Student Spotlight 2020

Name: Rebecca Vooys
Concentration: Interior Design
College/University: Wentworth Institute of Technology 
Year(s) of Graduation: 2020

Why did you choose to pursue interior design in college?: I've always admired the impact that great architecture and design can have on a person. I knew that I wanted to play a role in creating those powerful moments.  
Why do you want to be a member of IIDA NE?:I thought it would be a great opportunity to learn more about the industry and meet new people. 

If you could travel to any place in the world, where would you go & why?: Spain. I'd love to see the architecture, in particular the works of Gaudi. 
Favorite IIDA event/memory: I haven't been a member for very long, but I've participated in the IIDA NE Fashion Show the past three years and loved it! I even got to model in the this last show, where we took home the trophy for best student entry.
Favorite Disney movie: Beauty and the Beast, although that's a hard choice.

Favorite summer activity: Going to the beach.
Favorite class outside of Interior Design: Society's Environmental Impact, which discussed climate change and sustainability. 
Favorite design software program: Revit and Enscape. 
If you weren't a designer, what would you be? A mechanical engineer.
Coffee or tea? Both, but usually coffee.