Mara Lin — Design Director
Leads hospitality and residential projects, with a focus on lighting narratives and guest experience. Formerly at a global hospitality firm.
Our story
Viewnest Atelier began with a simple idea: interior design deserves editorial-quality education—bold in structure, practical in execution, and honest about the work it takes to shape spaces that care for people.
Founded by studio leads who split their time between client projects and teaching, we built a curriculum that mirrors a modern interior practice: discovery, narrative, materials, lighting, systems, documentation, and client communication.
Mission
Equip aspiring and practicing designers with the skills and judgment to create interiors that are functional, humane, and economically sound—without gimmicks or false urgency.
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Studio rigor
Assignments and critiques mirror real studio workflows and client expectations.
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Technical clarity
Lighting calculations, CAD standards, and documentation that de-risk delivery.
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Responsible design
Materials, accessibility, and wellness baked into decision-making.
Team
Jasper Cole — Technical Lead
Codes, standards, and coordination. Teaches AutoCAD discipline and how to communicate intent across trades.
Rae Nguyen — Materials Specialist
Sustainable finishes and assemblies. Helps students build resilient, maintainable specs without greenwashing.
Timeline
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2019 — Early workshops
Weekend intensives testing our editorial approach with small cohorts.
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2021 — Full catalog launch
Added technical tracks and a mentor network from active studios.
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2024 — Cohort experiences
Peer critique, office hours, and portfolio reviews expanded globally.