mapmaker
artist • architect • designer • leader • mentor • teacher • strategist • diagrammer • student • technologist
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artist • architect • designer • leader • mentor • teacher • strategist • diagrammer • student • technologist •••
Hi, I’m Meghan. My bernedoodle puppy is Oberon, my husband is Owen, and we live in the mountains where the climate suits our clothes.
My creative superpower and passion is diagramming. I’ve spent many years studying and working as a designer & architect, learning new things, and making art in various forms. Most recently, I was the Director of Design Technology at a renowned custom residential architecture firm in Los Angeles. This leadership role involved not only deep knowledge of architecture and technology (which is in my DNA), but also establishing a firm-wide vision, strategy, and budget, as well as extensive R&D, teaching & mentoring, and hands-on project work.
Working closely with individuals for training and mentorship has developed into another core passion and strength … and I’ve moved intentionally in this direction by taking courses and launching a Creativity Coaching practice.
work & education
artist • 45 yrs
designer • 30 yrs
architect • 22 yrs
teacher & mentor • 20 yrs
leader • 10 yrs
design tech director • 4 yrs
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Licensed Architect, North Carolina • since 2014
License # 12947, North Carolina Board of Architecture
KAA Design Group, Los Angeles CA • custom residential architecture
Director of Design Technology [ 2021-2025 ]
Leadership roles: Associate, Senior Associate [ 2017-2025 ]
Architecture roles: Designer, Project Coordinator, Project Architect [ 2011-2021 ]
Notable projects:
The Vessel, as Project Architect (https://kaadesigngroup.com/projects/the-vessel/)
Dubai Residence (concept design), as Proj Architect (https://kaadesigngroup.com/projects/dubai/)
Blufftop Residence (unbuilt), as Proj Architect (https://kaadesigngroup.com/projects/blufftop/)
First Street Residence, as Proj Coord. and Proj Manager (https://kaadesigngroup.com/projects/first-street-residence/)
Paseo la Cresta Residence, as Proj Coord. (https://kaadesigngroup.com/projects/paseo-la-cresta/)
Aspen Residence, Proj Coordinator, SD phase (https://kaadesigngroup.com/projects/aspen-residence-2/)
Private Residence “Paradise Extension”, Santa Cruz CA • residential architecture
Architectural Designer [ 2009-2011 ]
Williard Ferm Architects, Raleigh NC • public/civic architecture
Architectural Designer [ 2008-2011 ]
UNC Chapel Hill, NC • design
Interface Design & Software Documentation [ 2002-2005 ]
Independent • web design
Website design & coding for local artists and architecture firms [ 2002 - 2010 ]
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Hakomi-Informed Somatic Coaching [ 03/2025 - 06/2025 ]
“A professional training that integrates core Hakomi methodology into a coaching framework. The HiSC Program offers a foundational Program in the principles, theories, and basic techniques of Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy as applied to the coaching field.” (from program description)
Introduction to Hakomi [ 01/2025 ]
Two-day intensive experiential workshop.
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Master of Architecture [ 2004 - 2007 ]
NC State University, School of Design
Bachelor of Industrial Design & Bachelor of Art and Design [ 1998 - 2002 ]
NC State University, School of Design
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Midjourney Guide
focused on Promptcraft & Education
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My digital ecosystem - tools I use regularly (on a Mac):
Archicad
Rhino & Grasshopper
Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.
3D printing (Prusa printer and slicer)
Twinmotion, Enscape
Midjourney, KREA, Magnific, Runway, etc.
ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity AI, etc.
Airtable
Notion
Miro
a little HTML, CSS, Python
Recent Courses & Workshops:
Parametric Intelligence 2.0 w/ Studio Tim Fu, via PA Academy [ 05/2025 ]
Midjourney workshop, via NORDFY [ 2024 ]
Midjourney workshop, via PA Academy [ 2024 ]
Rhino3D, via Udemy [ 2023 ]
Grasshopper Parametric Design, via Udemy [ 2023 ]
Midjourney 4, via Udemy [ 2024 ]
ChatGPT, via Udemy [ 2024 ]
100 Days of Code (Python), via Replit [ 2022 ]
things i'm familiar with…
in personal life
empathy
perfectionism
achievement orientation
synesthesia
HSP (highly sensitive person)
anxiety, panic, agoraphobia
food allergies
inquiry into identity
seeking inspiration
relationship dynamics
loved ones with illness
in professional life
leadership
creating a vision
team dynamics
systems thinking
change management
work/life tensions
productivity
mentorship & teaching
