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I’m Ari Shah Shahid, an architect and designer focused on design coordination, BIM workflows, and transformative spaces. I founded Creative House to build communities through craft, design events, and collaboration across disciplines. My work spans major studios like Gensler and Kraemer Design Group, teaching at University of Detroit Mercy, and international projects in Doha. I thrive on turning complex programs into elegant, affordable solutions and helping teams scale operations and creativity.…I’m Ari Shah Shahid, an architect and designer focused on design coordination, BIM workflows, and transformative spaces. I founded Creative House to build communities through craft, design events, and collaboration across disciplines. My work spans major studios like Gensler and Kraemer Design Group, teaching at University of Detroit Mercy, and international projects in Doha. I thrive on turning complex programs into elegant, affordable solutions and helping teams scale operations and creativity.

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I’m Ari Shah Shahid, an architect and designer focused on design coordination, BIM workflows, and transformative spaces. I founded Creative House to build communities through craft, design events, and collaboration across disciplines. My work spans major studios like Gensler and Kraemer Design Group, teaching at University of Detroit Mercy, and international projects in Doha. I thrive on turning complex programs into elegant, affordable solutions and helping teams scale operations and creativity.…I’m Ari Shah Shahid, an architect and designer focused on design coordination, BIM workflows, and transformative spaces. I founded Creative House to build communities through craft, design events, and collaboration across disciplines. My work spans major studios like Gensler and Kraemer Design Group, teaching at University of Detroit Mercy, and international projects in Doha. I thrive on turning complex programs into elegant, affordable solutions and helping teams scale operations and creativity.

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I’m Ari Shah Shahid, an architect and designer focused on design coordination, BIM workflows, and transformative spaces. I founded Creative House to build communities through craft, design events, and collaboration across disciplines.

My work spans major studios like Gensler and Kraemer Design Group, teaching at University of Detroit Mercy, and international projects in Doha. I thrive on turning complex programs into elegant, affordable solutions and helping teams scale operations and creativity.

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Work Experience

Design Coordinator at Kraemer Design Group

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Design coordination, BIM management, master standard development for efficient modelling and coordination in adaptive reuse, hospitality and residential projects. Notable projects include Hotel Park Avenue (Detroit) and Aristeo Office relocation, Fort Industry Square, and multi-parcel performances such as Corniche Park Towers and Fox Hills North District.

Junior Architect / Project Architect at Arab Engineering Bureau

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Facade coordination for Corniche Park Towers; SD and DD for major Doha projects; worked on Trailblazer-in-Residence scholarship? (contextual project work within the bureau).

Project Designer at GENSLER

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Project design planning, code study, design coordination, team management, BIM management and development of a technology workflow for efficient model coordination. Involved with National Theatre (Cadillac Square), Briarwood Multifamily Development, confidential projects in Scottsdale, Detroit Cadillac Square (Bedrock) and Motor City Casino Hotel guest room alterations.

Adjunct Professor – Visual Communications (Digital) at University of Detroit Mercy, SACD

January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Guided two groups of Visual Communications – Digital students in translating design concepts into print, portfolio, and screen-ready outputs.

Graduate Teaching Assistant / Studio Job Captain / Research Assistant at School of Architecture & Planning, UB

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Graduate teaching assistant, studio leadership, research assistance, and archives support.

Program Teacher at Center for Urban Studies, UB

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Future’s Academy program teacher, Neighborhood Planning Service-Learning participant guiding middle school students toward a Future Cities Design competition.

Visual Design Strategist / Brand Development Consultant at PROJECT WILD

January 1, 2025 - Present

Independent contracting to develop brand strategies and design systems; collaboration with Creative House and regional collaborators across North America and beyond.

Brand Designer / Community Programs at Creative House – Community

January 1, 2026 - Present

Brand design and management; operational and graphic design for community-building initiatives in Lincoln Park, MI.

Brand Strategy Designer at Refill Emporium

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Brand strategy and graphic design for a retail business in St. Clair Shores, MI.

Brand Marketing Designer at An Organic Oasis

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Brand marketing: email development strategy and design for an ecommerce business in Clearwater, FL.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Paige Bruno Design

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Design support: graphic design work for a Detroit-based freelance practice.

Visual Design Strategist / Brand Development Consultant at PROJECT WILD

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Independent contract work expanding brand design and marketing initiatives for multiple collaborators, including Paige Bruno Design, Creative House, Refill Emporium, and others.

Visual Design / Brand Strategy (Contract) at Detroit-based / Kraemer Design Group collaborations

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Collaborative design strategy and brand alignment across projects in hospitality and residential sectors.

Founder & Experience Designer at Creative House

January 1, 2026 - Present

Founded a community building program to curate craft parties, activate urban neighborhoods and provide a space to connect and network through making by hand. Responsibilities included Experience Design, Event prototyping, Management, Logistics, Visuals, Marketing, Facilitating, Client relations, and Collaborating with creatives and Photography.

Brand Designer / Design Lead - Creative House – Community at Creative House

January 1, 2025 - Present

Brand design and management: Operational and Graphic Design within the Community program.

Design Coordinator / BIM Manager at Kraemer Design Group

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022

Design coordination, team management, BIM management; developed a Master standard for efficient modelling and coordination in adaptive reuse, hospitality and residential projects.

Project Designer / BIM Coordinator at Gensler

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Project design planning, code study, design coordination, team management, BIM management and curated a technology workflow for efficient model coordination. Projects included National Theatre Detroit Cadillac Square and Briarwood Multifamily Development.

Program Teacher – Future’s Academy at Center for Urban Studies, UB

January 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016

Neighborhood Planning Service-Learning Program to guide middle school students towards a Future Cities Design competition.

Junior Architect / Project Coordinator at Arab Engineering Bureau

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016

Project Coordination, BIM management, Commercial Interior Design, Restaurant Design, Construction Administration for large-scale projects in Doha.