Wellness-Inspired Interior Designer turns to Personal Artistry as a way of belonging.

Hola! I’m Monica, Founder of Evolving By Design, a Creative Development Studio. I'm an Artist, Author, Certified Interior Designer, and Community Leader dedicated to creating inclusive, person-centered experiences that support human growth and dignity.

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Art has been proven to be a naturally accessible method for healing and personal development. Here, we foster serious personal growth through creativity and play, regardless of whether you consider yourself an artist or not.

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With over a decade of leadership across design, entrepreneurship, disability advocacy, and workforce development, I bridge creativity and compassion to build environments—both physical and personal—that empower people to thrive. 

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My work reflects a lifelong commitment to equity, inclusion, and transformational leadership—using art, design, and education as tools for meaningful change.

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I prefer to experience our world through artistic human connection, and it’s a big part of what fills my cup of joy, along with gardening, baking, camping, chips & salsa.

 

Our social-emotional art studio is currently offering guidance through private art sessions and group sessions that build community.

 

I've had the privilege to share how Art + Design impacts the well-being of our daily routine as a national conference speaker with the following topics:

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• Multisensory Methods to Help Children Explore Inner Strength

• How Space Impacts your Health: the Science behind Design

• The Importance of Environment as A Reflection of Who You Are

• How the Built Environment Influences Your Mood and Behavior 

 

Creativity for a Better Human Experience, 

Monica

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