Elizabeth Bokone
INTERIOR DESIGNER
IIDA
A recent graduate of Kent State University, Elizabeth is an up-and-coming Interior Designer working across all different typologies. Her focus is to design with an empathetic mindset through the use of innovative solutions for all future generations. She specializes in highlighting a client’s branding to effectively provide a sense of ownership and identity to their space.
INTERVIEW
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
I grew up in the Youngstown-Warren area.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOBBY OR PASTIME?
My hobbies consist of recharging through journaling, being with friends or family, listening to music, and learning more about astrology (Aquarius, here).
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? IF SO, TELL US ABOUT THEM.
My 8-year-old mutt, Copper, was rescued from Houston, Texas when he was a puppy. He’s a mix of Australian Shepherd, Coonhound, Labrador Retriever, just to name a few. My cat, Dinah, who I’ve had since first grade, passed away recently, but I can’t count her out.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VACATION SPOT?
Walt Disney World and Port Clinton, OH are family favorites.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WORD?
Serendipity
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL?
My Parents.
WHAT’S THE BEST HALLOWEEN COSTUME YOU'VE EVER HAD?
I went all out for Halloween when I was little with the help of my crafty mom. My best, by far, had to be my bathtub costume. A storage container with balloon “bubbles” was my bathtub, and I even had a showerhead with running water (a paper bowl attached to a PVC pipe with silver streamers dangling from it).
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE 90's SHOW?
How do I choose between Friends, That ‘70s Show, and Freaks and Geeks?
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE BOOK?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
WHAT DOES ARCHITECTURAL EXCELLENCE MEAN TO YOU?
Architectural (and design) excellence means telling a story. We are the authors, and the users of the space are defining characters in that narrative.
