I’m an interior designer driven by real-world experience as much as formal training. After earning my Interior Design diploma in 2025, I bring together technical design skills with an unconventional background in hospitality and education. I started working at 15 to fund my own education, and went on to build over 10 years of experience in hospitality. This has given me a deep, practical understanding of how spaces actually function—especially in restaurants, high-traffic environments, and flexible-use spaces. Alongside this, nearly 20 years in teaching have shaped my passion for sensory-sensitive design. I’m especially interested in creating environments that support different needs, reduce overwhelm, and feel intuitive to inhabit. Having begun traveling internationally at 18 and working across different cultures, I bring a global perspective and a grounded, responsive approach to every project. I design spaces that are thoughtful, functional, and deeply human.

Jessica Blanco

I’m an interior designer driven by real-world experience as much as formal training. After earning my Interior Design diploma in 2025, I bring together technical design skills with an unconventional background in hospitality and education. I started working at 15 to fund my own education, and went on to build over 10 years of experience in hospitality. This has given me a deep, practical understanding of how spaces actually function—especially in restaurants, high-traffic environments, and flexible-use spaces. Alongside this, nearly 20 years in teaching have shaped my passion for sensory-sensitive design. I’m especially interested in creating environments that support different needs, reduce overwhelm, and feel intuitive to inhabit. Having begun traveling internationally at 18 and working across different cultures, I bring a global perspective and a grounded, responsive approach to every project. I design spaces that are thoughtful, functional, and deeply human.

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I’m an interior designer driven by real-world experience as much as formal training. After earning my Interior Design diploma in 2025, I bring together technical design skills with an unconventional background in hospitality and education.
I started working at 15 to fund my own education, and went on to build over 10 years of experience in hospitality. This has given me a deep, practical understanding of how spaces actually function—especially in restaurants, high-traffic environments, and flexible-use spaces.
Alongside this, nearly 20 years in teaching have shaped my passion for sensory-sensitive design. I’m especially interested in creating environments that support different needs, reduce overwhelm, and feel intuitive to inhabit.
Having begun traveling internationally at 18 and working across different cultures, I bring a global perspective and a grounded, responsive approach to every project. I design spaces that are thoughtful, functional, and deeply human.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Administrative Assistant at American Income Tax GmbH
February 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Professional client advisory and support for over 1,000 clients; precise data management and timely coordination of complex processes; efficient organization of administrative workflows and internal optimization.
Leitung Programm für Kinder mit Förderbedarf & Englisch Programm Koordinatorin at Susanna's International Kindergarten
October 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021
Lead for programs for children with special needs and English program; conducted needs analysis, advised on designing functional environments; collaborated across disciplines and developed targeted support plans; promoted independence, structure and quality of use.
Leitung Programm für Kinder mit Förderbedarf & Englisch Programm Koordinatorin at Susanna's International Kindergarten
January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2019
Creative design of learning and communal spaces; consulted with parents and stakeholders and built long-term partnerships; project planning, budget coordination and quality development.

Education

Diplom in Interior Design at Schweizerische Textilfachschule
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Humanities at University of California San Diego
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Associates of Arts in Philosophy & Humanities at Sierra College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other
    paper Concept Development: 350m² Hospitality Space

    Developed a comprehensive design concept for a 350m² restaurant as part of my interior design diploma. The project included full spatial planning, atmospheric renderings, and a detailed lighting concept focused on enhancing flow and guest experience.
    I produced curated furniture and material selections, alongside cost estimates and a structured project timeline to reflect real-world feasibility. The design prioritised flexibility, efficient circulation, and layered lighting to support different service moods throughout the day.

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