Carlson Matveeva Iryna

About

Carlson Matveeva Iryna is a professional in interior design and art, active mainly in the United States of America, with a solid academic background and a career built between commercial, residential, and hospitality projects. In 2016, she obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design from George Washington University, and her thesis project, dedicated to airport waiting areas designed for families, was awarded the Jurors’ Choice Award. In her work, Iryna has distinguished herself through an approach that combines functionality, user experience, and attention to aesthetic details. Professionally, Iryna has worked on large and complex projects, particularly in the hospitality and commercial spaces sector. In 2015, she joined the SmithGroup JJR team in Washington, DC, where she contributed to the large-scale MGM National Harbor Theater project. Subsequently, she became part of Estenos Design, where, since 2017, she has worked on numerous hospitality, commercial, and restaurant projects, consolidating her experience in coordinating design solutions for spaces with diverse requirements. Furthermore, her previous experience in project management and intercultural communication, including collaborations with the Gates Foundation in Ukraine and Moldova and with the Peace Corps, has provided her with a strong foundation for working with international teams and multicultural contexts. Born in Moldova, Iryna is fluent in Russian and Ukrainian, qualities that have helped her navigate diverse professional environments with ease and work with people from different backgrounds. Her public biography also includes experiences from the Eastern European region, which have shaped her cultural sensitivity and interest in people-centered projects. Through her education, her work in the United States, and her experience in art and interior design, Iryna Carlson Matveeva represents a complex professional profile, at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and intercultural dialogue.