Personal Statement
Hello!
My name is Maricela Echeveste. I am currently completing my third year in Arizona State University’s Interior Design program. As an honors student, I have begun conducting research for my thesis topic, focusing on the integration of multisensory elements in workplace design. I am passionate about sustainability and inclusive design practices.
I am drawn toward the field of interior design for its unique ability to improve everyday life through creativity and thoughtful problem-solving. My design approach blends functionality with a deep appreciation for textures, natural materials, and human-centered spaces .I aspire to create inclusive spaces that not only serve but inspire the people who use them.
Herberger Student Success Peer Mentor
August 2023 - Present
At ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
Deliver culturally competent and empathy-driven mentorship to first-time first-year students who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and/or First-Gen students
Work alongside the Office of Student Success to equitably assess and foster creative programming
Plan Mentor Collective social events
Children’s Museum of Phoenix Seasonal Playologist
May 2023 - August 2024
Engaging with patrons with high energy to share educational value of exhibits
Assist with daily setup and cleanup of exhibit spaces
Engaging with all visitors with different learning styles
Enforcing museum policies and procedures
Public speaking, facilitation of story times
Making daily announcements over the intercom
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