NCIDQ certified Interior Designer with 15+ experience in luxury residential and commercial design. Most recently her experience has involved multiple large projects from $2-4 million dollars. These residential projects are highly personalized and required extensive communication and on site presence. Experienced in all aspects of the design process from concept to completion, Julie possesses a unique combination of talents: rational thinking and a warm personal style. She delivers tactful methods and is discerning, perceptive and considerate. Originally from Michigan, Julie's personal hobbies include studying history and art, reading, escaping through movies and relaxing with travel.
SKILLS
Confident communicator who listens to and understands the subtle needs of a client.
Skilled at research, programming, space planning, design documents, field verification.
Responsible, diligent and takes ownership, rises to the occasion.
Detail oriented problem solver with ability to see beyond the obvious.
Exercises discretion in juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a cool head.
Great eye for selection and specification of FF&E. Tasteful, refined and quality.
Skilled at creating detailed drawings of custom millwork and interior architecture.
Understands construction methods and technologies.
Keeps tabs on global trends in the industry and is a life long learner.
Strong graphic skills for design presentations.
Skilled at writing budgets and keeping to them.
Proficient in Autocad, Photoshop and drawing/sketching.
NCIDQ #021802
Florida ID#5113
EDUCATION
University of Florida - BA Interior Design - Cum Laude - 1999-2003
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Interior Designer & Sales Associate
Ted Maines Interiors - KnollSpace & Muuto Retailer - Winter Park, Florida
August 2014 - January 2020
Lead designer on multiple luxury residential design projects ranging from $2 to 4 million dollars. Award winning projects include the first Platinum LEED award in Florida for Retail - First Green Bank.
Self-employed
Julie Koran Interior Design - Orlando, FL
June 2009 - August 2014
Residential and commercial projects including a law firm that was the first to use DIRTT demountable wall systems in Florida as well as Silver Spurs VIP Lounge, other law and plastic surgery offices, a historic renovation and several residential remodels.
Interior Designer
Brown & Deddens - Orlando, FL
May 2006 - June 2009
Award winning residential interior design firm specializing in interior detailing, millwork, custom furniture and lighting design. Using ordinary materials in extraordinary ways. Work included condominium sales models in Daytona Beach and downtown Orlando. Worked on Builder Magazine House of the Year “Tradewinds” in Baldwin Park.
Junior Interior Designer
Carter Wolf Interiors - Winter Park, FL
December 2003 - May 2006
Seriously exceptional Interior Design in the spirit of the avant-garde.
Intern
E.C Hoffman Designs - Tarpon Springs, FL
2001 - 2002
I was privileged to intern with licensed Interior Designer John Hoffman and his father Ed Hoffman Sr. (E.C. Hoffman Sr.) Ed Hoffman Sr. was one of the first practicing interior designers in Florida. Work included a local restaurant, churches, educational facilities and historical renovations like the Safford House. The Hoffman Family also includes an architect, Ed's son and John's brother is head of Hoffman Architects PA. A highlight project for the family is the award winning Leepa-Ratner Museum of Art in Tarpon Springs, completed in 2002.
HONORS & REWARDS
SKILLS
Confident communicator who listens to and understands the subtle needs of a client.
Skilled at research, programming, space planning, design documents, field verification.
Responsible, diligent and takes ownership, rises to the occasion.
Detail oriented problem solver with ability to see beyond the obvious.
Exercises discretion in juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a cool head.
Great eye for selection and specification of FF&E. Tasteful, refined and quality.
Skilled at creating detailed drawings of custom millwork and interior architecture.
Understands construction methods and technologies.
Keeps tabs on global trends in the industry and is a life long learner.
Strong graphic skills for design presentations.
Skilled at writing budgets and keeping to them.
Proficient in Autocad, Photoshop and drawing/sketching.
NCIDQ #021802
Florida ID#5113
EDUCATION
University of Florida - BA Interior Design - Cum Laude - 1999-2003
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Interior Designer & Sales Associate
Ted Maines Interiors - KnollSpace & Muuto Retailer - Winter Park, Florida
August 2014 - January 2020
Lead designer on multiple luxury residential design projects ranging from $2 to 4 million dollars. Award winning projects include the first Platinum LEED award in Florida for Retail - First Green Bank.
Self-employed
Julie Koran Interior Design - Orlando, FL
June 2009 - August 2014
Residential and commercial projects including a law firm that was the first to use DIRTT demountable wall systems in Florida as well as Silver Spurs VIP Lounge, other law and plastic surgery offices, a historic renovation and several residential remodels.
Interior Designer
Brown & Deddens - Orlando, FL
May 2006 - June 2009
Award winning residential interior design firm specializing in interior detailing, millwork, custom furniture and lighting design. Using ordinary materials in extraordinary ways. Work included condominium sales models in Daytona Beach and downtown Orlando. Worked on Builder Magazine House of the Year “Tradewinds” in Baldwin Park.
Junior Interior Designer
Carter Wolf Interiors - Winter Park, FL
December 2003 - May 2006
Seriously exceptional Interior Design in the spirit of the avant-garde.
Intern
E.C Hoffman Designs - Tarpon Springs, FL
2001 - 2002
I was privileged to intern with licensed Interior Designer John Hoffman and his father Ed Hoffman Sr. (E.C. Hoffman Sr.) Ed Hoffman Sr. was one of the first practicing interior designers in Florida. Work included a local restaurant, churches, educational facilities and historical renovations like the Safford House. The Hoffman Family also includes an architect, Ed's son and John's brother is head of Hoffman Architects PA. A highlight project for the family is the award winning Leepa-Ratner Museum of Art in Tarpon Springs, completed in 2002.
HONORS & REWARDS
- 2018 Aurora Award SBC - Best remodel or renovation - single family residence. "Winter Park Royale"
- 2018 Parade of Homes GOBA - Best in category - Modern on Minnehaha - A modern new construction with warm organic materials.
- 2018 First place - LEED project2018 ASID - First Green Bank - Orlando
- 2018 Golden Brick - Sustainability2018 Orlando Downtown Development Board -First Green Bank - Orlando
- LEED v4 ID&C Retail Platinum Certification2018 USGBC - LEED - First Green Bank - Orlando