“I am not a decorator,” she said emphatically. “The only place I decorate is my own house.”
She does not think of herself as an architect, either. An authority in the field, however, said that Florence Knoll: was surely the most successful woman architect anywhere. What seems to distinguish her, above all, is something, that probably has nothing to do with her training, architectural or otherwise. It is her unerring taste. Whenever her name comes up in design or architectural fields there is almost sure to be reference to this legendary attribute.”
— As written in The New York Times 1964 article “Woman Who Led an Office Revolution Rules an Empire of Modern Design; Florence Knoll Gave Business 'Living' a New Look”
The Idea
I have enamel pins that show off my love for my bike (a Schwinn Sprint,) my Buick (a ’97 Le Sabre,) and my city (Pittsburgh, duh.) I’ve even dedicated a second denim jacket solely to a growing collection of pizza-themed patches.
However, I have never had a single accessory that has reflected the pride and passion that I have for my career as an interior designer. The only interior design-themed clothing that I've ever seen is a random t-shirt that says "Interior Designer - because Badass Miracle Worker is not an official job title."
While the quote holds some truth, my disinterest in most graphic t-shirts, unless they have to do with a Pittsburgh sports team, lead me to create something with a few less words and is much more versatile.
About Jane
Jane Hallinan is an interior designer at Perkins Eastman, where she has most recently focused on workplace assignments — designing spaces that improve collaboration and flexibility, support new ways of working, and embrace sustainability. Her holistic approach to design ensures that all aspects of an interior environment, from materiality to furnishings, embody the character and essence of the client’s brand and mission while achieving robust human health, environmental health, and embodied carbon goals.
Jane is a strong voice across the firm for material health and sustainability. She has influenced the creation of initiatives that educate and empower colleagues to prioritize responsible product specification. These goals support Perkins Eastman’s participation the American Institute of Architect’s Material Pledge, complement the AIA 2030 Commitment to drastically reduce carbon emissions, and promote the recommendations provided in a letter sent to the Biden Administration urging federal standards and regulations for the U.S. building industry.
In 2020, Jane completed the Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building Certificate from the Parsons New School. Jane is known for her advocacy within the industry and has spoken to material health on panels through the Green Building Alliance and on Interior Design Magazine’s DesignTV.
She was recently named the 2022 HiP at NeoCon Rising Star for Sustainability, as presented by Interior Design Magazine.