Women in Design Who Inspire!
New York, NY - March 8, 2024
Marybeth Shaw | Wolf-Gordon
Marybeth Shaw, Chief Creative Officer at Wolf-Gordon, oversees brand management, product design, and marketing, with an emphasis on design excellence and sustainability. She was recently awarded the 2024 Justin P. Allman Award by the Wallcoverings Association (WA), a prestigious award that recognizes one individual per year who has made a long-lasting, positive contribution to the wallcoverings industry. Prior to Wolf-Gordon, Shaw founded her own award-winning design studio: Shaw Jelveh Design created, comprehensive 2-D/3-D/virtual branding programs and products for companies in commercial interiors, and completed dozens of projects for the USGBC and other environmental policy organizations.
Aimée Wilder
NYC native Aimée Wilder, the creative force behind her eponymous design brand, cultivated her passion for art and design through early exposure to fashion and textiles. With a background that includes notable positions at Dwell Studio, Martha Stewart Living, and The Gap, Wilder gained global recognition when Vans featured three of her patterns on 30 styles of shoes and accessories in 2008. Known for her bold designs and playful aesthetic, she launched her namesake wallpaper brand at New York’s ICFF and has since expanded its line to include tile, home textiles and handmade rugs, as well as accessories such as pillows and poufs.
Kris Moran | Suomi Design Works
Kris Moran, known for collaborating with directors such as Wes Anderson as a set designer, brings a distinctive simplicity and playful freedom to her craft, contributing to seamless storytelling experiences. As a seasoned set decorator and artist with international acclaim, her work spans films like The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Joker, The Wolf of Wall Street, and The Cider House Rules. For Suomi Design Works, Moran specializes in narrative-driven projects as the firm’s Director of Storytelling, incorporating salvage and repurposing of artifacts into her design approach.
Jannicke Ramso | Woogmaster Studio
Norway native designer Jannicke Ramso is a highly respected senior project manager of Woogmaster Studio. With the sensitivity required for residential design and a distinct creative flair, Ramso has been instrumental in developing the firm's procedures from its infancy, and has gained client trust to guide the completion of luxury residences and commercial projects alike. Utilizing her previous experience designing and working aboard "The World", an extravagant residential yacht, Ramso brings a unique, invaluable perspective to the firm. Her dedication shines through every design, and is only matched by that which she shows to her family.
Sally Thomas Cooper | Thomas Cooper Studio
Equipped with a rich background that spans from film and music to interior design and product marketing, Sally Thomas Cooper is a force to be reckoned with. Co-owning a historic 85,000 square foot production facility and artisan workshop in east Los Angeles with partner Jason Kai Cooper, the New Zealand native spearheaded her latest venture, Thomas Cooper Studio, in 2023 to explore the material and sculptural essence of lighting following the success of sister brands Luxe Light + Home and Lusive.
Stacy Shoemaker Rauen | Emerald Design Group
As Senior Vice President at Emerald Design Group and editor in chief of Hospitality Design magazine, Stacy Shoemaker Rauen has championed the hospitality design industry in a myriad of ways. A trend tracker and avid contributor, Shoemaker Rauen organizes panels and hosts for Hospitality Design conferences, and has been quoted in various outlets like CNBC and The Washington Post. She founded Hospitality Design's CitySCENE and NextGen Forum, fostering connections and supporting the next generation of hospitality design leaders. Shoemaker Rauen is also involved with NEWH and serves on a handful of industry boards.