Hello! I'm Alyssa K. Harris, an interior designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Suffolk University and over seven years of experience in spatial visualization and 3D rendering. I combine technical design skills with a holistic, human-centered approach that emphasizes wellness, sustainability, and biophilic design. I specialize in developing concepts from ideation through visualization, with a strong emphasis on material selection, environmental responsibility, and culturally informed design practices. I create immersive 3D renderings and VR walkthroughs to communicate design intent and help clients envision spaces before they are built. My work isn’t just design, it is also a form of mental healthcare and stewardship of the land.

Alyssa Harris

Hello! I'm Alyssa K. Harris, an interior designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Suffolk University and over seven years of experience in spatial visualization and 3D rendering. I combine technical design skills with a holistic, human-centered approach that emphasizes wellness, sustainability, and biophilic design. I specialize in developing concepts from ideation through visualization, with a strong emphasis on material selection, environmental responsibility, and culturally informed design practices. I create immersive 3D renderings and VR walkthroughs to communicate design intent and help clients envision spaces before they are built. My work isn’t just design, it is also a form of mental healthcare and stewardship of the land.

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Hello! I’m Alyssa K. Harris, an interior designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Suffolk University and over seven years of experience in spatial visualization and 3D rendering. I combine technical design skills with a holistic, human-centered approach that emphasizes wellness, sustainability, and biophilic design.
I specialize in developing concepts from ideation through visualization, with a strong emphasis on material selection, environmental responsibility, and culturally informed design practices. I create immersive 3D renderings and VR walkthroughs to communicate design intent and help clients envision spaces before they are built. My work isn’t just design, it is also a form of mental healthcare and stewardship of the land.

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Experience Level

Expert

Work Experience

Interior Designer at Design -A.H.
January 1, 2019 - Present
Design and execute residential projects focused on wellness and functionality; develop floor plans, sections, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, furniture layouts, color palettes and material selections; develop 3D renderings and virtual reality (VR) walk-throughs using SketchUp, Enscape, and Revit to communicate design intent; integrate biophilic design principles, including natural materials, indoor planting, and daylight optimization; advise clients on sustainable material sourcing, low-impact finishes, and environmentally responsible design.
Indigenous Cultural Interpreter at Plimoth Patuxet Museums
January 1, 2017 - Present
Design, help build, and maintain traditional Wampanoag round wetu (wetus) using climateresponsive construction methods and materials; harvest and transform natural materials into structural and interior elements using sustainable, seasonally aligned practices; fabricate cedar structural frames and natural fiber bindings with bug- and rot-resistant properties; construct roofing systems with cattail reeds that naturally cool interiors by up to 10°F; handcraft woven mats for insulation use on internal walls; translate cultural practices into spatial design through patterns, material and ornamentation; orally present history, culture, and lifeways of Wampanoag people to several hundred visitors daily.
Interior Design Intern at The Ballinger Company
January 1, 2024 - Present
Supported multidisciplinary design teams on large-scale architectural and interior projects; produced design drawings, plans, and presentation materials using AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam; assisted in organizing construction documents and work sets for project coordination; contributed to design development phases, including material research and spatial planning; improved digital accessibility of design content by enhancing website graphics with descriptive text.
Interior Designer at "Design -A.H." Independent Practice
January 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance interior designer delivering wellness-focused residential projects. Responsibilities include creating floor plans, sections, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, furniture layouts, color palettes, and material selections; developing 3D renderings and VR walkthroughs using SketchUp, Enscape, and Revit; integrating biophilic design concepts and daylight optimization; advising clients on sustainable materials and low-impact finishes.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design at Suffolk University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design at Suffolk University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2024

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Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction