Talia Rivers

Backstory: Talia grew up in Chicago, sketching buildings on her math homework while her engineer parents tried to convince her to become “practical.” She found her sanctuary in the art studio after school, where form, texture, and light made sense in ways equations didn’t. Her defining moment came when she won a high school design competition to reimagine a public park. Seeing her concept realized in steel and wood gave her a sense of power and responsibility she never forgot. Talia became a multidisciplinary designer, working at the intersection of architecture, product design, and digital experiences. She has a sharp eye for composition and is notoriously hard on her own work. She’s meticulous, slightly perfectionistic, but deeply collaborative when she trusts the team. Her flaw is that she can get lost in the details and forget deadlines. Talia values beauty that serves purpose, not ego. She believes design should invite people in — not intimidate them.