Four Interior Design Students Selected for Metropolis Future100

Interior design students Hannah Crutchfield (MID), Marija Ivic (MID II), Kait Reynolds (MID), and Caroline St. Clergy (BSID) were four of only 50 interior design students selected for Metropolis Magazine's Future100 out of more than 400 submissions from schools across North America. Only three other schools had as many students recognized by the program this year. 

In addition to being featured in the March/April 2023 print issue of Metropolis Magazine, work from the Future100 cohort was shared directly with recruiters at architecture and design firms across the country. All four Future100 students from the School of Architecture will graduate this semester. 

Read on for images of their work, comments from our nominating faculty, and more about what these students will get up to post-graduation. 

Hannah Crutchfield, Master of Interior Design, First-Professional

Nominator: Lysa Janssen

Hannah is consistently one of our program’s most talented students. Hannah’s poised, articulate, and sophisticated aesthetic is showcased throughout her portfolio and design work – from her sense of graphic layout to her inventive use of light, color, texture, and pattern – her projects are beautiful, original, and award-winning.

Post-undergrad, Hannah would spend her week crafting copy on small business accounting, and her weekends contemplating spaces – both her own and those she visited. Hannah chose to change paths and pursue a career in interiors because she believes the spaces we occupy greatly influence our everyday lives, and she was eager for more creative freedom and tactility in her career. After finishing her MID degree at UT, Hannah will be working at a small Austin-based studio that primarily focuses on residential spaces. 

Marija Ivic, Master of Interior Design, Post-Professional 

Nominator: Igor Siddiqui

Marija brings both a global perspective to interiors as well as a wide range of interests that inform her design sensibility. While she imbues each design assignment with specificity and rigorous exploration, she has also developed a subtle but consistent aesthetic that she weaves through all her pursuits.

Coming from Croatia and having studied in both the United Kingdom and the United States, Marija has curated a collection of visual memories that she is eager to utilize in enhancing people's spatial experiences. After graduation, she is seeking a position in a contemporary firm where she can expand her passion for integrating architecture, art, and objects to create dynamic and cohesive interior design.  

Kait Reynolds, Master of Interior Design, First-Professional 

Nominator: Clay Odom

I have seen Kait’s work both expand and deepen in its qualities of design, technological prowess, and conceptual rigor. She has consistently produced work at the top of her studios. In my seminar, she began a line of inquiry exploring the role of advanced technologies, namely artificial intelligence, to produce surface, lighting, and pattern in interior design.

Kait Reynolds pursued the MID I program with a passion for exploring the intersection of digital and spatial design. Her goal is to create immersive and innovative interiors that challenge traditional design and incorporate new tech like AI. Despite her eagerness to continue her design career, Kait understands the importance of taking time off to recharge and recover. During this break, she plans to continue freelancing and working on passion projects until she finds the perfect fit for her next career move.

Caroline St. Clergy, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Nominator: Nerea Feliz 

Caroline St Clergy is an outstanding student whose design work has been repeatedly awarded at a national level. She uses a broad material palette and formal experimentation to respond plastically to the specifics of each design challenge to produce responsible environments that are formally rich and deeply stimulating.

Caroline’s interest in interior design is rooted in the profound impact that physical spaces can have on human experience. From a young age, she’s been captivated by the local vernacular and unique design styles of different places, finding joy in the intricate details and stories that they convey. This passion has driven her to pursue a career in interior design, where she aims to continue exploring the intersections between design, inhabitation, and attention to detail. Post-graduation, she intends to push the boundaries of design through continued research and experimentation, striving to create spaces that not only serve practical purposes but also inspire and enhance the lives of their occupants.