Kennedy Miller
DesignerWhere were you born?
Dallas, Texas.. Yeehaw!
Where is your favorite travel destination?
Dubrovnik, Croatia is my favorite city in Europe so far. I fell in love with the landscape, people and culture. Not to mention, I am a Game of Thrones nerd, so it was fun to explore ‘King’s Landing.’
What’s something you’d still love to learn?
A new language and the cultures of the world I haven’t experienced yet.
What are some of the Mancini projects you’re working on?
The main project I was hired for is the EV Hotel in Phoenix. This is a smart hotel which includes over 12 EV smart devices in each guest room.
Describe Mancini’s company culture in one word?
Innovative
What kind of projects do you want to work on (or technology you want to use) in the future?
I hope to work on projects with larger budgets which allows designers to have more freedom in the products and materials they are able to utilize.
What do you hope to see in the future in the world of architecture and design?
I hope to see more green spaces being integrated into planning and structures.
When did you know you wanted to be an architect/designer?
Ever since I was a child, I have enjoyed designing and constructing things. I found myself buying SIMS just to design houses in my spare time. This eventually evolved into my love for architecture.
What is something you collect?
I collect miniature buildings from the places I have traveled to, and combined, I have a mini skyline on my desk.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Never stop learning and growing as a person
What is your favorite hobby?
Going to concerts & taking polaroid’s of friends
Who inspires you the most in your field?
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Do you have any hidden talents?
I have a very green thumb, so I enjoy collecting and nurturing house plants.
Any other interesting fact about you?
I have played competitive soccer my entire life, including in NCAA Division 1.