. Today, the library is thriving, and it truly is an architectural and design masterpiece that has been embraced by the community. I learned so much about myself as an Interior Designer, and I am proud of my contributions to that team."