I'm Kayla Bonczkowski, an aspiring interior designer based in the Midwest. I recently completed my Bachelor of Science in Interior Design at Kansas State University and have gained hands-on experience through internships, campus roles, and community studio work. I thrive in collaborative studio settings, enjoy problem-solving with materials and finishes, and am passionate about creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces.

Kayla Bonczkowski

I'm Kayla Bonczkowski, an aspiring interior designer based in the Midwest. I recently completed my Bachelor of Science in Interior Design at Kansas State University and have gained hands-on experience through internships, campus roles, and community studio work. I thrive in collaborative studio settings, enjoy problem-solving with materials and finishes, and am passionate about creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces.

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I’m Kayla Bonczkowski, an aspiring interior designer based in the Midwest. I recently completed my Bachelor of Science in Interior Design at Kansas State University and have gained hands-on experience through internships, campus roles, and community studio work. I thrive in collaborative studio settings, enjoy problem-solving with materials and finishes, and am passionate about creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces.

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Work Experience

Aviation and Federal Intern at Burns & McDonnell
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Contributed to design projects by refining design documents.
Resource Room Assistant at IDFS Resource Room
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Organize and help students select materials and finishes for projects.
Manager
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2023
Management responsibilities for operations and customer service.
Dean's Student Advisory Council Member at Kansas State University
March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
IDFS Ambassador at Kansas State University
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Take prospective students on department tours.
Teaching Assistant at Kansas State University
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Assist professors with classroom instruction and assignments.
Intern - Multi-family Design at Prime Design
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted senior designers in creating visual assets for client projects.
Barista at Radina's Coffee House
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Greeted, assisted, and served customers with drink and pastry orders.
Co-President at IDESIGN (Kansas State University)
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Co-president of the Interior Design club; led activities.
ASID Student Member at Kansas State University
August 1, 2023 - Present
Resource Room Assistant at Kansas State University
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Organize and help students select materials and finishes for projects.
Studio Manager at Board and Brush Creative Studio
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2023
Management responsibilities for operations and customer service.
Member, Dean's Student Advisory Council at Kansas State University
March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Participate in advisory council activities for the interior design program.
Co-President, IDesign at Kansas State University
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Co-led Interior Design Studios and coordinated events and initiatives for the program.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design at Kansas State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Part-Time Student at Waubonsee Community College
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Study Abroad Coursework - ITALY at Kansas State University
May 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design at Kansas State University
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Coursework at Waubonsee Community College
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022

Qualifications

Top 2% Finalist, Steelcase NEXT Design Competition
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
IAID Outstanding Engagement Award
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
ASID Leadership in Interior Design
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
MADE in Manhattan Competition Semi-Finalist
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
ASID Student Portfolio Competition Semi-Finalist
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Jeanne A. Baldwin, FIDA and James G. Baldwin Scholarship in Interior Design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Spring 2024 Scholastic Honors
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
CIDA Re-accreditation Visit, 3rd Year Representative
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Janice M. Hamilton International Immersion Experience Award in Human Ecology
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Kravet Design Distinction Award
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026
ASID Student Member
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Retail