about us
Darra has spent the last 6 1/2 years creating learning environments for the second largest school district in the country. Through her exposure to a variety of school cultures, teaching styles and evidence-based design, Darra is inspired by the positive impact furniture and equipment has on students and educators.
my story
From Art classrooms to Sports Medicine programs, Darra has experience working with devoted educators to realise transformative and connective spaces that allow all students to thrive. Her projects have been numerous, completing over 25 mid to large sized projects with budgets exceeding 5 million in the time she worked as a consultant for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
about us
Darra received her Masters of Interior Architecture from UCLA/Cal Poly Pomona and a Masters of Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern's Medill School. Pairing her analytical mind with her understanding of learning environments, Darra excels at creating educational spaces that inspire and illustrate how schools can exceed expectations when they strive for more than the status quo.
minds@work is a team of education-focused professionals with experience creating a variety of learning environments.
Our interior design work is informed not only by ergonomic and environmentally conscious factors, but also by the ultimate adjustability and flexibility of those spaces.
Whatever your need, we know that the furniture and equipment minds@work provides to your project must to be both durable and relevant for generations of students. We value the opportunity to make a positive impact on your school’s culture and environment.
services
Ready to get started? Contact us to schedule a consultation.
Let’s create together.
Consultation (25 - 30 minutes) $50
School Visit (90 minutes) $150
Library
Shenandoah Street Elementary School
“Thank you for everything you have done to help make this library beautiful. Everyone is in love with it and we greatly appreciate it.”
- Shenandoah Street Elementary Librarian