A renowned cultural art center firmly rooted in the Black community on Chicago’s near South Side, Little Black Pearl is a collective space where design blends with art and culture in the North Kenwood-Oakland neighborhood. Monica Haslip, founder, executive director and lead designer, reveals a passion for human potential in her approach to projects that […]
“Shining a light on our city’s extraordinary design legacy, Tanner Woodford, founder and executive director of the Design Museum of Chicago moderated a panel of Design Impact Grant recipients including Laviyah Ayanna, Kathy Gregg, Maya Bird-Murphy, Emily Winter and Quilen Blackwell, in a program highlight of NeoCon 2022. Woodford posed the question: How do you […]
Two distinct voices are helping to bring attention to urban sustainability issues in Chicago. In December, Newcity Design published our review and conversation between visual artist, Amanda Williams and photographer/writer, Lee Bey. Read the article: Urban Optimism: A Conversation with Lee Bey and Amanda Williams
On 18 October, the life and times of the late architect Stanley Tigerman was celebrated in full force, co-hosted by the Art Institute of Chicago and Tigerman’s wife and business partner Margaret McCurry and family. Within the Rubloff Auditorium, members of the architecture and design community, Jewish clergy, friends, and family honored Tigerman’s life; beautiful […]
Chicago is at the historic crossroads of new leadership. Chicagoans are acutely aware that our mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot will be closely watched by the world. It’s inevitable, as she steps into a position in a major metropolis steeped in tradition.Our city is sometimes scathed, often envied, and yet profoundly admired for our change-up agility and […]
Yetta Starr, has been recognized with the Chicagoans for Cincy! 2017 Distinguished Service to UC Award. The Distinguished Service to UC Award is presented to a dedicated Chicago-area alumnus/alumna who has faithfully rendered outstanding service to the University of Cincinnati. This award is meant to recognize outstanding volunteer contributions by UC Chicago alumni and demonstrate […]
Starr Design is pleased to announce that founder and president, Yetta Starr, has attained the designation of LEED Green Associate. LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is transforming the way we think about how our buildings and communities are designed, constructed, maintained and operated across the globe. Comprehensive and flexible, LEED is a green […]
We are very pleased to report that we will be leading off a commercial section of global projects in a Special Edition publication. In early June, Starr Design will be featured in Design Bureau’s inaugural book devoted to diverse and exemplary interior design projects. To continue their mission to deliver an “honest and inspirational global […]
I’m pleased to share the news that we have been featured as a growing business in the Women’s Business Development Center’s (WBDC) “Already A Business” website news. “Starr Design’s success has come from building relationships with its clients and providing a quality service to ensure referrals. One of the great things about working for large […]
At the Urban Encounters trade show in Edmonton, Alberta Canada, Chicago-based design firm, Starr Design Associates, Inc. received a distinguished BRONZE STANDING AWARD in the retail showroom category for their experiential interior design of Consolidated Gypsum’s Edmonton South Showroom. The award was presented by Interior Designers of Alberta (IDA) on 5 October 2011.