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Project Team
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Interior Planning & Design, Inc.TM does both commercial work and residential work. We work with each client to identify their needs and to develop the design concept for the project. We coordinate all aspects of the project, to ensure the client's desires are implemented.

Professional Affiliations and Accomplishments

Certified WBE, State of Illinois
Professional Member ASID
Professional Member IIDA
ASID Chapter Presidential Citation 1992, 1994, 1997
ASID Illinois Chapter Board of Directors 1993-1997 Officer 1995-1997
Who's Who In Interior Design, 1992-Present
Registered Interior Designer, State of Illinois since 1991
Passed N.C.I.D.Q. Exam, 1989
Halo/Metalux National Lighting Competition Winner, 1993


Joan Kaufman, ASID, IIDA

Project Director

Joan Kaufman founded the firm in 1990. The firm was incorporated in 1991. Joan has a B.S. in Interior Design from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a B.F.A. in Art History from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She has completed 8 hours of graduate Architecture studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Joan worked for several architecture firms since 1995 prior to founding IPD. She is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers. She is also a member of the International Interior Design Association and the National Association of Women Business Owners.

Formal Education

University of Illinois at Chicago
Eight hours of architectural construction; graduate architecture program.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science: Interior Design, with honors
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Art, with honors
Thirty hour concentration in business marketing.

Loyola University Rome Center, Rome Italy
Art and Architectural Studies


Kathy Patton

Architectural Consultant

Kathy is a licensed Architect in the State of Illinois and has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Kansas. She works with the project team to offer technical expertise. With a background in architecture, Kathy brings a wealth of knowledge to each project. She helps develop the designs and prepare construction documents so they can be built to the client's expectations and our high standards for quality in both craftsmanship and design.


Ciara Quirk

Designer & Vendor Relations

Ciara adds depth to the team with her design training as well as working with vendors to maintain an extensive resource library. She ensures customer satisfaction by working closely with vendors. She works with vendors regarding order placement, scheduling and tracking.


Donna Kane

Bookkeeper

Donna processes orders, invoices and payments. She works on budgets and all aspects related to costs on both the client side and vendor side.

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