Claire Varnedoe

Claire Varnedoe is a PartTime Lecturer (Adjunct Instructor) in the Department of Interior Architecture and Design at Florida State University, while concurrently working full-time as an Interior Design practitioner at Barnette Fronzcak Barlowe & Shuler Architects in Tallahassee, FL. She teaches undergraduate courses in Design Fundamentals II.

Education:

• Master of Fine Arts, Interior Design, Florida State University (2020)
• Bachelor of Science, Interior Design, Florida State University (2018)

Research Interests: Her work investigates disparities between public perceptions and professional realities of interior design, examining societal understanding versus practical applications of the field. This includes critical analysis of design education, industry practices, and public communication strategies.

Awards and Honors:

• Mary Jo Weale Fund of Excellence Scholarship (2020)
• Department Graduate Leadership Award (2019)
• Outstanding Studio Performance Award (2018)
• DJMT O’Brien Scholarship (2018)

Professional Affiliations: She maintains active memberships in the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Commercial Interior Design Association (IIDA), and Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC).