Stella May is a spirited designer and creative visionary with a passion for sparking joy through comforting wholesome design. She has an impeccable eye for color and texture, a knack for curating interior moods that inspire, and a fascination with creating everyday calm through design and decor.
A residential interior designer for Stella May Interiors & Design and an interior designer for Vida Design, PDX.
“Stella has a great design eye and the skills to back it up.”
What I love
beauty, details, wellness
I love creating beautiful things! Whether it’s the atmosphere of a room, graphics, or furniture pieces, I love it all. Solving problems beautifully, and paying close attention to the details of a space, the connections between materials, and the subtleties in furniture and decor, are essential to my design process. I love crafting an aesthetic that is designed specifically for the unique project, whatever it may be - a home, a retail shop, a restaurant - see more of my mood curations here.
How design effects us psychologically, socially, emotionally and physically is very fascinating to me. I aspire to create beautiful spaces that are comforting, inspiring, and that prioritize people and their values; creating homes that call their owners to let everything down and be at peace in their space.
Design that supports mental health is very important to me. I completed my year-long Thesis Interior Architecture project in June 2020 on a Healing Center for Trauma. I focused my design on creating trust and comfort for patients to support the healing process, reduce stress and anxiety through relaxing and mindful atmospheres, and support varying behavioral needs for patients and staff.
Awards, Publications, & Exhibitions
Interior Architect Spotlight, SAE Immersive, June 2020-current
“Student Spotlight,” SAE Interiors, Fall 2019
Hoek Chair exhibited at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, March 2019
Hoek Chair exhibited at the Maude Kerns Art Center “Made for Interiors,” May 2019
Fort Vancouver Multicultural Project exhibited at the Hayden Gallery, March 2017
Furniture Studio Article, Winter 2019
Hoek Chair designed and built by Stella May
Education
Professional degree in Interior Architecture, University of Oregon, June 2020. Architecture Minor, Music Minor, Cum Laude Honors. Graphic Designer for IIDA UO Student Group, May 2019-June 2020